Robert Goddard French Immersion

I have a kindergartener at RGFI. What I like: The discipline; consistent leadership; school pride by students, teachers and parents What I don't like: The drab facilities; the classes sizes: My daughter is expected to pay attentions AND compete with 21 others students for 1teacher's attention; the traditional teaching approach (the Montessori program would have been better for my daughter); could be more high-tech: needs a better website and should be communicating using more online social media.
--Submitted by a parent

I am in awe of the leadership at this school. Though overburdened and challenged on a daily basis the staff somehow continue to make this school one of the best in the state of Maryland. The kids love their environment and what's more, they excel too. My only disappointment is that the State has not done more to improve the school's facilities or extend the program beyond 8th grade.
--Submitted by a parent

This review focuses on the middle school - grades 6, 7 & 8. This is a good school in a mediocre county. While the middle school has a few weak spots (core courses need revamping), and classroom management and discipline need to be strengthened, the Robert Goddard French Immersion middle school grades successfully (again) made Annual Yearly Progress [AYP] for 2010-2011. It may be the ONLY middle school to have done so. Fundamentally good teachers, but the children need to work harder---they are becoming complacent believing that attending FI is in itself enough--and parents and teachers must work on fine tuning communication. The big worry is what happens after grade 8. There never was an automatic admission to Eleanor Roosevelt High School, and the criteria for Science & Technology has changed, so even fewer students are gaining admission. The middle school program should have an orientation for students and parents. It would be a huge help, beginning in grade six.
--Submitted by a parent

I truly love this school! Fight for the best teacher in your grade, and you will see your student(s) excel! We have a K5 and 1st grader here, I can only hope that they extend the program to 12th grade, because it is one the best kept Lottery secrets in Prince Georges County! Great job RGFI. Were proud to be here!
--Submitted by a parent

I have an 8th grader and a 3rd grader in the program. We can only hope it will be extended through 12.
--Submitted by a parent

RGFI is a great school. Not only does the school have strong leadership in Madame Nepay, but they also have excellent teachers that truly care about the success of their students.
--Submitted by a parent

Robert Goddard FI is great for all students who want to learn new languages (french , russian and spanish optional but you pay) , fun field trips and more. I say this because i am a student who goes and i say you shoul come here.
--Submitted by a student

I go to RGFI and it is one of the top 20 schools in in the state of Maryland. If you put your kids in this school they will love it! Robert Goddard is the best!
--Submitted by a student

I am a parent of two students at RGFI. I have been extremely pleased with the school. I was very concerned about the direction that the school was going last year but with the change in principal and the renewed dedication of the parents, teachers and students, I am again excited. The students continue to excel; meeting the demands of the teachers. RGFI is the best program in Prince Georges county.
--Submitted by a parent

I go to this school and it is awesome! You can either be on the Montessori or French Immersion! I'm on the French Immersion side and we speak French ALL day! Except for one periode of english class but every other class in french( Middle School ). In elementary school level you spend the day talking in french during your subjects and once you are in secound grade your becan taking the french calss as part of your day! You can start your children in kindergartin and it goes all the way up to 8th grade...I'm in sixth grade and have been speaking french for 7 years beggining in this program. I think that your kids would really enjoy this and once you get in Middle School you take up Russian! I hope this helped any non-convince parents about putting there children in either the French Immersion or Montessori is great!
--Submitted by a student