Choice School Transportation FAQs

Magnet bus stops are provided for students at countywide magnet schools. These are different than neighborhood bus stops. Countywide magnet routes provide Charleston County students with the unique opportunity to attend any countywide magnet school of their choice. However, parents and students should consider the following factors when opting to utilize a countywide magnet bus route:

• Magnet routes are typically longer than traditional neighborhood bus routes; ride times may exceed 90 minutes in some areas.

• Magnet bus stops are centralized and typically within 5 miles from the student’s home, although in some areas distances may be greater.  

• Magnet bus stops are considered “parent-assisted” and not intended to be stops where students can walk to or be left unattended.

• Magnet bus stops are typically assigned to commercial shopping centers that allow sufficient space for buses to enter and exit safely. Bear in mind that magnet stops are occasionally relocated, as the land owners have the ultimate authority concerning the existence of magnet stops on private property. 

• All students should arrive at magnet bus stops 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.

• Bus drivers cannot wait at bus stops.

Countywide Magnet Schools Receiving Bus Transportation through CCSD:

The students who have accepted a seat for an Attendance Area Magnet school and reside in the attendance area for that school will be eligible for bus transportation through CCSD. 

• These are not traditional bus stops. Magnet bus stops are centralized and typically within 5 miles from the student’s home, although in some areas distances may be greater.  

• Magnet routes are typically longer than traditional neighborhood bus routes, with ride times that may exceed 90 minutes in some areas. 

• Magnet bus stops are considered “parent-assisted” and not intended to be stops where students can walk to or be left unattended. Magnet bus stops are typically assigned to commercial shopping centers that allow sufficient space for buses to enter and exit safely. Bear in mind that magnet stops are occasionally relocated, as the land owners have the ultimate authority concerning the existence of magnet stops on private property.

Bus Transportation for Magnet Schools by Attendance Area

Transportation provided as charter directs:

Allegro Charter School of Music:

Transportation is not provided for students attending Allegro Charter School.

Carolina Voyager Charter:

Transportation to and from Carolina Voyager is the responsibility of our parents.  We regret that we are not able to provide bus transportation.

East Cooper Montessori Charter:

Transportation is not provided for students attending East Cooper Montessori Charter School.

Greg Mathis Charter HS:

Transportation is provided for this school with Carta passes.

James Island Charter High School:

Per South Carolina Code of Laws and the James Island Charter High School By-Laws, James Island Charter High School is only required to transport students who are assigned to the James Island Attendance Area, which is James Island and Folly Beach. Transportation for students who reside outside of the James Island Attendance Area is the responsibility of the parents or guardians. However, as seating and funding are available, these students may have access to Magnet Bus Transportation based on a first-come, first-served basis, giving preference to students’ grade level. There is a fee for this service. Please see helpful information and complete the JICHS Choice Bus Application Form here.

Orange Grove Charter:

Bus transportation is available within the school's original enrollment zone. A map of the original enrollment zone and the current bus stops are listed on the school website at www.orange grove charter.com.