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George Washington Middle School
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George Washington Middle School is accredited with warning. To learn more, review the Virginia School Report Card (PDF) on the Virginia Department of Education Web site.
Grades: 6-8
School Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Principal: Keisha Boggan
George Washington Middle School
1005 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22301
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T.C. Williams High School (Grades 10-12)
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T.C. Williams is one of the most respected, comprehensive high schools in the country. Its facilities and its top students compare favorably with the best private schools.
T.C. Williams is named for a former superintendent of schools who served from the mid-1930s until the mid-1960s. The school opened in 1965 and has served the Alexandria community and tens of thousands of students well.
Demographics:
Enrollment (as of 9/2006): 1,997 students
African American: 43.4%
Asian Pacific: 7.3%
Hispanic: 24.8%
Native American: 0.2%
White: 24.3%
School Faculty
Number of Licensed Staff: 199
With post-graduate degrees: 76%
Academic Curriculum
T.C. Williams offers a curriculum of 188 courses and it is one of the few Virginia schools which teaches organic chemistry. Five years of French, German, Latin and Spanish are offered. Many faculty members serve as readers and consultants for the national AP program.
Technology
The Alexandria Schools launched a multi-year, multi-million dollar initiative to bring the latest technologies into the classroom, including computers, telephones, multimedia, Internet and CD-ROM research capabilities. With its media center and fiber optic network, a completely automated library, and connections to the Internet, T.C. Williams is taking its place as one of the best technologically equipped schools in the country.
Technology Integration Project
Before- and After-school Programs
Co-Curriculum Programs
Students may participate in 17 interscholastic sports. Approximately 25% of the students are involved in one or more sports during the year. In addition to athletic facilities and fields at the school, the district owns and maintains a rowing facility on the Potomac River for its crew teams. Teams compete in the Patriot District in the Northern Region of the Virginia High School League. The school has a tradition of success in district, regional, state, national, and international competition. T.C. Williams is one of only two school districts in Virginia to require a 2.0 grade point average for athletic eligibility. More than 75% of our student-athletes annually achieved a 3.0 grade point average or above.
There are more than 55 clubs and organizations in which students may participate. From the National Honor Society to the Art Club to the Dance Squad, there is something of interest for everyone. Students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities.
School Support Team
T.C. Williams has a team of administrators, psychologists, social workers, nurse and guidance counselors working to help students with their education and personal problems. They provide testing, counseling and other support services.
Business and Community Partners
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Special Events
All-Night Graduation Party
Concerts
Science Fair
Titan Expo
Special Academic Programs
Academy of Finance
Advanced Placement/Honors
English as a Second Language
Special Education/Inclusion Program
Vocational Programs
Volunteers
Parents and community volunteers play a key role in the education and welfare of the students of T.C. Williams. They tutor students, arrange special events and chaperone field trips. The PTA provides both financial and other support.
3330 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302
Principal: Mel Riddile, Ed.D.
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Secondary Training and Education Program (STEP)
T.C. Williams High School
3330 King Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22302
Grades: 10-12
School Hours: 8:35 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Principal: Carolyn Lewis
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Tierra Ruffin-Pratt Is Gatorade Virginia Player of the Year
Congratulations to Tierra Ruffin-Pratt, who has been named the 2008-09 Gatorade Virginia Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
The award recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the court. Ruffin-Pratt is now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award, to be announced in Mid-March.
The senior guard, who received a full scholarship to play basketball at the University of North Carolina, has received numerous other honors this season, including All-Connection Player of the Year, 1st Team All District, Patriot District Player of the Year, 1st Team All Region, Northern Region Player of the Year and Northern Region All-Tournament Team. She also was selected to play in the McDonald's All American Game on April 1 in Miami.
The top girls’ basketball player in T.C. Williams history, Ruffin-Pratt finished her high-school career with more than 2,400 points and had her No. 4 jersey retired.
For more information, contact the T.C. Williams Athletic Department at 703-824-6860.
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Alexandria City Public Schools
Web site
Learn more about K-12 public education in the city of Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria City Public Schools
2000 N. Beauregard Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22311
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