Getting to School
Bus Routes
We provide bus transportation for:
- Non-transfer elementary students living 1.5 miles or more from their school; and
- Non-transfer middle school or high school students living 2 miles or more from their school.
Buses may arrive up to 15 minutes after the scheduled stop time. Students should remain at the stop up to 15 minutes after the scheduled stop time. If students wait longer than 15 minutes, call 918-833-8100.
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TPSRides
Tulsa Public Schools high school students can ride Tulsa Transit free of charge Monday-Friday when school is in session.
Visit our TPSRIDES page to plan your commute or use the MTTA Trip Planner.
Contact tpsrides@tulsaschools.org for additional information.
Safestop
SAFESTOP
LIGHTEN YOUR DAILY LOAD
Parents have enough to worry about. SafeStop puts key information at the fingertips of Tulsa Public Schools parents and families, so you won’t spend time or energy wondering, “Where’s the bus?”
TRUST THAT YOUR INFORMATION IS SECURE
Security is priority one, especially where student information is concerned. All parent information is password protected within the app to prevent unauthorized people from accessing any student bus information.
KEY FEATURES
- View a real-time, map-based bus locator
- Guarantee parent and student information privacy
- Create custom zones for each stop and school
- Receive email alerts and push notifications
- Available on smartphones and tablets
SET UP SAFESTOP
- Download the SafeStop app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Enter the school access code. (5C001)
- Enter your child’s unique Student ID.
- Select the bus or route name based on school communications preference you wish to track.
- Create alert zones around drop-off and pick-up points.
You’re all set! You will be able to track the movement of the bus during active route times and receive notifications when the bus enters your custom alert zone(s).
If you have any questions or need assistance, call our customer service center at (918)833-8100.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up / Parking Procedures
When dropping students off or picking students up, cars should enter the main parking lot from 11th Street and drop off at the main entrance doors following the two designated lanes. Cars should exit the west side onto S 120th E Ave.
Early Release
- Parents who check out a student must check in with the main office to sign an early release document and provide valid photo identification.
- Only a parent or legal guardian may designate another adult (over the age of 18) to pick up a student early from school. Such authorization must be presented in writing and entered into the District’s emergency contact database. Persons authorized by the parent or legal guardian for early pickup must be able to produce a valid, unexpired, photo identification card.
- If it is necessary to leave school for any reason, a permit must be obtained, signed by the parent, doctor and/or dentist and returned when the student returns to school. Students arriving late to school must check in at the front attendance desk.
- Parents, please do not request early dismissals for your child after 3:05 p.m. If your child has a scheduled appointment (doctors, dentist, orthodontist, etc.) please show documentation for the release. Thank you for your help with the education of your child.
Parking/Driving
Visitor Parking
Enter the parking lot on the west side of the building from 11th Street and park in the large parking lot. The east parking area off 11th Street is designated for staff only.
Student parking/Driving
PARKING/DRIVING
- All motor vehicles driven to school by students must be properly registered. Current, valid permits must be hung on rear-view mirror and clearly visible.
- All students are to obey the 5 MPH campus speed limit and Oklahoma traffic laws when operating a motor vehicle on campus.
- Vehicles are to be operated in a safe and responsible manner at all times.
- In an effort to secure student vehicles, students are not permitted in the parking lots during class periods or between classes. Students who go to the parking lot without an authorized pass will be subject to disciplinary action.
- Any student involved in an accident or who has had his/her vehicle tampered with or vandalized should file a report with the Administration and campus police.
- ALL vehicles on school property are subject to search by school officials.
- Students issued a general student parking permit must park in the stadium parking lot south of the stadium. Tulsa Tech students issued a Tech parking permit must park in the west parking lot along 11th street.
- All vehicles should be registered within the first five (5) days of school or within three (3) days of the student earning driving privileges, whichever is applicable. Vehicles that do not have the proper tags or are illegally parked are subject to being ticketed or towed at the owner’s expense. Under no circumstances will students be allowed to go to or sit in vehicles during the school day.
The principal’s decision to revoke parking privileges is final and nonappealable.
OPENING BELL | DISMISSAL BELL |
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8:30 a.m. | 3:35 p.m. |
Contact Us
East Central High School
12150 E. 11th St.
Tulsa, OK 74128
918-746-9700
Who do I call if my child has not returned home from school on time?
- First call the school
- If you do not get an answer, call transportation at 918-833-8100
- Note: buses may run 10 minutes after the posted stop time