This is a state of the art planetarium projecting from four cameras in 8K; the same level and…read moretechnology that you would find at the planetarium inside Washington, DC's Air & Space Museum, only this one is housed inside the number one high school in the nation. Very impressive! Above the whole room is a large white dome. It starts out lit up like daytime but then the sun sets, the light fades, and the stars appear. The show, The Night Sky and our place in the Cosmos, was approximately 45 minutes. It was very informative, fun and impressive all wrapped in one. We went on a narrated journey through the cosmos with stars, constellations, nebulas, planets, solar systems, and galaxies. Our guide and narrator, Ms. Stewart (the astronomy teacher), did a fantastic job; she made it fun & you just wanted to her keep going so you could keep learning & soaking up as much as you could. The experience was super cool!

It sucks and will burn you out- im a rising senior and let me just say if I could go back, I…read morewould've gone to the Acadamies!!! I am a rising senior class of 25 and please don't come here if you don't like cs(computer science). There are ZERO opportunities if you aren't into cs. Just because our school has a lot of clubs does t mean they are funded correctly.... also if you do end up going against my advice pls don't take bc calculus- that's a terrible idea and it killed my gpa

Popped in here for a Flu Vaccine Clinic & was greeted at the door by some friendly FCPS staff…read moremembers. We made our way to the room & were vaccinated by an INOVA nurse, who was very delightful, & I was able to get a preservative free vaccine so I was a happy camper. This school is also a polling place & had elections going on so there was activity all over despite students being of school/it being a teacher work day. I have no idea what the academic climate is like here, as I don't have any children attending this school, but the actual building itself is very clean & the halls are spacious. It seemed like a great, easy layout for students to navigate & the environment seemed upbeat & inviting.

Best middle school I got is a very good have fun almost no fighting unless the older grades decide…read moreif they have a problem with some body but some kids if they say bad about this school it's because they decide to put themselves in danger by bothering I do everything normally and so far everything's Alright.

this school is outrageous, I sent my son Damion to this school thinking "wow what's the worst that…read morecan happen.." as soon as I sent him its something a mother wouldn't wish on anyone. they shoved him into a locker.. demanded for his lunch money and gave him a wedgie he still thinks about it til this day the absolute nightmares it gave him even go outside without the company of his mother. one star.

Most teachers are nice, but the students are bad and the hallways are not always clean. They also…read moreexclude 6th graders from a lot of activities. That i get though because they are still only 11 and 12. I feel at this age though we should be making them mature more.

The Grand Slam Concession Stand (baseball concession stand) has the usual hit dogs, pizzas and hot…read morechocolates and even cup of noodle, but apparently, they have a supplier of home made empanadas complete with a homemade spicy mayonnaise. These empanadas routinely run out before the game ends because they are THAT good, the volunteers working the stand are some of the friendliest parent volunteers running a concession stand. This is borne out by the fact that there are alumni who sponsor different innings even though they have long moved out of the area. Impressive in so many ways. Most high school concession stands have joyless packaged foods that are the antithesis of homemade. It is a testament to Annandale High School's athletic boosters and specifically their baseball team volunteers to have added this delightful twist to the usual high school concession stand fare.

Stumble upon Annandale HS while going through the trails at a nearby park. The track was nice so we…read moredecided to do a few laps. There are also tennis courts and a basketball court and a playground. All the equipment seemed in good shape and they keep up with the maintenance.

This is the greatest high school named Annandale High School, in the state. At Annandale, the…read morelunch food eats you, you teach the teachers, and you have to carry the bus to school.

Having two school aged children we looked into and toured what felt like every school in NOVA. I…read morecannot more highly recommend ICS. It did take us a few years to get in because we didn't start applying until my kids were in upper elementary and middle school grades but it was worth every second of the wait. The staff is unbelievably kind and supportive, from support staff to teachers to the Administrators. ICS has wonderfully robust programming for a private school. They also create so many opportunities for families to serve and partner with the school. If strong Christian values and character building are at the top of your list for your family in a private school, ICS will exceed all your expectations.

Our son - Cody - enjoys Immanuel Christian School immensely! Now in 6th Grade, he continues to…read morethrive in an environment that focuses on Love of God & Jesus, Education, Family, and Country. The teachers and faculty stand out as World Class and truly care about the children in a manner that makes them feel special as do families. Christian values weave into everything and teach children how live their lives the right way which can't be found in public schools. The academics challenge students beyond all expectations, and our son feels energized to learn and excel. The Strings Orchestra provides a rich musical opportunity for our son whose talent as a violinist shines bright. Athletics and club activities provide many opportunities for additional growth. Our family feels honored to be part of such a special school and community. We most highly recommend ICS for Christian parents who want the very best for their children. Our beloved son deserves the best in life; ICS delivers the best!

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

Came here for Base Camp for work. It's a nice size school compared to the middle schools I have…read morebeen in. The staff from APS were really great, informative and supportive in the learning of their educators!

Teachers are good and cool people. The teachers have a ton of experience they are really nice and…read morekind but the students are what they ruin the vibe some students are not so interested in school so they are always trying to be like gangster and speak like that. At least they get what they deserve. Students who don't behave well get lunch detention and school suspension. The teachers do their best job.

This is the best middle school in Alexandria, VA is Hammond. The school is way better than the…read moreother two crappy schools that are worse.

Please do not send your kids to Hammond middle school. My daughter kept getting bullied. He gave…read moreher anxiety she never missed school day in her life. She always like to go to school If you send your kids to that school warn you now it's not a good school. They need to make more middle schools in high school. I would never recommend your kid to go here..

Horrible. Rigid, unreasonably structural, not even remotely understanding of different needs. One…read morelittle girl (middle school age) wasn't allowed to leave her classroom to use the restroom. She actually needed to change her menstrual pad, but couldn't! Another child was denied a water fountain break after playing sports. And I could go on... The school is all about control and the headmaster's ego. And about school plays. . Please, keep your children far far away! There are other excellent private schools in our area and we are also fortunate enough to have very good public schools too.

Griffin Academy Preschool…read more We have not started the grade school yet so this is for the preschool only. We were so pleased with the preschool we are enrolling our son here for kindergarten. First and foremost - Don't be put off by the uniforms - this place is not some stuffy boarding school! The sense of community here this program's biggest strength and they work very hard to foster it. To us, it felt like an extended family, which I think is lacking so much in this area. The school provides so many opportunities for parents and family to engage with the school and the other students. It's also a very small preschool and grade school, so everyone gets to know each other. Even the older grade children engage with younger children on certain activities, which further enhances this sense of community across ages. Our child has been at the preschool for the past two years and I'm continually impressed by how well this program is run. It really is in a league of its own. I should note that we tried three other preschools before dining this gem, so we had a lot to compare to. The preschool teachers and admin have been working together for a while (+10 years) so it is a very well run machine. I always felt like my child was cared for and his best interests were at heart. Communication with the school was easy and transparent. The teachers and admin had an open door if I had any questions or wanted to talk more. The curriculum was fun and engaging. I felt like they thoroughly prepared him to enter kindergarten and to be a model young man. Just last week all the kids had caterpillars and watched them turn into butterflies over a few weeks. They constantly have these cool hands-on activities. We have another child and he will definitely be going here. I'm honestly so surprised it's not more popular, it is an incredible preschool program. All preschools in this area are $$$ and this program is no different. It's probably on the higher end, but it is 100% worth it. Cost was a big factor for us, but it's so so many miles ahead of the other schools that it was justified.