Washington Latin Public Charter School provides a challenging, classical education that is accessible to students throughout the District of Columbia.
We seek to develop students who will become thoughtful people who will contribute to the public good as citizens and leaders in their lifelong quest towards a fuller humanity.
“To all who seek to learn and all who love to teach”
We believe that education is a training of character, and character is the intersection of intellectual development and moral integrity.
WASHINGTON LATIN BY THE NUMBERS
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2017-18 Enrollment
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Fierce Frisbee Fight
In the heated Ultimate Frisbee game between teachers and students last week, the students triumphed 13-11. Guest cheerleaders included Mr. Clausen's children, who of course cheated for the teachers! Mr. Yonker helped organize the event.
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Ecosystem Educators
Sixth graders shared their science knowledge for the watershed project by teaching seventh graders at Emmanuel Christian School about taking care of the eco-system. The students who presented are Tillie Freed, Charlotte Lin, Kai McFadgion, Lauren Boyer, Ella Hankins,...
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Theatrical Nights!
Last week Mr. Baldwin directed sixth graders in a production of The Arabian Nights. Mr. Birkenhead's seventh and eighth grade classes also performed last week. The middle school theater program allows students to work on public speaking, acting, and creative writing...
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Track Races Ahead
At the track DCSAA championships, the track team again showed grit, speed, strength and determination. Sophomore Luke Tewalt won the DCSAA Outdoor Track MVP award, winning the most points of any male athlete at the meet after winning the 3200m and the 1600m and...
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Play Ball!
The softball and baseball teams will be representing Latin this Wednesday at the 'Shred Hate' reception at the Nationals Baseball game vs Padres. The 'Shred Hate' concept is part of the 'No Bully' program that strives to remove bullying from schools. The game begins...
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“Be Great” – Teacher Appreciation
As I think about teacher appreciation week which ends today, a statement that I have made to students and teachers over the years keeps replaying in my mind: “Be great.” Some may see this as a trite, simplistic, idealistic or naïve statement. But isn’t that what we...
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College Admissions Season
On May 1st, many colleges and universities required accepted students to secure a spot by sending in a deposit. For many of our seniors this was a difficult decision, because they had been accepted to so many wonderful schools. Students in the class of 2018 earned...
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Our Heroes, the Deans
Among the unsung heroes of our school – people counted on to solve problems, manage numerous tasks and keep our students safe – are our deans. Under the guidance of Assistant Principal/Director of Student Life, Mr. Bob Eleby-El, Washington Latin is fortunate to have a...
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