The Rise Up Family Connection

August 21, 2026

Dear Sunset Park Families,

We are off to a wonderful start, and I am so proud of the energy, excitement, and learning taking place throughout The Park! Each new week brings another opportunity for our students to grow, build relationships, and Rise Up to new challenges.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for trusting us with your children each day. As we settle into our routines, please continue encouraging your child to come to school ready to learn, work hard, and show what it means to be a Sunset Park Trojan.

Together, we are building on our Same Solid Foundation while embracing all of the New Beginnings this school year has to offer. I’m excited about what’s ahead!

Rise Up, Trojans!

Empowering Learners,

Mrs. Blackwell
Principal
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies

ALL Transportation changes must be made via a handwritten note.

Parent/Student Handbook

Please Sign the Parent/Student Handbook Acknowledgment Form

New South Carolina Grading Law

South Carolina is the first state to outlaw "grade floors" in K-12 public schools. The law bans districts from setting mandatory minimum scores, requiring instead that grades strictly reflect actual student performance.

If Students Don't Do the Work, They Get a Zero

• If a student fails an assignment or leaves it incomplete, teachers are now required to issue an earned zero.

• Students cannot access credit recovery programs or receive course credit without fully completing all

required coursework.

• Benchmark and formative assessments may be used to monitor progress but cannot be included in final grade calculations.

The Foundation for Rock Hill Schools

Join Us for the Neon Rodeo!

Did you know that The Foundation for Rock Hill Schools helps support students and educators across our district? From providing weekend meals for students through Back the Pack 360, to funding innovative classroom projects, supporting educators, and creating opportunities that help students thrive, we're proud to partner with Rock Hill Schools to make a difference every day.

We'd love for you to join us for our signature event, The Neon Rodeo, on Friday, September 11! Enjoy an evening of food, music, dancing, auctions, and fun, all while helping invest in local students and teachers.

🎟️ The early bird discounts end this Sunday, August 9th! Get your tickets and learn more here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/theneonrodeo/

Together, we can make an even greater impact for Rock Hill Schools!

Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up Information

Our drop-off and dismissal is going well. Please remember to pull all the way down when dropping off or picking students up. Always have student enter and exit on the right side of the car. Students may not walk around the car to get in on the left side. Students MUST be inside the building at 7:45am or they will be marked tardy.

📣 Important Announcements 📣

Fun Run Sponsorship Letter- Please share with your friends and family. We are looking for sponsors to help purchase our Fun Run shirts for this year. FUN RUN SPONSORSHIP LETTER
Class Weekly News will go out on Friday afternoons by teachers.
Be on the lookout for special Family Lunch Days after Thanksgiving break. We want to use this time to get our procedures and structures in place since we are in the new building this year.
Students may bring a water bottle to school each day. Please DO NOT send soft drinks, energy drinks or coffee. Students should enjoy these at home. Thank you for your assistance with this.
No outside food items are allowed for students. Parents should send items for their student only in lunch boxes.
Classroom visits are limited to 45 minutes and must be arranged in advance with the classroom teacher and Mrs. Blackwell per district policy.
Car riders must enter and exit on the right side of the car.
All transportation changes need to be made with a hand written note.

Dress Code Reminders

📢 PARENTS: WE NEED YOUR HELP! 💻

Rock Hill Schools is committed to providing your child with the best learning experience possible. To do that, we provide top-tier technology for just a one-time annual fee of $20.

Take action today! Pay your fee and ensure your child stays connected to learning.

You can pay directly at your child’s school or online for only a $1 credit card fee: https://rockhillsc.csiepay.com/Views/Payment/Pay.aspx

Thank you for supporting your child’s education!

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