George Mason Elementary School
Grades K - 5
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
2601 Cameron Mills Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22302
Phone: 703-706-4470
Map + Directions
Principal:
Kevin West
Web Page:
www.acps.k12.va.us/mason/
Introduction
George Mason Elementary School was built in 1939. The building had two major renovations, in 1949 and 1977. Other building renovations took place in 1988, 1997 and 2005. The school serves children from the central section of the city and a section of the Arlandria neighborhood. George Mason is fully accredited by the Commonwealth of Virginia and has also made AYP.
Academic Curriculum
George Mason's academic program includes reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science with an infusion of technology. The school also offers:
- art instruction with a certified art teacher once a week
- vocal music instruction with a certified music teacher once a week
- instrumental music lessons beginning in fourth grade
- two physical education classes a week with a certified P.E. teacher
- strong program for talented and gifted children who perform above their grade level academically or who have special ability in art and/or music
- instruction in family life education at levels appropriate to age
- Special Education Programs
- ESL Programs
Technology
George Mason Elementary School is fully networked with computer access to the Internet in every classroom. The school has a computer lab connected to an automated library. The computer lab is used for research and Internet programs subscribed to by ACPS. Every classroom is equipped with 4 to 5 computers, a wall mounted television, a VCR/DVD player, a telephone, and most recently, an audio enhancement system. The school cafeteria also has an audio enhancement system.
School Faculty
Number of Teachers: 36
With post-graduate degrees: 64%
Awards and Honors
Demographics
Enrollment (as of 9/2012): 496 students
- African American: 5%
- Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian: 1%
- Hispanic: 30%
- White: 61%
- Unspecified: 3%
Special Academic Programs
- Honors Program
- Integrated Curriculum
- Kindergarten Prep
- Talented and Gifted Program
After-school Programs
- After-school Language Program: Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish
- Boys Running Club
- Chess Club
- Choir
- Girls on the Run
- Jump Rope Club
- Power Tots Gymnastics
- School Play
- Science Workshops
- Soccer Club
- Streaming Club
- Westminster-George Mason Tutoring Program
- Yoga
Other Student Programs
- Dragon Dollars Program
- The Good Morning George Mason Show
- Patrols
- Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
- Student Council Association (SCA)
School Support Team
At George Mason, a team of principal, psychologist, social worker, nurse and guidance counselor work together to help students and their families. They provide an array of testing, counseling and other support services.
Meal Program
Alexandria students may receive free or reduced priced meals if their family income meets eligibility requirements. For more information on our meal programs, visit the Food and Nutrition Services section of our Web site.
Community Programs
- Boy Scouts
- Brownies
- Campagna Center Day Care
- Daisies
Volunteers
Parent and community volunteers play a key role in the education of children at George Mason. Volunteers tutor students, arrange special events and chaperone field trips. The PTA provides financial support and person-power to George Mason.
Business and Community Partners
- National Association of Elementary Principals (NAESP)
- Westminster Tutorial Program
Special Events
- Authors Visits
- Book Fair
- Cultural Enrichment Programs
- Field Day
- Heritage Night
- Ice Cream Social
- Kindergarten Open House
- Math Night
- Sock Hop
- Winter and Spring Concerts
George Mason Elementary School is fully accredited and meets Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). To learn more, review the Virginia School Report Card (PDF) on the Virginia Department of Education Web site or review recent Test Scores.