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.

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!

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

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.

I am writing this review as my last review was removed because it appears Susan contacted Yelp and…read moreprobably paid them to have it removed. They have said I cannot add anything about how she treats employees so I will keep review about the experience my self and my child had at this school. AS A PAYING CUSTOMER, I HAVE THE RIGHT TO REVIEW THIS SCHOOL. Marlen and Susan are extremely disorganized, disrespectful and are horrible human beings. They lack empathy and customer services skills. All they care about is $$$. They treat you like you need them more than they need you. After months of enrollment and paying as scheduled, I was told that the owner didn't have time to program key fobs for new families. This meant that on cold and rainy days, I would stand outside with my child waiting for someone to walk by the door and allow us inside. Additionally, the AC unit broke in my child's classroom, which meant the children went without AC the entire summer. On multiple occasions, I found the children playing outside most of the day in extreme temperatures and was told that it was nicer outside then in the classroom due to broken AC. Additionally, the yard was infested with mosquitoes which made my children look like they had chicken pox. The owner does not spray the yard to minimize the mosquitoes, although there is a creek/wooded area behind the school. My child was being bullied by an older kid while in the playground. This was brought to the attention of Marlen and she laughed it off saying that the bully's mom behaved the same way and there was nothing she could do because the mom was friends with Susan, the owner. That should tell you right there the type of human being Susan is. Marlen is Susan's puppet so she does whatever she tells her. There is no real care for the children as it is all about $$$. I would encourage you visit other schools in the area. DO NOT give your hard earned money to this evil woman. THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE SCHOOL AS IT SUCKS!!!