fairfax county schools: Undertanding Northern Virginia Can Be Confusing At First - 02/06/12 09:57 AM
Relocation is always stressful. It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve made a move the minute you get the word to pack your bags you need to learn the “language” of a new area. In Northern Virginia part of that new language is deciphering the difference between our cities and our counties. Northern Virginia has a mixture that often leads to confusion. For example we have: Fairfax County and Fairfax City Alexandria City and Alexandria (postal address) in Fairfax County Falls Church City and Falls Church (postal address) in Fairfax County
Once you have figured that out then you … (2 comments)
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fairfax county schools: Little Red Schoolhouse-Sydenstricker School in Springfield VA - 01/25/12 03:53 PM
The Sydenstricker School in Springfield VA was the last one room school house in operation in Fairfax County. It closed in 1939 but the building is still used today and maintained as a community meeting hall by the Upper Pohick Community League. The belfry contains the original school bell purchased in 1920's from the Sears Roebuck store in Alexandria. The school was named after the first minister of the original Sydenstricker Church next door built in 1909. Rev. Syndenstricker was also the uncle of Nobel Prize Winner Pearl Buck the author of The Good Earth.Schools in Springfield VA … (16 comments)
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fairfax county schools: Barrington In Fairfax Station-Beautiful Traditional Homes On Large Lots - 07/08/11 10:24 PM
For buyers relocating to Northern Virginia on the hunt for tradition brick homes on larger lots within commuting distance to DC, then the Barrington neighborhood in Fairfax Station may be what you are looking for. Bordered by Fairfax County Parkland and Lake Mercer the community of Barrington includes 475 executive homes made of brick and stucco homes on large treed lots.
Families who live in Barrington will find a neighborhood packed with activities. In the summer the community swim team, Blue Fins has meets all summer and an active Mother's of Barrington (open to all women in the community) meets one … (6 comments)
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fairfax county schools: Northern Virginia Relocation-Checking Out The Local School Scene - 05/06/11 04:40 PM
There is little doubt that one of the first questions that a family relocating to the Northern Virginia area asks is "what about the schools?" As real estate agents we can't answer the question directly but can help point prospective buyers to a number of places to research local Northern Virginia schools. Schools often dictate the choice of neighborhood that families will consider. Living in a "good" school district could mean that parents sacrifice their commute or other community amenities in order to find the right school. Looking at the different county and city schools sites for test scores, absentee rates, … (8 comments)
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fairfax county schools: Springfield Virginia-Getting Ready for the 2010-2011 School Year - 08/20/10 07:59 AM
For anyone looking to buy a home in Springfield Virginia you will hear the term "school pyramid" used to describe the schools that feed into the four local high schools.West Springfield, Robert E. Lee, South County Secondary School and Lake Braddock Secondary School are the four high schools at the top of the pyramid for children living in Springfield neighborhoods. There are multiple elementary schools that feed each of these schools. There are also elementary schools in the Burke Centre community that also feed to Lake Braddock and South County as well.
The following chart shows you the current schools assigned … (3 comments)
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fairfax county schools: Northern Virginia Relocation-Resource List of Local School Information - 06/05/10 04:53 PM
There is little doubt that one of the first questions that a family relocating to the Northern Virginia area asks is "what about the schools?" As real estate agents we can't answer the question directly but can help point prospective buyers to a number of places to research local Northern Virginia schools. Schools often dictate the choice of neighborhood that families will consider. Living in a "good" school district could mean that parents sacrifice their commute or other community amenities in order to find the right school. Looking at the different county and city schools sites for test scores, absentee rates, … (8 comments)
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fairfax county schools: Northern Virginia Relocation-West Springfield HS Pyramids - 06/08/09 07:35 PM
For anyone looking to buy a home in Springfield Virginia you will hear the term "school pyramid" used to describe the schools that feed into the four local high schools.West Springfield, Robert E. Lee, South County Secondary School and Lake Braddock Secondary School are the four high schools at the top of the pyramid for children living in Springfield neighborhoods. There are multiple elementary schools that feed each of these schools. There are also elementary schools in the Burke Centre community that also feed to Lake Braddock and South County as well.
The following chart shows you the current schools assigned … (0 comments)
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