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More Than Travel: A Fully Immersive Exchange Experience

by Mount Vernon School

The Mount Vernon experience is intentionally designed around choice. Choices increase as students move through each division. In Upper School, students choose their pathway: Inquiry, Innovation, or Impact, each offering opportunities to explore passions, solve real-world problems, and design their journey of purpose. Yet, some experiences transcend pathways altogether. The Global Exchange Program is one…

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A Taste of Culture: How Middle School French Connects Language, Inquiry, and Global Learning

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How Middle School French Connects Language, Inquiry, and Global Learning In Mount Vernon’s Middle School, world language learning is designed to do more than build vocabulary, it cultivates curiosity, cultural proficiency, and global perspective. Through an inquiry-driven French Food Unit, Grade 8 students explore how language, history, and culture intersect, reflecting Mount Vernon’s commitment to…

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Learning That Expands Possibility: Grade 8 Algebra 1 Explores Georgia State and Georgia Tech Stadiums

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Learning expands possibility when students step beyond the familiar and into environments that challenge them to think differently, ask bold questions, and apply knowledge in new ways. Recently, Grade 8 Algebra 1 students experienced that transformative shift during an immersive expedition to Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium and Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium. What began…

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Mount Vernon & Texas Tech Costa Rica – A Partnership to Global Impact

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Last year, Mount Vernon shared its vision for three distinct Upper School pathways: Inquiry College Prep, Innovation featuring the Innovation Diploma program, and Impact, which includes the newly launched Global Impact Diploma (GiD). Rising Grade 9 students were invited to explore which pathway best aligned with their passions and interests, setting the stage for a…

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Leading with Empathy, Advocating for Others: Mount Vernon Students Champion Dyslexia Awareness

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At Mount Vernon, the way we teach is designed to support every learner, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence through hands-on, inquiry-based experiences. This approach not only benefits all students but also naturally aligns with the strengths of dyslexic learners, who thrive in environments that value innovation, collaboration, and big-picture thinking. Through our growing partnership with…

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Building Young Scientists: How Lower School Expeditions Spark Curiosity and Connection

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For Lower School Science teacher Eileen Fennelly, the outdoors is more than a classroom extension—it’s a catalyst for deeper learning, self-regulation, and community connection. This year, she has launched a series of grade-specific recurring expeditions designed to immerse students in Atlanta’s parks while cultivating their skills as scientists, observers, and problem-solvers. “I’ve wanted to create…

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Future Surgeons in Training: Anatomy Students Go Hands-On with Robotic Surgery

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When students in Mr. Hawkins’ Anatomy: Surgery & Salad class stepped into Intuitive Surgical earlier this month, they weren’t just on an expedition — they were stepping into the future of medicine. The course title itself gives context to their learning journey: “Surgery” represents the exploration of the body’s systems and functions, while “Salad” symbolizes…

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How Student Agency Launched “The Big Questions”

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In the fall of 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic and a radically reimagined learning environment, a spark of curiosity ignited in an AP U.S. History class in the Upper School. Seated six feet apart in single desks, masked and unsure of what the year might bring, students and faculty alike felt the…

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Student Talent Takes the Spotlight in Mustang Rally’s Newest Feature

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When you arrive at Mustang Rally 2025, you’ll notice something new: the sounds of live music, the buzz of performances in full swing, and the energy of a true festival atmosphere. It’s all happening at The Rally Stage, a brand-new addition to Mustang Rally’s lineup—and it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting…

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Cultivating Leadership & Purpose: The Grade 5 Impact Summit

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At Mount Vernon, learning isn’t just about mastering content—it’s about discovering purpose and making an impact. Our intentionally designed learning journey provides students with transformative experiences that shape both their academic and personal development. This year, we introduced Impact Summits as pivotal capstone experiences at key transition points in Grades 5, 8, and 11, empowering…

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