Parent Information

The Detroit Public Schools Community District provides free public transportation for students at Essential Skills Transition Program @ Diann Banks to and from home and school in accordance with the student's individualized education plan.

 For bus concerns, use the contact information below:

Bus Terminal
313-945-8600

Students Daily Arrival Procedures

The students' arrival time at Essential Skills Transition Program @ Diann Banks is between 8:45 am to 9:00 am Monday through Friday.

Students Daily Dismissal Procedures

The students' dismissal time at Essential Skills Transition Program @ Diann Banks is at 4:10 pm Monday through Friday.

Students Half Day Dismissal Procedures

The students' half-day dismissal from Essential Skills Transition Program @ Diann Banks is at 12:15 pm. 

Students Early Dismissal Procedures

The students' early dismissal from Essential Skills Transition Program @ Diann Banks is at 2:10 pm.

Essential Skills Transition Program @ Diann Banks 
5020 Cadieux – Detroit, MI 48224 
Phone: 313-347-7280 ~ Fax: 313-922-5369 

Sarah Jardine, ESE Lead Administrator 
LeKisha Franklin-Shorter, Supervisor 
Charlene Byrd, Program Associate II 

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students, 

For the safety of your student(s), we kindly ask that you adhere to our school hours. Our school operates from 9:00 a.m. to 4:10 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Important Pickup Guidelines: 

• Timely Pickup: Please pick up your student within 15 minutes of the scheduled dismissal time.  

• Late Pickup: Any pickup occurring more than 15 minutes after dismissal will be considered late.  

• Authorized Pickup: Individuals designated by the parent/guardian, verified through a photo ID (including emergency contacts), are authorized to pick up students. 

If a student is not picked up within 15 minutes of dismissal, designated staff will supervise the student and will attempt to contact parents/guardians.  

If contact cannot be made within one hour, DPSCD Public Safety will be notified, and Adult Protective Services (APS) may be involved. Parents/guardians are encouraged to provide accurate emergency contact information and to adhere strictly to pick-up times. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 313-347-7280. 

Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our students safe. 

Educationally yours, 

Sarah Jardine, ESE Lead Administrator 

Mondays through Fridays, the academic day begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 4:10 PM

Instructional Bell Schedule

Clock Hours

Essential Skill Transition Program @ Diann Banks 

5020 Cadieux – Detroit, MI 48224 
Phone: 313-347-7280 ~ Fax: 313-922-5369 

Sarah Jardine~ ESE Lead Administrator, Cohort 3 
LeKisha Franklin-Shorter, Supervisor 
Charlene Byrd, Program Associate II 

At Essential Skills we do not require a uniform, but students must conform to this dress code: 

General Requirements 

• Students are responsible for keeping themselves and their clothes neat and clean. 
• Students may wear their hair in any style they choose. 
• Head coverings (including hoods and bandanas) may not be worn in the school building.   However, students may wear head coverings in the school building as an expression of sincerely held religious belief (e.g., hijab, yarmulke,  etc.) or cultural expression (e.g., a Gele) or to reasonably accommodate medical or disability-related issues (e.g., protective helmets). 

Students May Not Wear 

• Styles of clothes that endanger themselves or other students. 
• Bedtime attire such as pajamas, undershirts, or undergarments as outerwear. 
• Students’ clothing or tattoos may not display statements or pictures that are related to the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, or sex, or that promote hate and/or violence or signify gang affiliations. 
• Attire that may be considered weapons, including but not limited to chain belts or wallet chains. 
• Jewelry or similar artifacts that are obscene or may cause disruptions to the educational environment. 
• Hair rollers or hair curlers 
• Flip-flops, house slippers, steel-toe-shoes or boots, or any other type of footwear that could constitute a safety hazard. 

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact the school at 313-347-7280. 

Educationally yours, 

Dear Parents, Guardians, & Caregivers,

I am pleased to invite you to join our weekly Parent Engagement Meetings. These sessions will be held virtually every Thursday from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, starting September 18, 2025.

These meetings provide a valuable opportunity for you to share any concerns, schedule one-on-one meetings, and stay engaged with our school community. Your participation is greatly appreciated and essential to supporting our students' success.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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