8220 Crestwood Heights Dr #705
Mc Lean, VA 22102

I've had two kids here and overall it has been great, this school is far ahead of many private schools. The teachers are highly qualified and have excellent experience either in the classroom or in a related field. I have never waited more than 24 hours to receive a reply when I reach out to a teacher or counselor. My daughter is challenged but not overwhelmed. There is a wide range of electives and lots of choices for after-school clubs. We came from Haycock, and the diversity at Longfellow is better, although there are still very few low-income students. The downside is that it can be high-pressure, some of the kids in the AAP program are great and some are way overconfident. And the start time is painful, but it is the same as every other middle school in FCPS and the area, schools are going to start early. Honestly, I just wish we had more than two years at this school!

Mclean High school has few issues that are ongoing. During the 4 years our family has been involved with MH we have seen teachers that are not qualified, teachers who clearly do not care if students understand and perform. However, there are few very strong teachers that needs to be praised and really apapricited for the work they do. Special Education support is at the 0 out of 10 level. Everything in the Specail Education department is done for a check mark not for a real result.

I moved here just for this school district, what a bad choice! We are dealing with bullying as well. teachers are leaving in the middle of school year or even one teacher left right at the beginning of the school day. Teachers are burnt out due to crowded classes. Mostly ESOL kids who need extra help and the school is not able to provide that well either. The principal is really nice but the office staff is kind of rude and the teachers are not helpful at all. I heard there are couple teachers are very caring but that’s it. I regret the day I moved here!