Schools
Kings Park Elementary School (Grades K -3)
5400 Harrow Way
Springfield, VA 22151
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As a primary school, reading, writing and mathematics serve as the foundation of the school program. Built in 1964 and renovated in 1997, Kings Park students us classroom computers, a computer lab, and mobile labs to enhance their learning. Kings Park offers full-day kindergarten. The school motto “Together We Grow” at Kings Park reflects the enthusiastic commitment to life-long learning shared by students and staff.
Kings Glen Elementary (Grade 4-6)
5401 Danbury Forest Drive
Springfield, VA 22151
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Since its opening in 1969, Kings Glen Elementary has enjoyed a great partnership with the incredibly supportive parents who send their children to us each day. Because of the effective collaboration between staff, students and parents, our school community has been able to achieve our school mission of ensuring high levels of learning for all children.
Kings Glen Elementary was one of fifty-eight schools to receive the 2011 Board of Education Excellence Award, a recognition of schools and divisions that have met all state and federal achievement benchmarks for at lease two consecutive years and have made significant progress towards goals for increased student achievement and expanded educational opportunities.
Please peruse our website to read about the many exciting things going on at the Glen.
Lake Braddock Secondary School (Grade 7-12)
9200 Burke Lake Road
Burke, VA 22015
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As a result of a multimillion-dollar renovation, Lake Braddock offers students an education in state-of-the-art classrooms in which technology supports a commitment and tradition of academic excellence. Lake Braddock’s instructional programs are designed to empower students to be academically competitive in a constantly changing world. Our school curriculum is committed to helping our diverse student body discover talents, increase competence, develop imagination, and expand academic and person horizons.
These instructional programs are based on the philosophy that all students can learn but recognize that students learn differently. With high expectations for all, our staff works in a collaborative manner to meet the needs of every student and create an environment in which learning is inclusive, relevant, and fosters active participation.
Lake Braddock’s SAT scores are above the national average, and 94 percent of our students go to a two or four year college or university. Advanced Placement courses are offered in every major discipline, and honors classes are also available to challenge and prepare underclassmen for the rigors of the AP curriculum. Currently, Lake Braddock is ranked by Newsweek Magazine as being in the top 1% of all high schools in the United States. The Counseling Services Department collaborates with students, parents, and staff members to help students achieve the highest level of academic success. Working with students on post secondary planning such as college and career counseling is a major priority.
An extensive and varied electives program expands concepts presented in core classes and offers opportunities for exploration in the fine and practical arts, business and technology disciplines. Extracurricular, community, and athletic activities allow students to explore interests and grow socially. Many programs have a volunteer component to support additional exploration and social growth, as service learning is a major component in our plan for continuous school improvement.
The Lake Braddock community is committed to providing a safe learning environment, with a focus on our four core values of responsibility, commitment, respect, and integrity. Lake Braddock Secondary School is a school in which the dream for success for all students becomes reality.
Lake Braddock Secondary School was ranked #193 in the nation for Best High school in 2012 on USnews.com receiving the Best Gold Medal award. The high school ranks as the 11th highest rated school in the state of Virginia.