Schools of Choice and Late Start Questions for the Rock Hill School Board

What is the impact on the "non" schools of choice? What are we doing about feeder schools with schools of choice? How are choice decisions made? Do we have a strategic plan for schools of choice?

The Administration  limits student movement to prevent a major change occurring at an "non" school of choice in a single year. So far, school choice has not had an impact. The York Preparatory Academy, a charter school, has had an impact on our  enrollment.

Currently, the proposed Oakdale to Saluda Trail  Middle School STEM program will be the only feeder system for choice.

The district’s School Choice Committee meets about once a quarter to discuss Rock Hill's choice options. Previous to this year, school choice was driven by the schools, now it is directed from the district level. Contact a school principal to see about being on the choice committee.

Why do we have late start days? What gets done on late start days? Can we show that late start days are helping? 
Late Start Days were requested by school principals to allow for teacher professional development time.  Because this is driven by principals, your child's principal will be the best person to explain what is being done and how this is helping improve the school.