Research T.C. Williams High School public Schools in Manassas, Virginia

“Speaking as a former graduate ('06) I was not exactly left with a good impression of High School. The Academic Programs are supurb--How many kids can say they had AP Physics taught by a Fulbright Scholar. The quality of the teachers was amazing, very well qualified teachers, but many students brought down the quality of the teachers, by misbehavior. The School also has some of a Discipline problems, fights are a commonality there, usually resulting in a police officer having to step in. And then the Laptop program, has done nothing, in my opinion, to benefit the students, even hurt them. Seldom, were the laptops used for their purpose. Overall, I think when I left, the school had alot it could improve on. On a lighter note, when the new building is completed ,I think the school quality will improve, and even out the very one sided demographic of the school.”

“I am a former student of T.C. Williams (class of 02). T.C. Williams High School is a very good school. The academic programs are challenging and rewarding. I had moved from Utah and was very impressed with the variety of classes to choose from, ranging in several different intellectual levels. I counted 73 after school clubs to choose from when I first enrolled in 99, and that number is growing. These clubs are in addition to the standard varsity and junior varsity sports teams. Recently, T.C. has made an effort to bring all students, even lower income students, up to date in technology by instituting a laptop initiative program, where each student is issued their own notebook computer as well as access to wireless internet campus-wide. Though the level of parental involvement seemed small, I felt much support and motivation from my teachers.”

“I'm a 2006 grad and i think T.C. Williams is a very good school. I moved to Alexandria from a very high scoring VA district and was a little skeptical. I was surprised to see the quality of teachers and how much the guidance dept helped with college/career selection. This school challenged me more than my high-scoring school did. TC may not have the highest sol scores or the best-behaved students but the diversity of students and level of opportunity with their career dept makes this high school stand out in NoVA. It even has its own scholarship program and a personal laptop initative. If you live in alex. city and are sending your kid to private school you are missing out. My only problem with alex city schools is the excessive school year length.”

“T.C. Williams is one of the best high schools in the Northern VA area. The leadership team was outstanding as I always felt very well guided and safe. The teachers challenged students and created an evironment very conducive to learning. But not only that, they were extremely caring and insighful. I continued on to the University of VA and excelled there due to the strong academic foundation that T.C. Williams created for me.”

“I would like to give lots of praise to TC Williams for all the doors they open to our children especially in education and knowledge. I would also like to thank them for offering such a diverse atmosphere for our children. Thank you for your success in creating a second family for all the children of Alexandria, VA”