Campuses & Directions - Rochambeau, The French International School

Campuses and Directions

Preschool and Elementary Campus
Middle and High School Campus

Preschool and Elementary Campus

MAPLEWOOD CAMPUS - AGE 2 THROUGH 5TH GRADE

Opening Fall 2022, our Maplewood campus will unite our preschool and elementary school students on 11.2 acres.

The Preschool or "Maternelle" welcomes 200 children starting as early as age 2 with 12 students in the 2-year old class to a maximum of 20 students in the other levels.

The Elementary school will welcome a maximum of 500 students with a maximum of 22 students per class.

This campus also houses the administrative staff who support the campuses.

Address: 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20817

Campus Hours: 7:00am - 6:30 pm

School hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Morning daycare hours: 7am - 8:25am

After school hours: 3:45am - 5:30pm

Extended after school hours: 5:45pm - 6:30pm

Visitor hours*: 8:30am - 3:00pm

Maternelle contact: 301.767.1683

Elementary contact: 301.907.3265

Access to the campus: all students ages 5+ must take the bus or shuttle to the campus. Parents with children under the age of 5 or have registered for the morning or extended after school program can drive into the campus.

*Visitors can access the campus during visitor hours

Information on access to campus

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Middle and High School Campus

FOREST ROAD CAMPUS - 6TH GRADE THROUGH 12TH GRADE

The Forest Road campus warmly welcomes approximately 20 students per class from 6th grade to 12th grade.

A photo of the Rochambeau sign and landscaping in front of the Forest Road Secondary School campus.

Address : 9600 Forest Road, Bethesda MD 20814

Campus Hours: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm

Drop-off: starting at 8:00am

Classes begin: 8:30am

Classes conclude: 3:20 pm*
*Extended afternoon classes for some students in 8th - 12th grades until 5:30 pm. Schedule varies by student class options.

Pick-up: 3:20 - 3:45 pm (or 5:30 pm for students with extended afternoon classes)

Contact: 301.530.8260

Detailed Forest Rd Campus Traffic and Transportation Information

Detailed Forest Rd Campus Traffic and Transportation Information

ALL drivers must adhere to these regulations for dropping off or picking up children:

Be certain to conduct all drop-off and pick-up activities within the school gates within the Access Road parking lot or kiss-and-ride lanes. It is not permissible to drop off or pick up passengers on the adjacent streets (Beech Ave, Montgomery Drive, Forest Road, etc.) or other nearby schools (St. Jane de Chantal, BCDS, etc.).

To enter the Access Road area, all vehicles must enter only from Montgomery Drive and exit only onto Forest Road. (See the map below for route instructions) Drivers must be attentive to the one-way route in the Access Road parking area.

There is no exit onto Montgomery Drive from Access Road.

Drivers should use through streets and may not cut through the nearby Maplewood Park townhouse community in order to access the campus.

If there is a cue of vehicles on Montgomery Drive waiting to enter the Access Road lot, vehicles must not drive around stopped cars only to enter the parking area of the lot. All waiting vehicles must remain in line, on the right side of the street.

Out of respect for our neighbors, please do not block the driveways of nearby homes or cause damage to grass or landscaping by walking or driving on private property.

Please display your family's vehicle tag by hanging it on your rearview mirror. This is for your safety in order that we may clearly identify the vehicles for our community.

>> Vehicle tag order

Only Rochambeau School Buses and staff members may use the drop-off lanes and parking area from the Forest Road entry point.

Transportation Info

An illustrated map of the Forest Rd Campus

For students arriving by bicycle

We remind you that it is required by Maryland law for students to wear proper-fitting helmets. Cyclists must also follow the same traffic rules and regulations as motor vehicles, including following directions upon entering the Access Road parking area. Additionally, we require that cyclists dismount as they enter the Access Road area. This is to prevent collisions between cyclists and vehicles or pedestrians in this busy area.

These rules apply at all times and on all days, and not merely on weekdays during the "rush hour" times around 8:30 am, 3:30 pm or 5:30 pm. These procedures are designed to provide for a safe environment for our students and are also part of our Transport Management Agreement with our local neighborhood community.

Campus Security

It is the intent of Rochambeau, the French International School to provide a safe environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. The safety and security of Rochambeau’s physical space and assets is a shared responsibility of all members of Rochambeau community. It is the policy of Rochambeau that access to the School’s facilities is controlled in order to prevent and/or limit potential loss.
Our campuses are totally fenced in and have restricted access for visitors.

For more information or if you have other question regarding the security, please contact us at security@rochambeau.org.

What if I have an appointment with a teacher?

Are there any special procedures for exit?

My child has afterschool activities that conclude after 5:30. Where do I meet my child?

Maplewood campus: Only students enrolled in extended daycare (5:45pm) may be picked up by car. All other students must take school transportation service. Pedestrian access is available.

Forest road Campus: parents should use the parking lot on Access Road, with entry to that parking lot available from Montgomery Drive. Students will then exit the campus using the pedestrian gates that lead to that parking lot.

In case of special events in the evenings or on weekends, how will I access the school?

Student Buses

For children riding the school bus, the day begins and ends with their experience on the bus!

Our buses provide service in the regions around our campus in the morning and two afternoon runs (3:30pm and 5:30pm) of Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC. We also provide a "park & bus" service from 3 pick-up points on bus routes in proximity to our Maplewood campus, and an intercampus shuttle*.

Our buses provide transportation to students going and coming from school including field trips. Designing and implementing optimal bus routes, coordinating shuttle buses between campuses and meeting numerous field trip requests for transportation is a complex task. We always strive to optimize our service to accommodate students.

* certain restrictions apply

Transportation information

TRansportation Fees

Yellow school buses load and unload students in front of a school.

Contact:

Department of Transportation
rochambus@rochambeau.org
Tel: 301-530-8260 EXT: 241 & 264

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