post your PK3 application lists here!

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be interested in any helpful intel on some of my down-ballot choices. Main priorities are just that a school is warm and child-friendly and not suuuper academic and just helps little kids learn to be people. Other priorities are quality aftercare and commute. We're on the Hill now but rent and can move easily (so also not tremendously concerned about after K), but school must be within at least a reasonable biking distance (<10 mins) from a Metro. Because evidently I hate commuting more than I love my DC.

1. Fancy Charter 1!
2. Fancy Charter 2!
3. Fancy Charter 3!
4. Peabody (IB)
5. Van Ness
6. Tyler
7. Miner
8. William E. Doar
9. J.O. Wilson
10. Seaton
11. Langley
12. Langdon Montessori

You should also consider Payne. It has a great preschool program full of kids from the hill not to mention a brand new building. We're very happy there. They had a few spots for OB kids last year so its no impossible to get into like many of the other schools on your list.

I would definitely put Miner above Tyler unless you're nearby. Tyler tries to do too many things and sort of fails at all of them. I do not know of a single family at Tyler that isn't actively trying to lottery elsewhere.

Glad to hear good things from Payne, but PP, you're the first person I've heard say anything nice. I'd consider that.

I would also strongly advise you to apply to LAMB. The South Dakota campus is close to the Hill and there are a few people I know who bike there. Any reason you didn't put the name of the charters? I am thinking they are Mundo Verde, Stokes Spanish, and Stokes French.

I'm also on the Hill, and I'm wondering if I'm weighing commute too much. Stokes is about a 20-30 minute drive from my house, and after drop off I'd have to turn around and drive another 30-40 minutes to L'Enfant plaza which is where I work. That seems crazy and not doable everyday. That makes me take a great looking school like Stokes off my list, but then I see it suggested here. How are people handling these commutes?

That would defeat my primary purpose of having bought close in vs the suburbs.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be interested in any helpful intel on some of my down-ballot choices. Main priorities are just that a school is warm and child-friendly and not suuuper academic and just helps little kids learn to be people. Other priorities are quality aftercare and commute. We're on the Hill now but rent and can move easily (so also not tremendously concerned about after K), but school must be within at least a reasonable biking distance (<10 mins) from a Metro. Because evidently I hate commuting more than I love my DC.

1. Fancy Charter 1!
2. Fancy Charter 2!
3. Fancy Charter 3!
4. Peabody (IB)
5. Van Ness
6. Tyler
7. Miner
8. William E. Doar
9. J.O. Wilson
10. Seaton
11. Langley
12. Langdon Montessori

Tell us more about Doar. I live near there so I'm curious.

Did you visit Langley and if so what did you think? We are IB for Langley and feel positive about it-- enough to shorten our list to 9 schools.

I am also curious about Langdon-- tell us about it. Do you know anyone who goes there?

Ha, that's why I need all you lovely people! I haven't visited 7-12, just know them from Ed Fest, one friend with a current kid happily at J.O. Wilson, and scouring the forums. I figure if we get in somewhere down list we can visit then and see what we think, or stick with our current daycare, which is great.

I was pretty impressed with Doar at Ed Fest though, and was surprised that so few folks on here seem to consider it. My DD likes to sit at her grandma's office desk and play "doing work," so while I'm sure she'd love a more traditional school, I think the early exposure to the arts would be good to expand her horizons, foster creativity, blah blah. Same with Tyler, which I did tour. Everyone seemed mostly interested in the immersion program, but I thought the "traditional" arts integration program sounded terrific and really fun!

What do you love about Langley? Maybe I'll bump it up.

Langley, how do I love you, let me count the ways:

1) Principal! Stellar. Energetic, runs a tight ship, obviously great with kids, and has a real vision for the school. She tables at the farmers' market sometimes-- she's really making the effort to reach out.
2) Preschool teachers. I have met two, both seemed great. And I have talked with parents who have kids in each classroom, both are very satisfied.
3) Building and grounds. Super nice auditorium, gym, spacious classrooms, garden, and rec center immediately adjacent.
4) I like the idea of a math/science school, I think math and science education is extremely important. I like the biology focus and I was impressed with the bigger kids' STEM curriculum. They have a lot of neat programs that they're involved in, and partnership with McKinley Tech. Preschool doesn't do much of that, but still, I like it.
5) Free aftercare!

I live in Eckington, not far from Doar, and I haven't ever met anyone who goes there or even has it on their list, so it's not on mine even though I love music. And I don't really see how it's that convenient from the Hill. I would move it down if I were you. I'd probably leave your list as-is except move Doar to 12th and everything else up a spot.

I also live close to Doar, or "WEDJ" as the school abbreviates the name. I don't know any parents nearby with kids who attend the school, or Noyes, or Imagine Hope Tolson, or DC Prep, all of which are in that same area. All the neighborhood parents I know have their kids in charters like Mundo Verde, Bridges, Lee, IT or DCPS like Seaton or Cleveland, or, if they are new to the lottery, are considering Langley as their safety school. That said, I love the idea of a performance art charter school and was impressed with W.E. Doar when I visited during one of their open houses. Walking into Doar reminded me of walking into the conservatory in college. Little bits of music peeped out from different hallways, yet it was quiet and peaceful at the same time. The building is modern and nice. The teachers seemed hip and artsy. The kids seemed happy. If I recall correctly, the ECE program uses a curriculum called "Splash" for their once a day lesson, but I was told that the teachers try to incorporate arts into everything (making songs and rhymes, etc.). The PK3 classes also have an arts hour every day (music/drama/dance), plus center play time, recess, nap, and meals. They told me that about 50% of WEDJ graduates go on to Duke Ellington for high school. They have lots of performances scheduled and I wanted to come back for one but the times didn't work for us. I noticed that last year WEDJ had a very small waitlist (like maybe 3 kids?) for PK3. If this year is similar to last year, I would imagine that unless you get into one of your higher ranked choices, you will probably get into WEDJ. Our lottery list is still in flux, but we will probably put it towards the bottom of our list, but above our in-bound (Noyes) which is our safety school.

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PP, what are your thoughts on Noyes? I just started a spinoff to that effect.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be interested in any helpful intel on some of my down-ballot choices. Main priorities are just that a school is warm and child-friendly and not suuuper academic and just helps little kids learn to be people. Other priorities are quality aftercare and commute. We're on the Hill now but rent and can move easily (so also not tremendously concerned about after K), but school must be within at least a reasonable biking distance (<10 mins) from a Metro. Because evidently I hate commuting more than I love my DC.

1. Fancy Charter 1!
2. Fancy Charter 2!
3. Fancy Charter 3!
4. Peabody (IB)
5. Van Ness
6. Tyler
7. Miner
8. William E. Doar
9. J.O. Wilson
10. Seaton
11. Langley
12. Langdon Montessori

You should also consider Payne. It has a great preschool program full of kids from the hill not to mention a brand new building. We're very happy there. They had a few spots for OB kids last year so its no impossible to get into like many of the other schools on your list.

I would definitely put Miner above Tyler unless you're nearby. Tyler tries to do too many things and sort of fails at all of them. I do not know of a single family at Tyler that isn't actively trying to lottery elsewhere.

Glad to hear good things from Payne, but PP, you're the first person I've heard say anything nice. I'd consider that.

I would also strongly advise you to apply to LAMB. The South Dakota campus is close to the Hill and there are a few people I know who bike there. Any reason you didn't put the name of the charters? I am thinking they are Mundo Verde, Stokes Spanish, and Stokes French.

I'm also on the Hill, and I'm wondering if I'm weighing commute too much. Stokes is about a 20-30 minute drive from my house, and after drop off I'd have to turn around and drive another 30-40 minutes to L'Enfant plaza which is where I work. That seems crazy and not doable everyday. That makes me take a great looking school like Stokes off my list, but then I see it suggested here. How are people handling these commutes?

Don't underestimate how rough the commute can be. I've encountered many families who started out very gung-ho about commutes and ended up moving from great charters to IB schools because they found it so soul-killing. Our commute is minor in comparison, and yet it's a daily hassle and minor irritant. We love our school enough to put up with it, but the thought of a double half-hour commute, morning and evening, would give me pause.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be interested in any helpful intel on some of my down-ballot choices. Main priorities are just that a school is warm and child-friendly and not suuuper academic and just helps little kids learn to be people. Other priorities are quality aftercare and commute. We're on the Hill now but rent and can move easily (so also not tremendously concerned about after K), but school must be within at least a reasonable biking distance (<10 mins) from a Metro. Because evidently I hate commuting more than I love my DC.

1. Fancy Charter 1!
2. Fancy Charter 2!
3. Fancy Charter 3!
4. Peabody (IB)
5. Van Ness
6. Tyler
7. Miner
8. William E. Doar
9. J.O. Wilson
10. Seaton
11. Langley
12. Langdon Montessori

You should also consider Payne. It has a great preschool program full of kids from the hill not to mention a brand new building. We're very happy there. They had a few spots for OB kids last year so its no impossible to get into like many of the other schools on your list.

I would definitely put Miner above Tyler unless you're nearby. Tyler tries to do too many things and sort of fails at all of them. I do not know of a single family at Tyler that isn't actively trying to lottery elsewhere.

Glad to hear good things from Payne, but PP, you're the first person I've heard say anything nice. I'd consider that.

I would also strongly advise you to apply to LAMB. The South Dakota campus is close to the Hill and there are a few people I know who bike there. Any reason you didn't put the name of the charters? I am thinking they are Mundo Verde, Stokes Spanish, and Stokes French.

I'm also on the Hill, and I'm wondering if I'm weighing commute too much. Stokes is about a 20-30 minute drive from my house, and after drop off I'd have to turn around and drive another 30-40 minutes to L'Enfant plaza which is where I work. That seems crazy and not doable everyday. That makes me take a great looking school like Stokes off my list, but then I see it suggested here. How are people handling these commutes?

Right?! Spending 10 hours a week in DC rush hour traffic is my stress dream.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be interested in any helpful intel on some of my down-ballot choices. Main priorities are just that a school is warm and child-friendly and not suuuper academic and just helps little kids learn to be people. Other priorities are quality aftercare and commute. We're on the Hill now but rent and can move easily (so also not tremendously concerned about after K), but school must be within at least a reasonable biking distance (<10 mins) from a Metro. Because evidently I hate commuting more than I love my DC.

1. Fancy Charter 1!
2. Fancy Charter 2!
3. Fancy Charter 3!
4. Peabody (IB)
5. Van Ness
6. Tyler
7. Miner
8. William E. Doar
9. J.O. Wilson
10. Seaton
11. Langley
12. Langdon Montessori

You should also consider Payne. It has a great preschool program full of kids from the hill not to mention a brand new building. We're very happy there. They had a few spots for OB kids last year so its no impossible to get into like many of the other schools on your list.

I would definitely put Miner above Tyler unless you're nearby. Tyler tries to do too many things and sort of fails at all of them. I do not know of a single family at Tyler that isn't actively trying to lottery elsewhere.

Glad to hear good things from Payne, but PP, you're the first person I've heard say anything nice. I'd consider that.

I would also strongly advise you to apply to LAMB. The South Dakota campus is close to the Hill and there are a few people I know who bike there. Any reason you didn't put the name of the charters? I am thinking they are Mundo Verde, Stokes Spanish, and Stokes French.

I'm also on the Hill, and I'm wondering if I'm weighing commute too much. Stokes is about a 20-30 minute drive from my house, and after drop off I'd have to turn around and drive another 30-40 minutes to L'Enfant plaza which is where I work. That seems crazy and not doable everyday. That makes me take a great looking school like Stokes off my list, but then I see it suggested here. How are people handling these commutes?

(1) carpool
(2) au pair
(3) pay someone to drive (lots of Catholic U kids live on the Hill and like $20 a day to do a commute they'd do anyway)
(4) deal with it because it's more important that your kid be in an amazing charter than a fine DCPS school

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Anonymous wrote:I'm inbounds for Tubman, live on the east side of Columbia Heights, work on Capitol Hill. I anticipate leaving the DC area in the next few years; so we don't need a longterm solution; just a safe, nurturing and effective learning environment with quality aftercare for the next 3-4 years, and no terrible commute. Prefer some language instruction but I'm not fussed about immersion.

Right now, I'm thinking:
Creative Minds
Inspired Teaching
Lee
Breakthrough
Bridges
EL Haynes
Center City
Tubman
Powell
Appletree
Bruce Monroe


I might throw Stokes and Cap City in there too, although I haven't had a chance to attend information sessions. I figure we'll probably end up at Tubman and will probably prefer that to continuing daycare. It has the distinct advantage of being 2 blocks from my house.

I think you will probably get Center City before Tubman.

Interesting. I may toy with the ranking of Center City if I can find more information about it. I haven't found much feedback online. My husband went to the information session and was impressed, albeit not as impressed as we were by some of the more demanded charters.

Which Center City has your husband visited? I have been trying to find out anything about the one in Brightwood, which I considered adding as a safety, but no luck. I should have gone visit, but couldn't fit it in for a school that would be pretty far down our list. I also don't know if it is actually a safety.

petworth

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be interested in any helpful intel on some of my down-ballot choices. Main priorities are just that a school is warm and child-friendly and not suuuper academic and just helps little kids learn to be people. Other priorities are quality aftercare and commute. We're on the Hill now but rent and can move easily (so also not tremendously concerned about after K), but school must be within at least a reasonable biking distance (<10 mins) from a Metro. Because evidently I hate commuting more than I love my DC.

1. Fancy Charter 1!
2. Fancy Charter 2!
3. Fancy Charter 3!
4. Peabody (IB)
5. Van Ness
6. Tyler
7. Miner
8. William E. Doar
9. J.O. Wilson
10. Seaton
11. Langley
12. Langdon Montessori

Tell us more about Doar. I live near there so I'm curious.

Did you visit Langley and if so what did you think? We are IB for Langley and feel positive about it-- enough to shorten our list to 9 schools.

I am also curious about Langdon-- tell us about it. Do you know anyone who goes there?

Ha, that's why I need all you lovely people! I haven't visited 7-12, just know them from Ed Fest, one friend with a current kid happily at J.O. Wilson, and scouring the forums. I figure if we get in somewhere down list we can visit then and see what we think, or stick with our current daycare, which is great.

I was pretty impressed with Doar at Ed Fest though, and was surprised that so few folks on here seem to consider it. My DD likes to sit at her grandma's office desk and play "doing work," so while I'm sure she'd love a more traditional school, I think the early exposure to the arts would be good to expand her horizons, foster creativity, blah blah. Same with Tyler, which I did tour. Everyone seemed mostly interested in the immersion program, but I thought the "traditional" arts integration program sounded terrific and really fun!

What do you love about Langley? Maybe I'll bump it up.

Langley, how do I love you, let me count the ways:

1) Principal! Stellar. Energetic, runs a tight ship, obviously great with kids, and has a real vision for the school. She tables at the farmers' market sometimes-- she's really making the effort to reach out.
2) Preschool teachers. I have met two, both seemed great. And I have talked with parents who have kids in each classroom, both are very satisfied.
3) Building and grounds. Super nice auditorium, gym, spacious classrooms, garden, and rec center immediately adjacent.
4) I like the idea of a math/science school, I think math and science education is extremely important. I like the biology focus and I was impressed with the bigger kids' STEM curriculum. They have a lot of neat programs that they're involved in, and partnership with McKinley Tech. Preschool doesn't do much of that, but still, I like it.
5) Free aftercare!

I live in Eckington, not far from Doar, and I haven't ever met anyone who goes there or even has it on their list, so it's not on mine even though I love music. And I don't really see how it's that convenient from the Hill. I would move it down if I were you. I'd probably leave your list as-is except move Doar to 12th and everything else up a spot.

I also live close to Doar, or "WEDJ" as the school abbreviates the name. I don't know any parents nearby with kids who attend the school, or Noyes, or Imagine Hope Tolson, or DC Prep, all of which are in that same area. All the neighborhood parents I know have their kids in charters like Mundo Verde, Bridges, Lee, IT or DCPS like Seaton or Cleveland, or, if they are new to the lottery, are considering Langley as their safety school. That said, I love the idea of a performance art charter school and was impressed with W.E. Doar when I visited during one of their open houses. Walking into Doar reminded me of walking into the conservatory in college. Little bits of music peeped out from different hallways, yet it was quiet and peaceful at the same time. The building is modern and nice. The teachers seemed hip and artsy. The kids seemed happy. If I recall correctly, the ECE program uses a curriculum called "Splash" for their once a day lesson, but I was told that the teachers try to incorporate arts into everything (making songs and rhymes, etc.). The PK3 classes also have an arts hour every day (music/drama/dance), plus center play time, recess, nap, and meals. They told me that about 50% of WEDJ graduates go on to Duke Ellington for high school. They have lots of performances scheduled and I wanted to come back for one but the times didn't work for us. I noticed that last year WEDJ had a very small waitlist (like maybe 3 kids?) for PK3. If this year is similar to last year, I would imagine that unless you get into one of your higher ranked choices, you will probably get into WEDJ. Our lottery list is still in flux, but we will probably put it towards the bottom of our list, but above our in-bound (Noyes) which is our safety school.

This is super helpful, thanks! I want to go visit if we get in of course, but that sounds like it would be a delightful ECE experience.

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Anonymous wrote:Ward 3 family with no IB and no pk3 options anywhere near home. Aiming for options near work, not far from the ballpark.

1. Hyde-Addison
2. Appletree Lincoln Park
3. Appletree SW
4. Van Ness
5. Eagle Academy

May also get cold feet and back out of the whole process. Our current daycare is expensive and unreliable, but may still be easier for our family to take than a rough commute/schedule.

I'd add Amidon Bowen

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Anonymous wrote:Ward 3 family with no IB and no pk3 options anywhere near home. Aiming for options near work, not far from the ballpark.

1. Hyde-Addison
2. Appletree Lincoln Park
3. Appletree SW
4. Van Ness
5. Eagle Academy

May also get cold feet and back out of the whole process. Our current daycare is expensive and unreliable, but may still be easier for our family to take than a rough commute/schedule.

I'd add Amidon Bowen

Hyde is not close to the ballpark...

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Anonymous wrote:Ward 3 family with no IB and no pk3 options anywhere near home. Aiming for options near work, not far from the ballpark.

1. Hyde-Addison
2. Appletree Lincoln Park
3. Appletree SW
4. Van Ness
5. Eagle Academy

May also get cold feet and back out of the whole process. Our current daycare is expensive and unreliable, but may still be easier for our family to take than a rough commute/schedule.

I'd add Amidon Bowen

Hyde is not close to the ballpark...

It's probably on OPs way to work. However, they took only IB kids for prek3 in Round 1 last year.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be interested in any helpful intel on some of my down-ballot choices. Main priorities are just that a school is warm and child-friendly and not suuuper academic and just helps little kids learn to be people. Other priorities are quality aftercare and commute. We're on the Hill now but rent and can move easily (so also not tremendously concerned about after K), but school must be within at least a reasonable biking distance (<10 mins) from a Metro. Because evidently I hate commuting more than I love my DC.

1. Fancy Charter 1!
2. Fancy Charter 2!
3. Fancy Charter 3!
4. Peabody (IB)
5. Van Ness
6. Tyler
7. Miner
8. William E. Doar
9. J.O. Wilson
10. Seaton
11. Langley
12. Langdon Montessori

You should also consider Payne. It has a great preschool program full of kids from the hill not to mention a brand new building. We're very happy there. They had a few spots for OB kids last year so its no impossible to get into like many of the other schools on your list.

I would definitely put Miner above Tyler unless you're nearby. Tyler tries to do too many things and sort of fails at all of them. I do not know of a single family at Tyler that isn't actively trying to lottery elsewhere.

Glad to hear good things from Payne, but PP, you're the first person I've heard say anything nice. I'd consider that.

I would also strongly advise you to apply to LAMB. The South Dakota campus is close to the Hill and there are a few people I know who bike there. Any reason you didn't put the name of the charters? I am thinking they are Mundo Verde, Stokes Spanish, and Stokes French.

What route would you travel from the Hill to LAMB's South Dakota campus? The Hill is not close to South Dakota....and certainly not biking distance. We live in Eckington and would not bike to LAMB's South Dakota location.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be interested in any helpful intel on some of my down-ballot choices. Main priorities are just that a school is warm and child-friendly and not suuuper academic and just helps little kids learn to be people. Other priorities are quality aftercare and commute. We're on the Hill now but rent and can move easily (so also not tremendously concerned about after K), but school must be within at least a reasonable biking distance (<10 mins) from a Metro. Because evidently I hate commuting more than I love my DC.

1. Fancy Charter 1!
2. Fancy Charter 2!
3. Fancy Charter 3!
4. Peabody (IB)
5. Van Ness
6. Tyler
7. Miner
8. William E. Doar
9. J.O. Wilson
10. Seaton
11. Langley
12. Langdon Montessori

You should also consider Payne. It has a great preschool program full of kids from the hill not to mention a brand new building. We're very happy there. They had a few spots for OB kids last year so its no impossible to get into like many of the other schools on your list.

I would definitely put Miner above Tyler unless you're nearby. Tyler tries to do too many things and sort of fails at all of them. I do not know of a single family at Tyler that isn't actively trying to lottery elsewhere.

Glad to hear good things from Payne, but PP, you're the first person I've heard say anything nice. I'd consider that.

I would also strongly advise you to apply to LAMB. The South Dakota campus is close to the Hill and there are a few people I know who bike there. Any reason you didn't put the name of the charters? I am thinking they are Mundo Verde, Stokes Spanish, and Stokes French.

What route would you travel from the Hill to LAMB's South Dakota campus? The Hill is not close to South Dakota....and certainly not biking distance. We live in Eckington and would not bike to LAMB's South Dakota location.

My friend drove her kids to LAMB, parked near hte shcool then road her bike to her Hill office. I wouldn't do it with kids.

Driving the quickest route is under 5 miles - N. Capitol to RI Ave to 18th Street to the school.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be interested in any helpful intel on some of my down-ballot choices. Main priorities are just that a school is warm and child-friendly and not suuuper academic and just helps little kids learn to be people. Other priorities are quality aftercare and commute. We're on the Hill now but rent and can move easily (so also not tremendously concerned about after K), but school must be within at least a reasonable biking distance (<10 mins) from a Metro. Because evidently I hate commuting more than I love my DC.

1. Fancy Charter 1!
2. Fancy Charter 2!
3. Fancy Charter 3!
4. Peabody (IB)
5. Van Ness
6. Tyler
7. Miner
8. William E. Doar
9. J.O. Wilson
10. Seaton
11. Langley
12. Langdon Montessori

You should also consider Payne. It has a great preschool program full of kids from the hill not to mention a brand new building. We're very happy there. They had a few spots for OB kids last year so its no impossible to get into like many of the other schools on your list.

I would definitely put Miner above Tyler unless you're nearby. Tyler tries to do too many things and sort of fails at all of them. I do not know of a single family at Tyler that isn't actively trying to lottery elsewhere.

Glad to hear good things from Payne, but PP, you're the first person I've heard say anything nice. I'd consider that.

I would also strongly advise you to apply to LAMB. The South Dakota campus is close to the Hill and there are a few people I know who bike there. Any reason you didn't put the name of the charters? I am thinking they are Mundo Verde, Stokes Spanish, and Stokes French.

What route would you travel from the Hill to LAMB's South Dakota campus? The Hill is not close to South Dakota....and certainly not biking distance. We live in Eckington and would not bike to LAMB's South Dakota location.

My friend drove her kids to LAMB, parked near hte shcool then road her bike to her Hill office. I wouldn't do it with kids.

Driving the quickest route is under 5 miles - N. Capitol to RI Ave to 18th Street to the school.

You don't have to go via North Capitol. Not sure why you'd do that. I took a test drive and while it is not possible via subway I did drive via bladensburg road, Montana ave, then 18th street to the school. It took 15 minutes but I'm a fast driver. Not sure how the commute would be on the daily or in the afternoon. Curious to know what people think. Either way it is worth it to me.

What I would not do is go to the Minnesota campus. Google claims it is 30 minutes away.

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Daaaaamn DCUM, back at it again with the "Post your PK3 list" posts.