Purpose – Drew Charter School serves as a key component of the cradle-to-college pipeline within the holistic East Lake neighborhood revitalization. Appreciating our unique status as a mixed-income school, Drew Charter School’s primary purpose is to provide an excellent education to all children living in the Villages of East Lake so that each student reaches his or her full potential and is launched on a pathway to health, impact and prosperity.
Vision – Drew Charter School students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and passion to create positive change in the world.
Mission – Drew Charter School is an exemplary, innovative education community that empowers all students to achieve their full potential.
Shout-outs to:
- The senior students, Ms. Prince, Mr. Wynn, Ms. Danely, Dr. Morgan, Ms. Luczynski , and Ms. Cole who planned, participated in and helped support the “The Voices of East Lake” PBL showcase!
- The junior students, Mr. Baker, Mr. Canney, Mr. White, Mr. Powell, Ms. Williams, and Ms. Nguyen for the amazing production of the 11th grade musical review, 24/7, 365 The Broadway!
- The sophomore students, Ms. Mayes, Ms. Cain, Ms. Duffie, Ms. Cain, Mr. Robinson who worked to create mini-documentaries for the PBL showcase entitled “Swagger Jaggers,” on cultural appropriation!
- The freshmen students, Ms. Klein, Mr. Konieczny, Ms. Nicole, Ms. Wilder and Ms. Hecht for their awesome digital book fair and art show showcases last Wednesday! Click here to visit the digital book fair.
- Students Justin Roberts, Sophie Gallagher, and Molly Watkins for participating in Spanish teacher interviews!
- Students Kashawn Myers and Sydney Berenson for competing and placing at the Spoken Language Competition for the Foreign Language Association of Georgia! Kashawn received a “Notable” rating and Sydney received a “Superior” rating!
- Ms. Hood and the senior team for planning and facilitating the senior movie and lunch event at Movie Studio Grill!
- Coach Weems for his awesome vision for the Drew golf teams and how he is building culture and investment in the program!
- Ms. Casas for an engaging lesson on how to write directions for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in Spanish!
- Mr. Myers for leading the SA PTA Parent Gathering and presenting on Restorative Practices!
- Seniors Courtney Stanback, Asia Foster, Trinity Mosley, Joyah Mitchell for assisting Ms. Livingston with a time intensive project.
- Jamilah El-Amin won 2nd place in the Class A State Literary Competition for Girls Solo, with Ms. Jordan accompanying her on the piano. This opportunity was awarded to ONLY 10 contestants.
Calendar:
Week of: 03/25/19 – 03/31/19
College and Career Week
3/18-03/29 – Re-Enrollment for Drew Students [Practice Gym]
– Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
– Tuesdays, Thursdays – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
B-Day MON. 03/25
- College and Career Week Theme: Mascot Day
- 1:45-4:00 – Take Flight! Rising 9th Grade/Senior Showcase
- 3:00-4:00, Flex Time – Advisory: 9-11th Grade Career Workshop
- 4:30-5:15 – Biggest Loser Bootcamp PBL Showcase
A-Day TUES. 03/26
- College and Career Week Theme: Study Day
- 8:00-11:00 – Appling County Sophomore Visit
- 10:00-11:00 – Mock Milestone Testing (9th Grade)
- 3:00-4:00, Flex Time – Advisory: Scholarship Academy & HOPE Eligibility
- 4:00 – Varsity Golf vs WD Mohammed [Home – Charlie Yates)
- 5:30 – JV Baseball vs Maynard Jackson [Home – Crim]
B-Day WED. 03/27
- College and Career Week Theme: Cradle to College Day
- 9-11th: Dress like a kid
- 12th: Dress like senior citizen
- 3:00-4:00, Flex Time – Senior Academy Talent Show [Theater – Students report directly to the Theater and sit by advisory]
- 5:30 – College and Career Week: Parent University
A-Day THURS. 03/28
- College and Career Week Theme: College T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Day
- 3:00-4:00, Flex Time –
- College and Career Week: College Walk Poster-making [PBL labs]
- Extended-Learning [ELA, Science, Pathways]
- Study Hall [Cafeteria and Fourth Floor Learning Commons]
- Athletic Field
- 3:45-5:45 – Farm Stand [EA]
- 4:30 – Varsity Golf vs Arabia Mt. [Home – Charlie Yates]
- 6:00 – JA/SA Dance Performance
B-Day FRI. 03/29
– Last Day to Buy Yearbooks
– Class of 2019 Senior Walk
– SGA Day of Play
- 1:30-2:00 – Senior Walk [Students stay in their 3rd period classes for the Senior Walk]
- 2:00-3:55 – SGA Day of Play
- 2:00 – students report to advisory
- 2:10 – Students who have paid dues are dismissed
- 2:15 – Students who have not paid dues are walked to their locations
- 9th grade – Joey’s room
- 10th grade – Joshay’s room
- 11th grade – Latrices room
SAT. 3/30 – No Activities Scheduled
Other Upcoming Events
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- 4/1-4/5 – Spring Break
- 4/10 – NHS Induction Ceremony
- 4/12, 6:00 – EA/JA/SA Broadway Review
- 4/13, 3:00 – EA/JA/SA Broadway Review
- 4/19 – SPACE IS: Shelter (see below)
- 4/26 –
- Half-Day for Parent Conferences
- Prom
- 5/18 – Graduation
- June 3-7th – Rising Ninth Grade Summer Bridge Transition Program
Announcements:
- Beta Club Announcement – For the latest information on the Senior Academy Beta Club, visit their website here. If you have questions, email Ms. McKenzie at alicia.mckenzie@drewcharterschool.org
- This site can be found for future reference in the links section on the site.
- First Tee of East Lake – See Flyer here for registration and more information.
- SA PTA Parent Gatherings – On January 17th, we hosted our monthly PTA Senior Academy Parent Gathering on the topic of “Student Portfolios.” These gatherings typically occur every third Thursday of the month, alternating between 8:15 am and 5:00 pm. Our next Gathering will be held on Thursday, March 21st at 8:15 am and the topic will be Restorative Practices.
- If you were unable to attend our last Gathering, a recording is available here.
- The website referenced during the presentation where you can see examples of student portfolios from Animas High School is linked here.
- The video of a student defending her portfolio is available here.
- Do you have a suggestion for a future Parent Gathering topic? Please email our PTA Vice President, Wanda Ray or please complete this form.
- Lottery Application Window for New Students – Applications for new students are open now. If your student has a sibling who is interested in attending Drew, the lottery application window for potential new students is from February 1, 2019 – April 30, 2019. The online application is available on Drew’s website and all qualifying applications will be included in the lottery on May 9th. Please note that the lottery is for potential new students only; all current Drew students will have the opportunity to re-enroll (see below). Additional lottery information can be found at www.drewcharterschool.org/enrollment. Please contact the Enrollment Team at 404-450-0567 or admissions@drewcharterschool.org with any questions.
- Re-enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year is happening now!
Between Monday, March 18 and Friday, March 29, 2019, all current Drew Charter School students (rising 1st -12th) who are returning for the 2019-2020 school year must complete the re-enrollment process. Please note that students currently attending the Cox Pre-K Program at Drew who are interested in attending Drew for kindergarten do not go through the re-enrollment process; they must submit a lottery application by April 30, 2019.- We look forward to seeing you before spring break! Please contact the Enrollment Team at 404-450-0567 or admissions@drewcharterschool.org with any questions.
- There are three steps to re-enrollment:
- Complete the online re-enrollment form, available at www.drewcharterschool.org/reenroll.
- Submit updated proof of residence documents. Parents/guardians must come onsite (JA/SA Practice Gym) between March 18 and March 29, 2019 to provide updated proof of residence documents. Details about the schedule and location can be found here. Please see the Enrollment Checklist for information about required documents.
- Verification of documents. Following verification by Drew staff, a letter will be mailed indicating final re-enrollment status.
- We look forward to seeing you before spring break! Please contact the Enrollment Team at 404-450-0567 or admissions@drewcharterschool.org with any questions.
- Reminder: Lunch Balances – Please take a moment to check your student’s lunch balance at www.MySchoolBucks.com. Any student who owes money, will need to bring cash to pay for lunch until their balance is cleared. Outstanding balances can be paid down and money can be added to students’ accounts on this website. More information is available in this letter.
- SPACE IS: Shelter – Celebrate your Culture! Calling all parent Volunteers for Space is the New Place and the International Night and Visual Arts Sale, Friday, April 19, 2019. Food court and Art Sale begins on the 3rd floor of the Yates campus @ 4pm including food sampling and reception. Performance begins at 8pm. The Theme for this year’s Space is the New Place is “Shelter”; A Celebration utilizing the SPACE of the Yates Campus with artistic presentations demonstrating the STEAM model. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with bringing food samples from around the world. This is a fund raiser for the Visual Arts Department. We are asking parents to donate ethnic foods complete with small serving plates,forks, decorated tables, flags, etc. to represent the country of origin, set up and organize the food. Dress up in your native garb! If you would like to volunteer to bring food, or contribute your time or talents in any other capacity, please contact Reginald Colbert, Director, Center for the Arts @Reginald.colbert@drewcharterschool.org
- Reminder: Yearbook – You can now purchase 2018-2019 [PreK–12th grade] Drew Yearbook , 160 color pages, hardback, $35 online until March 29, 2019 at this link: https://bit.ly/2vU6jex Any questions? Contact: Ms. Isbell
College Acceptances To-Date
| Class of 2019 College Acceptances To-Date | Student Matriculating |
| Alabama A&M University | |
| Alabama State University | |
| Albany State University | Chelsea Cole |
| Auburn University | |
| Augusta University | |
| Baylor University | |
| Bethune-Cookman University | Courtney Harris, 5 Strong Scholar |
| Case Western Reserve University | |
| Claflin University | |
| Clark Atlanta University | |
| Colorado College | Juanye’ Hairston |
| Columbus State University | |
| Dartmouth College | Daisha Thornton |
| Dillard University | |
| East Georgia College | |
| Eastern Kentucky University | |
| Elon University | |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach | |
| Emory University | |
| Florida A&M University | |
| Florida International University | |
| Fort Valley State University | |
| Furman University | Marcus Foster |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Ivy Diamond |
| Georgia Southern University | |
| Georgia State University | |
| Grambling State University | |
| Hampton University | |
| Harvard University | |
| Hollins University | |
| Howard University | |
| Iowa State University | |
| Jackson State University | |
| Jacksonville University | |
| Johns Hopkins University | |
| Keiser University | |
| Kennesaw State University | Chase Porter |
| Lafayette College | Arthur Ayers |
| Langston University | |
| Long Island University | |
| Louisiana State University | |
| Loyola University New Orleans | |
| Mary Baldwin University | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | |
| Mercer University | |
| Miami University of Ohio | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | |
| Mississippi State University | |
| Morehouse College | |
| Morgan State University | |
| New York Institute of Technology | |
| Norfolk State University | |
| North Carolina A&T State University | |
| North Carolina State University | |
| Oglethorpe University | |
| Old Dominion University | |
| Pennsylvania State University | |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | |
| Rutgers University | |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | |
| Savannah State University | |
| Seton Hall University | |
| Spelman College | |
| Stanford University | |
| Stetson University | |
| Tennessee State University | |
| The Ohio State University | |
| The University of Alabama | |
| Tufts University | Kenyetta Akowa, Questbridge Scholar |
| Tuskegee University | Courtney Stanback |
| University of Arkansas | |
| University of Georgia | |
| University of Missouri | |
| University of South Carolina | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | |
| University of Virginia | |
| University of West Georgia | |
| Valdosta State University | |
| Vanderbilt University | |
| Virginia Institute of Technology | |
| Washington University in St. Louis | |
| Wingate University | |
| Xavier University of Louisiana |
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