Mount Vernon (M.V.) is a 6 A high school in Fairfax County. Considering the fact that Fairfax…read morecounty consists of the best schools in the state. But it also has its share of bad schools. Unfortunately Mount Vernon is one of them. In the halls of M.V. there is always inappropriate behavior. Whether it's fights, students throwing things, or bad/vulgar language being talked about loudly. As a student I can name multiple times each of those things happening and there are surely more that I am not aware of. The (boys) bathrooms are also horrible and very uncomfortable. There is always sketchy behavior in the bathroom. You can choose any bathroom IN THE ENTIRE SCHOOL and 9 times out of 10 they always reek of the smell of weed. Along with the bathrooms smelling really bad they are also just poorly cleaned. There are puddles of pee on the floor (sometimes poop) and for whatever reasons there is hardly ever toilet paper, soap dispensers, and paper towels. Students also decide that the bathroom is a good place to fight. If that isn't bad enough for you, if you go in the bathroom at the wrong time people take pictures of you while you're using the bathroom. The cafeteria isn't as bad as the hallway and bathrooms but it's not good. School lunch is okay. What is really bad about the cafeteria is that it is a very dirty place. There is food from the last day still on the table and the floors are the equivalent of 7-11 floors. Most students in the cafeteria are out of control and they throw food. The teachers were always very nice people but weren't the best at teaching. (There are some good ones) But they always seemed to give me a hard time when I asked for a simple favor. I felt lost in all of my classes and I am a pretty good student. If I can give this school lower then a 1 star I would

This school is great! The principle, Dr. Terrell is awesome since he supports not just the sports…read moreprogram but the arts. The school abolished the dress code recently, and the teachers are great.

Great experience overall and the teachers were amazing. We are so grateful for our time here.read more

We just moved to the area from NY. I was looking for prek for my daughter and saw this school on my…read moreevening walks. I called for a tour and was placed on hold for 30 min. Called again 3 times and was told that they were too busy to "deal with my request". Then lady thing up as in was talking. I am so glad I got to see their true colors before sending my child to this dump. Luckily, I found another school and we are very pleased with level of service and professionalism. Warning: stay away from this place and do your research.

It's such a good school!! I went to this one concert there and I saw all these super cool people!…read moreEspecially this one guy with a Jean jacket...

Pretty good school. Most teachers are great but some ruin it for everyone. The sports teams are…read morelike family and if you want to have a family and have fun you should play sports here! I have had mostly great experiences here and I've been here all of high school.

My daughter has been going for two years now. She started off in K5 and now is in the first grade…read more The teachers are top notch and really spend a lot of times with the kids. The classrooms are small, so I really like they extra attention she gets. Her K5 teacher was the BOMB!! I love her and she really has a passion for teaching kids. I do recommend this school to anyone!

This is definitely one of the best parishes you'll find in this part of Alexandria. The church is…read morebeautiful, and the music is well done and played beautifully. The priests here are amazing, they are down to earth and give great insight, and the BEST homilies. I've never heard a bad homily here. They don't play around with controversial issues, they know what the Catholic Church's teachings are and they tell it like it is.

This was my first time going to this church and I went to the 12:30pm mass as a family for…read moreMother's Day. I was disgusted and insulted by manner of the priest who spoke during the homily regarding very sensitive and hot issues that I left with my family before service ended because I refuse to support someone like this and did not want my son to think this was okay. He put blanket assumptions over transgender and birth control issues, but what was really insulting was the example he used about people who are struggling with gender identity. He had stated that statistics show they are suffering from deep psychological issues, but then decided to use an example of him wanting to be a pirate to describe the situation, describing it in a mockery way that some people were laughing. What a complete lack of compassion. The Catholic Church may have its belief on this issue, which you may agree or disagree with, but if someone who was struggling with this issue or had already turned and attended this mass hoping for guidance, this homily would have provided the opposite. No sense of welcomeness within this community.

Not a business a school went for a sport event from another school…read more Kids played basketball in their gym

This school is amazing and the staff and students are friendly! Easy to graduate and catch up!read more

Unique, warm, super-effective school. So glad we found Linder. Our child spend three happy years in…read morethe lower school and is now also thriving in the upper school. Thank you, Linder!

My son has been going here for more than 3 years. They say the average student progresses 1.5…read moreschool years every year but he was academically behind when he started so he's grown 2 grade levels per year in nearly all subjects. We can't say enough good things.

It's an incredible school and definitely the best one I've ever gone too I'm lucky to be here.read more

Our son is a rising senior at HGS and we couldn't be happier with the education he has received…read morethere. The teachers are truly exceptional and the Head of School does a fantastic job of leading the school in accomplishing its mission. Erick has always been a joy to work with and I've never met an educator so dedicated to supporting our son's success. (Our son just took a week-long "Maymester" course on game theory with him and LOVED it). If you're looking for a school where your child's talents will be nurtured, values will be shaped, independence will be fostered, and community-engaged citizenship will be encouraged, look no further - HGS is the best school around. At HGS, your child will get honest feedback on their work and will gain the confidence needed to be successful both in and out of the classroom beyond high school. (If you have an artistic child, don't be put off by the lack of art classes. Through internships, "Maymester" classes, and electives, our son has been able to develop a solid portfolio to use in applying for film schools next year). If you're considering HGS but aren't sure if it's the right fit for your child, tour the school and see what you think. Erick and Lizzy (Admissions) can connect you with parents who can talk to you about their experiences. Tell them you'd like to talk to the mom of the rising senior who's planning to go to film school - they'll know who you're talking about and will give you my contact info. Happy to talk with you about how fantastic HGS is! :) Kim