 Parkmont has always emphasized educating the individual in the context of a close-knit community and the program has strong roots in both the progressive and experiential educational traditions.Parkmont moved to Washington, D.C. in 1977 to take better advantage of the educational opportunities available in the city.In the spring of 1991 Parkmont School joined forces with the Somerset School and moved to its permanent home at 4842 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.