George Mason Middle School was named a National Blue Ribbon School in May 1998 by the U.S. Department of Education. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes outstanding schools across the United States for demonstrating their strong commitment to educational excellence and equity for all students. May. George Mason is one of two Virginia schools to receive this honor. Blue Ribbon schools are judged on how effectively they define and meet their own goals and how well they serve their students, families and community. The team approach stresses organization and time management while nurturing creativity and building a strong foundation for academic success.
Students take six core subjects, a performing arts block and an exploratory rotation.
This unique schedule maximizes opportunities for students at a time when it is important to define their interests and build a strong foundation for future learning. Our school has two guidance counselors available to all students. The other counseling services we offer are career education, classroom lessons, transition services, child study coordination, and individual and small group counseling. The Reading in the Content Area class is for all sixth grade students and individualized reading instruction is provided for targeted students. The Extended Learning program is for students who may have outstanding assignments at the end of the grading quarter.