Covid-19 Updates
We aim to keep you informed of the plans we are developing and implementing at school. This page is your resource to find messages to the school community as well as useful resources and links. We continue to monitor this situation and will adjust the schedule as necessary.
2020-2021 School year
We have known for some time that the 2020-2021 school year was going to be unlike any other we have experienced. For months our leadership team and faculty have worked tirelessly, devoting their full attention and resources to be ready to deliver an exceptional education for each student under each of the three scenarios we presented in June so that we could be as prepared as possible for the 2020-2021 school year. As many of you know, we have worked through numerous iterations of these plans as we have received guidance from health officials and input from students, parents and staff.
While all children have different needs for in-person learning, the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff has to be our top priority. It is our responsibility to offer the safest possible environment to learn and work, while cognizant that we can’t guarantee a COVID free environment.
On September 8, the Rochambeau 2020-2021 school year began in our Full Time Distance Learning scenario for all students.
On October 5, we began a phased reopening of our school campuses as part of our Hybrid Program.
In Spring 2021, all students who wished to return for in-person learning were welcomed on campus with some students choosing to remain online in our Distance Learning program.
CRITERIA THAT INFORMED SCHOOL OPERATIONS DECISIONS
- Health Data: The local, state, national and international health metrics and report from COVID Data group.
- The Maryland State Department of Education guidelines confirming a hybrid reopening for schools would be permissible under the current health conditions.
- School Resources and Needs: A sufficient alignment of our school’s resources (classroom spaces, new health procedures, availability of teachers, technology innovations) and needs expressed by families, especially at the Primary grades.
- Montgomery County Recommendations: The guidance advising private schools to remain closed expired on October 1.
Rochambeau Messages
May 24, 2021: School Year Update from Executive Director
May 22, 2021: Community Update from Executive Director
May 11, 2021: New Bac Info from Ministry of Education
April 16, 2021: Community Update from Executive Director
March 25, 2021: Executive Director Message on New Health Guidelines
March 17, 2021: Executive Director Message on the Health Situation
February 2, 2021: Tuition Fees for the Next School Year
January 22, 2021: On Campus Instructions Resumes January 25
January 14, 2021: Health and Instructional Updates
December 15, 2020: Family Update and Survey Invitation
November 23, 2020: Board Decisions further to the changing health conditions
November 17, 2020: Impact of COVID-19 Surge of Cases Locally on our School Operations
November 9, 2020: Adjustments to the 2021 baccalauréat
October 31, 2020: Update on our Campus Reopening Plans
September 22, 2020: Phased Return-to-Campus Plan Approved
August 20, 2020: Back to School 2020-21 (Announcement)
August 6, 2020: 2020-21 Back-to-School
July 22, 2020: Back-to-School 2020-21 Info
July 10, 2020: Updates for 2020-2021 School Year from Executive Director
Hardship Financial Aid fund
Strengthening our community by supplementing the Financial Aid Fund for 2021-2022
We recognize that the current health crisis and economic condition is causing financial hardship for some of our families. We want to be there for you and support you so your children's education may continue without interruption. The Board of Trustees has therefore approved to continue the hardship fund for the 2021-22 school year. The application process for the Hardship Financial Aid is distinct from the regular Financial Aid process. (See process overview below.)
Key Points:.
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Requests must be submitted using our online form (not through FACTS)
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A staff committee will review all applications and maintain the confidentiality of information submitted
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Hardship Financial Aid decisions will be shared with parents before the first tuition payment deadline for 2021-2022
Application, Decisions, and Timeline:
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Deadline: 4 June 2021. Applications received after June 4 will be reviewed on a monthly basis for applications received by the 30th of each month starting June 30.
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November 2021 and January 2022: Review of Hardship Financial Aid awards (updated documentation will be required)
Supporting Documents Required with the Application Form:
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2020 Form 1040
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For wage earners (please submit documentation for all working parents in the household):
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2020 Form W2
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Most recent wage statement before decrease in income and recent wage statement(s) showing decrease in income
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Employer statement of decreased income, furlough or termination of employment
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Unemployment claim or acceptance letter
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For Self-employed (please submit documentation for all working parents in the household):
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Most recent quarterly tax filings, Form 1040ES, showing a decrease in income
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Any other supporting documentation related to decrease in income or additional expenses
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