Transportation

Bus Route Information

Students are expected to conduct themselves properly while riding a school bus. The bus driver has the same authority as a teacher in a classroom. Students referred to the office for discipline violations that occur on a bus are subject to losing the privilege of bus transportation in addition to appropriate disciplinary actions. Students riding a school bus that arrives after 8:35 am due to traffic or mechanical failure will be admitted to class without penalty. For further information, contact the Transportation Department at 470-237-0368 or visit the webpage to view bus routes.

Students may not ride a bus or disembark a bus at a bus stop other than that assigned for their residence without submitting a written request from their parent/guardian to the principal or designee for approval. All bus notes must be brought to the attendance office by 8:35 AM. All notes must be verified and approved by an administrator. The note should contain the student’s name, bus number, parent's signature, and parent’s phone number(s) for verification. The note should be picked up from the attendance officer at the end of the school day and given to the bus driver upon loading the bus in the afternoon.

Please be reminded that students should be at the bus stop at least five (5) minutes before the scheduled bus arrival time. The PM stop time may vary slightly depending on the actual bus dismissal from the school. Thank you for your patience during the first weeks of school, when buses may be late to stops due to heavier traffic and delays with loading and unloading students.

Students are reminded that their conduct on buses and in the school parking lot should show respect for others in their conduct and actions. In the event that there is an issue, students should notify the bus driver and an administrator as soon as possible. 

Parking Regulations

Student parking is a privilege at Decatur High School. Students are expected to follow all laws related to vehicle operation while on the school campus. Students may be allowed to park on campus as space allows. Students parking on campus are required to purchase a current parking decal that will allow a student's vehicle to be identified. Seniors will have first priority for parking, followed by juniors if space is available. Students parking in the school parking lot(s) park at their own risk, as the school, school board, or city authorities do not assume any responsibility for loss, damage, or liability that may be incurred in the student parking area. Parking on campus without a permit will subject a student to a loss of parking privileges, as will parking in any faculty/staff, reserved, or undesignated parking space in the upper or lower lots, or along the alley between the lots.  We will communicate a process for parking in the summer and continue communication over the first several weeks of school. Students should refer to the parking information provided 

Parking Contact

Sabrina Benson (sabrina.benson@csdecatur.net)

Students must not park on campus until they have submitted a parking application and have been given a hang tag for the current school year.  For safety and security, we have to document students parking on campus, and we appreciate your patience as we process parking applications during the first few days of school.  If you are a junior or senior who needs to leave campus for academic reasons during the school day during the first few days of school, please reach out to:

Work-Based Learning Students

Ms. Danielle Jones (djones@csdecatur.net)

Dual Enrollment/Education Internship Students

Ms. Beth Lewis (elewis@csdecatur.net)