Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion represents the consolidation of Rock Hill Schools' three preexisting language immersion programs--Spanish at Ebinport and Richmond Drive Elementary Schools, and French at Rosewood Elementary School. The merging of these programs and associated resources at a central location allows the school district to provide a cohesive language immersion program that fosters bilingualism, biliteracy, and bicultural awareness from an early age.
The new facility was built alongside the existing Sullivan Middle School, which was partially renovated to house Cherry Park's fourth- and fifth-grade classroom wing. This location will allow for the easy transition of Cherry Park students to Sullivan Middle School, where their in-depth language studies can continue uninterrupted through the eighth grade.
The nature of the language immersion program and the logistics of merging three school communities called for a high level of stakeholder involvement and input throughout the early phases of this project. Key concepts were developed in a design charrette, and the result is a facility that clearly complements the school's educational program and mission.
Additionally, as Rock Hill Schools' first LEED-certified school, Cherry Park has set a new standard for the district's sustainability efforts.
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion
Category
Combined-Level School
Description
Project Location:
Rock Hill, SC
Architecture Firm
Moseley Architects
Richmond,Virginia
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Photography By:
Peter Brentlinger
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