Maryvale Elementary School

My daughter is in the French Immersion program and since I have another kid in regular school (different school) i see the huge difference. For kids who their parents speak french is a good school, but those who we don't; the kids can get behind and the school staff don't do much about it. They don't have assesment to see what is going on. Making an appointment with the principal is nightmare, it looks you have to talk to Mr. President first.
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My daughter is learning a lot at Maryvale Elementary School, the curriculum is very good and the teachers are very dedicated. The PTA is very involved.
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My daughter was in French immersion for two years many years ago and now our neighbor's son is attending the program with the same teacher. At the time Madame Lomis told us that the program was not good for my daughter because she was struggling with sorting out words. Six years later my neighbor is also being told that the program is not for them because of sotings words. I looked that the work he had and I saw the exact things that that my daughter was having difficulty in first grade. At the time we were told teachers make their curriculum. For a program with such good reputation this is very disappointing.
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This is two schools on one: a local school and a French Immersion magnet. The local portion serves a lot of at-risk kids. The French Immersion program is excellent, with teachers from around the French-speaking world.
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Maryvale Elementary School has a great French Program. It also conducts activities that are great for the community; they conduct a yearly event to raise funds for the school where they have silent auctions, rides, games, food and entertainment.

The school has some problems, but the French Immersion program is excellent. Mr. Sy is amazing teacher, my son loves him and everything about French and French culture. It is wonderful for students to be exposed to kids and teachers from all around the world. PTA is very active.
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My daughter is doing very well in the French Immersion program. We are amazed at how quickly she has learned to speak, read and write in French, and she really enjoys school. Her teachers have been great so far- very dedicated and creative. The art teacher at the school is very good too.
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My daughter graduated from GSMS last year. I think the staffs have done a great job preparing her for the next level. I admire the dedication of the teachers and wish the school the very best.
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Our daughter absolutely loves school and is excelling in the French Immersion Program. The PTA is active and involved parents make all the difference as we work with dedicated teachers
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This is a crisis school in MCPS. The administration and French program is in disarray.This school should be considered for closure.
--Submitted by a parent