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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ross looks very similar to our current school (out of state).
They called us to let us know they will also accept our 1st grader with sibling preference. I feel bad not giving Watkins a chance without even trying. We did visit it though. It just Ross looks more appealing to us because similar size to kids cuerrent school.
I am very torn because I dont think commute will be fun.
Any Ross and Watkins parents out there?[/quote]

You have gotten advice on this thread and your prior ones about moving IB for the Cluster. You are right that Ross and Watkins are far different in size and if that is what you are comfortable with, then move forward and make peace with yourself. It will be fine. I do think that part of the appeal of any neighborhood school is the connections you make with neighbors. Moving onto the Hill without being at a Hill school will be more of a challenge but SOTH and other activities can make up for that. Good luck.[/quote]

do yourself a favor and either a) do the commute from the Hill to Dupont a few times during school days during morning rush hour (school dropoff is 8:35-8:45 unless you plan before care) and whatever time you plan on picking up (aftercare or no); or b) at a minimum run your routes there and back through Google maps with departure set to the appropriate times.  Keep in mind that school activities/volunteering, events, etc require additional planning.  Parking in Dupont is an absolute beast as a rule.  Dupont Metro station is a short walk.   Union Station is a longer one from much of the Watkins zone (aside from Stanton Park area) but you can always transfer from orange/blue to Red.  Uber may be your friend.

Good luck[/quote]

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