The Spanish School

I have two children in the Spanish School, and it is excellent. The administration is responsive, the curriculum is challenging, the teachers are committed. It is an absolutely amazing experience to watch your young children become bilingual AND learn the content that is expected of their grade level.
—Submitted by a parent

My child has attended SLLIS's French school for the last two school years and the first year was okay. Since moving downtown, The French School is terrible. The children don't have a cafeteria or an adequate playground. The teachers have no control over their classrooms therefore the students are roaming the halls. My child has been faking sick because a child is bullying her in her classroom, with the teacher there. Also, if you plan on having your child ride the bus, be prepared to walk a mile or drive them to the stops. Oh and it's a great possibility you child's stop may be on a busy boulevard, like Kingshighway. I am only giving one star because it won't allow my to give them none.
—Submitted by a parent

The curriculum is awesome on paper, the mission and vision I couldn't ask for more. However, the administration does not know how to pull it all together. They run out both faculty and families who try to bring in new ideas and improve the school, and they do not follow through on what they promise their families. It's a real shame. Though my child would like to return, he asks me why he wasn't taught many things until we switched schools (2 years at SLLIS). Until many areas are fixed, and the parents and staff's voice can be heard, I would not recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent

I'm seriously considering enrolling my son in KG for the 2012-2013 school year. I attended an open house last week and I was amazed to see 1st & 2nd graders speaking in spanish, french, etc.. fluently. & all the extra activities they offer was exciting! Violin, cheese club, book clubs, arts & crafts, soccer, basketball, etc... and they have a parent assembly board, there are alot of parents that are truly involved in the education of there children. AWESOME! The curriculum and the structure of each program seems to be very detailed and well thought out to provide the children with a superior education. I'm excited! Although I have concerns like most people. But I believe all my questions were answered, and I do plan to continue my research on Language immersion school...
—Submitted by a parent