Lycee Rochambeau French International School

When Principal Hedlund led the school, we were having a more positive experience. There was accountability within the staff and parents. Communication was clear and much better. Since Principal Russell has stepped in, that has all gone down hill. There’s been several safety concerns that goes unaddressed or parents aren’t aware until AFTER it’s happened. The teachers are poor communicators (especially in the 4th grade), no accountability and often show favoritism. As a parent I could not be more disappointed in the negative turn Shepherd has taken.

so i was a student at lafayette a year ago so yes its a good school i learned alot and this is a prety desent school espeshaly in math because curently a 6th grader and i got into 7th grade math and if you want to sign your kid up for a after school program do ccpc not cls because i hated it so much because honesly the people they hire are just like teenagers but usualy only for the older kids only but they get the older nicer people for the yonger kids and if you have to you can sign them up but if theres an opening for ccpc you should put them in there. but apart from that yes its a good school they have good staff nice teachers and yes they have a good writing syestem i just have always been bad at spelling and anything to do with ela. but the thing that was the worst about math was i ready its super anoying and it takes a super long time to do 1 lesson. but over all i think this is a good school and your kid will like this school.

Just an incredible school with great resources and communication! We have been here for 2 years and love it. As many have stated, the principle Ms. Lowndes is amazing. The teachers here care so much about the development of the children in all areas. They are very responsive and seem to know every kid like the back of their hand. Very high paced and intensive curriculum especially in reading/writing/math. Our child absolutely looks forward to going to school everyday.

Bad management coupled with very weak staff.

I have one son at Lowell and another who has graduated. Both have loved their school experience. Lowell is their family and their home. They feel free to come as they are and learn deeply. Neither of them has experienced undue stress over school, although they have been challenged. They are comfortable to try new things, including any sport they want, playing instruments, taking part in plays, running for student government, giving speeches, and being away from home for Lowell’s fantastic capstone trips. We have found the Lowell community friendly and welcoming, from the teachers and staff to the parents to the students themselves.

We absolutely love Oneness! We have been Oneness parents for 7 years now. Our son attended Oneness from 3rd grade to 8th grade, and our daughter joined since kindergarten (currently at 6th grade). For our kids, it has been a transformational experience. They grew academically as well as socially, developing cognitive and non-cognitive skills simultaneously. They learned math, sciences, foreign languages but also how to organize their days, how to advocate for themselves, how to speak in public and no less importantly, how to be courageous and conscientious citizens of the world. The teachers and whole staff are welcoming, friendly but also knowledgeable. Coming from a different country and culture, Oneness has been more than a good school, it is really a second home.