School-Mission Statement
The Mission of McLean High School is to graduate educated and responsible citizens. We promote excellence in all aspects of school life; we value and respect the diversity of our school community and seek to address the needs and goals of all students.

School—Vision Statement
We believe that the most effective strategy for achieving the mission of McLean High School is to promote learning within a positive academic and social environment.  To this end, we envision our school as one in which the school community:

• Shares a commitment for student success;
• Collaborates to develop goals for student learning that are both realistic and challenging;
• Encourages students to take personal responsibility for their success as students and as members of the community;
• Promotes professionalism both inside and outside the classroom.Visiting Mclean

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN-2012 to 2013

1. As you enter the building

2. Directions

3. FCPS Profile Information

4. Alumni Websites: McLean Alumni and Alumni Reunions

5. Interesting Facts

SCHOOL COLORS: Red and Silver

MASCOT: The Highlander, selected to represent the Scottish heritage of the town of McLean.

NAME OF THE SCHOOL-McLean High School was named after the community of McLean. The town of McLean received its name from John Roll McLean, one of the founders of the Washington and Old Dominion Railways. A railroad stop was named after McLean and it was at the intersection of Old Dominion Drive and Chain Bridge Road, about a mile from the school. The community was formed about four years later.The public school opened its doors in 1955 and celebrated a 50th reunion in 2005.

FEEDER SCHOOLS: Middle School is Longfellow and the elementary schools are Chesterbrook, Franklin, Haycock, Kent Gardens, Colvin Run and Timberlane

Our school's main entrance

August, 2012