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Parent Reviews (8 reviews)
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Even with the recent replacement of principal Mr. Snee, the school did not lose its inclusive atmosphere. With a small student population of 800+ students dispersed throughout 5 grades, teachers are able to work one on one with students. This website is somewhat misleading as GMHS works almost entirely through the IB program, not AP. IB is more challenging as IB grade are determined by both internal and external assesments. The IB Diploma itself requires students to take 7 IB courses, the average AP student only takes 3 or 4 AP classes. However, I stress that AP is not more difficult in terms of workload. GMHS is flawed in that it creates impractical standards. A survey was taken by a senior in 2009 of students that have taken on the full requirements of the IB Diploma. The survey displayed that the average IB student got only 4 hours of
My chld is an 8th grade student at this high school with an IEP. We have been appalled by how bad the services here. They spend all their time and energy trying to be in compliance of the law and no time helping my child. Some teachers have been great but over all they really do not know what they are doing. The head of special ed at the school is particularly weak which I think speaks to a whole bunch of problems. There is currently no leadership there so parents are left to be their own child's case manager and there is no remedy for issues raised. The focus (and praise) of this high school is those students in the IB program and other students and the classes that support them get ignored. The small size of the school is one of a few redeeming qualities.
No school is perfect, but Mason has one of the most welcoming environments to be found in a public high school. I have some issues with the IB program, but the teachers, Mr. Snee, and the students all make learning enjoyable, safe, and possible. George Mason will meet students wherever they are. If you really want to learn and stretch yourself, the school will meet you halfway there.
I am so impressed with the school. There is such a friendly and enthusiastic attitude demonstrated by the students and teachers. The scholastics are top notch. I could not imagine more from even top private schools in N.VA.
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