Mount Vernon Community School is a fully accredited institution that serves more than 500 students in kindergarten through grade five. The school employs over 50 staff members. The school s academic syllabus includes language arts, science, mathematics and social science. Mount Vernon Community School s language arts program includes communication skills, oral language skills, literature, writing and research. The community school additionally conducts classes in music, physical education, dual language and English as a Second Language programs. It offers memberships to a safety patrol and student council association. Mount Vernon Community School is located in Alexandria, Va., and operates under Alexandria City Public Schools.