Mount Vernon HighStudent Guide

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Institution in Alexandria, VA. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Quarter 1 2026

The semester, explained for Mount Vernon High

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Quarter 1 2026
Campus terms
7
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Quarter 1 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

8 entries
  1. Quarter 1 2026Relevant now
  2. Quarter 2 2026-2027
  3. Quarter 3 2027
  4. Quarter 4 2027
  5. Quarter 1 2027
  6. Quarter 2 2027-2028
  7. Quarter 3 2028
  8. Quarter 4 2028

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Campus language

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7 terms

A

AVID
Advancement Via Individual Determination, a program focused on college readiness and academic support.

C

CAS
Creativity, Activity, Service; a core requirement for students in the IB Diploma Program.

I

IB
International Baccalaureate, the rigorous academic program the school is known for.

M

Major Pride
The common phrase used to describe school spirit and the community culture.
Majors
The term used to refer to the student body, derived from the school's mascot (The Major).

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student leadership body.

T

The Caf
The main school cafeteria where students eat lunch.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

11 details
G-Wing
A specific hallway or section of the building often housing technical or specialized classrooms.
Kiss and Ride
The designated area for student drop-off and pick-up by parents.
Major Time
A dedicated block in the schedule for advisory, remediation, and student activities.
mvhs_cafeteria
MVHS Cafeteria
Red/White Days
The alternating block schedule system used to rotate class periods.
Schoology
The learning management system used for course materials, assignments, and communication.
SIS
Student Information System (StudentVue/ParentVue), used for tracking official grades and attendance.
The Field House
The primary indoor athletic facility and gymnasium.
The Little Theatre
The smaller performance space used for drama productions and school meetings.
The Rock
A large rock on campus that is frequently painted by students to show school spirit or celebrate events.
Two-Hour Delay
The standard convention for late starts due to inclement weather, as determined by FCPS.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Quarter 1 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Alexandria for Mount Vernon High Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Alexandria.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$2,173

Cost of Living Index

150

Student Population

15,000

City Transportation

Walkability

58

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Washington Metro (Blue and Yellow Lines), Virginia Railway Express (VRE), Alexandria DASH bus system

Nearest Airports

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (adjacent), Washington Dulles International Airport (regional), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (regional)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

57°F

Avg Snowfall

14 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Student Parking Lot

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Requires 2026-2027 school-issued parking permit; located on the school grounds.

Campus News

Latest updates from Mount Vernon High

Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Crash Near Mount Vernon High School

A motorcyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries following a crash at Mount Vernon Highway and Battersea Lane, near the high school campus.

Sep 10, 2026

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Fairfax County Announces 'The Commons Mount Vernon' Project Update

The renovation and adaptive reuse project of the original Mount Vernon High School, now named The Commons Mount Vernon, continues with a focus on community education and workforce development.

Sep 9, 2026

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Mount Vernon High School Welcomes Students Back for 2026-27 School Year

Students returned to class on August 24 as Fairfax County Public Schools kicked off the new academic year with updated security and nutrition programs.

Aug 24, 2026

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Traffic alert: Serious crash reported at Mount Vernon Highway and Battersea Lane on Sept 10.

Traffic alert: Serious crash reported at Mount Vernon Highway and Battersea Lane on Sept 10.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Mount Vernon High

Homecoming Tickets On Sale

September 16, 2026

Main Office

Tickets for the Homecoming dance go on sale for $10. Guest forms for non-MVHS students are also available.

Homecoming Dance: A Night in the City

October 3, 2026

MVHS Cafeteria

The annual Homecoming dance will be held from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Doors close at 8:00 PM.

Testing Day (PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ASVAB)

October 14, 2026

Mount Vernon High School

Standardized testing day for students including PSAT, SAT, and ASVAB exams.

Senior Portraits Due

October 30, 2026

Online/Yearbook Office

Final deadline for seniors to submit their portraits for the school yearbook.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Mount Vernon High

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

6 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Clark Hall

Room types: double

Cole Hall

Room types: double

Hensley Hall

Capacity: 45

Room types: double

Merriweather Hall

Capacity: 43

Room types: double

Somers Hall

Capacity: 250

Room types: suite-style double

West Hall

Room types: four-person suite with single and double bedrooms, single

Campus Details

Academic System

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