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  • Mountain View High School
  • Centreville, VA
  • More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Most of our high school students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches along with many community resources. Our philosophy here is "no student shall go hungry!" Oftentimes staff uses personal funds to provide snacks and drinks for students during our celebratory events like our monthly mentor socials. We have a staff-student mentor program where 100% of our students participate in valuable daily lessons in their Success Prep class that involve Executive Functioning, Social Emotional Learning, Resiliency, Post Secondary Planning, etc...to help prepare them for life after high school and help make positive connections with school staff. The Mentor Program hosts monthly celebrations and social events to honor student academic, behavioral, attendance, and social achievements. Our Mentor Program improves student learning outcomes!

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Most of our high school students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches along with many community resources. Our philosophy here is "no student shall go hungry!" Oftentimes staff uses personal funds to provide snacks and drinks for students during our celebratory events like our monthly mentor socials. We have a staff-student mentor program where 100% of our students participate in valuable daily lessons in their Success Prep class that involve Executive Functioning, Social Emotional Learning, Resiliency, Post Secondary Planning, etc...to help prepare them for life after high school and help make positive connections with school staff. The Mentor Program hosts monthly celebrations and social events to honor student academic, behavioral, attendance, and social achievements. Our Mentor Program improves student learning outcomes!

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