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:
- Ms. McGregor, who has joined us as the long-term substitute for Ms. Simmons’ classes (Mr. Vanderplate has moved over to teach Mr. Konieczny’s classes)!
- Ms. Krsulic, for all of her hard work in Ms. Klein’s classes as a student teacher! Thank you and we wish you the best of luck!
- Junior Terron Joiner for being selected for the QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program! He will participate in the Leadership Seminar on Global Issues this summer at the University of Notre Dame.
- Sophomore Shacari Hardy, who made the All-Region Basketball Team for the 2018-2019 season!
- Freshman Jamari Aycock for his acceptance into the fully funded, three-year cohort, MS^2 STEM summer program in Andover, MA!”
- All of the parents, guardians and caregivers who attended the Head of Schools forums to learn about the finalists for this position, including several folks who attended all three!
- Ms. McKenzie, for her continued leadership of the gifted program this year!
- Mr. Gaines for populating the great content on the hallway monitors and Mr. Hairston for producing many of the videos featured there!
- Enrollment Manager, Ms. Hartigan, for her leadership of the re-enrollment process this year! 91% of families complete the re-enrollment process during the prescribed window!
- Ms. Luster and Ms. White’s Foundations of Engineering class that happened to be presenting their latest projects during the Senior Academy’s first STEAM Pre-Certification Visit last week (see picture above)!
Calendar:
Week of: 04/15/19 – 04/21/19
B-Day. MON
- 04/15
- Flex Time –
- Clubs: Peer Leadership Group B, Creative Writing Club, Debate Team, GSA, Math Mentors, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Spanish Language and Culture Club, Young Black Excellence
- Study Hall [Cafeteria and Fourth Floor Learning Commons]
- Main Gym
- 4:00 – Varsity Golf vs Grady HS [Brown Mills]
- 5:00 – Varsity Soccer @ Atlanta Classical [Atlanta Classical]
- 6:00 – NHS Induction Ceremony [Theater]
A-Day TUES
- 04/16
- Flex Time –
- Extended-Learning (Math, Social Studies, Spanish)
- Study Hall [Cafeteria and Fourth Floor Learning Commons]
- Practice Gym
- 5:00 – Varsity Soccer vs Carver: Senior Night [Home]
- 7:30 – Harp Concert [Theater]
B-Day WED – BLAZER DAY
- 04/17
- Flex Time –
- 3:00-6:00 – 10th Grade Book Fair PBL Showcase
- Extended Learning [12th Grade]
- Gifted Seminar 9th & 10th [Mac Lab]
- Study Hall [Cafeteria and Fourth Floor Learning Commons]
- Main Gym
- 6:00 – EA/JA/SA Band & Orchestra PRISM Concert [Location TBD]
A-Day THURS
- 04/18
- Flex Time
- Extended-Learning (ELA, Science, Pathways)
- Study Hall [Cafeteria and Fourth Floor Learning Commons]
- Practice Gym
- 4:30 – Varsity Golf vs Centennial [Girls only – Country Club of Roswell]
- 5:00 – Varsity Soccer @ Maynard Jackson
- 6:00 – Spring PTA General Body Meeting and Budget Hearing [EA Cafeteria]
- 6:30 – EA Dance Performance [Theater]
B-Day FRI
- 04/19
- Flex Time, 1:30-2:20 – Advisory
- 5:00 – International Visual Arts Sale
- 7:30 – Space is the New Place Reception [3rd Floor/11th Grade PBL Lab]
- Sunset (~8:30) – Space is the New Place
Other Upcoming Events
- 4/22-4/26 – Administrative Professionals Week
- 4/22 –
- Ninth Grade Lit/Comp EOC Milestone Assessment
- Board of Directors Meeting
- 4/23 –
- Ninth Grade Lit/Comp EOC Milestone Assessment
- Varsity Golf vs WD Muhammad (Senior Night)
- 4/24 –
- Administrative Professionals Day
- American Lit/Comp EOC Milestone Assessment
- 4/25 –
- Farm Stand [EA]
- American Lit/Comp EOC Milestone Assessment
- 5:00 – SA PTA Parent Gathering
- 4/26
- Economics EOC Milestone Assessment
- Half-Day for Parent Conferences
- 7:00 – Prom
- 4/29 – Algebra 1 Section 1 EOC Milestone Assessment
- 4/30 –
- Algebra 1 Section 2 EOC Milestone Assessment
- 6:00 – Senior Awards Night [The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church]
- 5/1 – Geometry Section 1 EOC Milestone Assessment
- 5/2 – Geometry Section 2 EOC Milestone Assessment
- 5/3 – US History EOC Milestone Assessment
- 5/5, 4:00 – Drew Speaker Series: Ryan Gravel (Beltline Founder)
- 5/6-5/10 – Teacher Appreciation Week
- 5/6 –
- Physical Science EOC Milestone Assessment
- AP US Government Exam
- 5/7 –
- National Teacher Appreciation Day
- Biology EOC Milestone Assessment
- AP Spanish Language Exam
- 5/8 –
- Make-Up EOC Milestone Assessment
- 6:00 – Senior Academy Awards Ceremony
- 5/9 –
- AP Chemistry Exam
- Senior Exams (3TTh and 4TTh classes)
- Make-Up EOC Milestone Assessment
- Flex Time – 9th Grade Community Forum
- 6:00 – Drew Enrollment Lottery
- 5/10 –
- AP US History Exam
- Senior Exams (1A, 3MWF and 4MWF classes)
- AP Computer Science Principles
- 5/13 –
- AP Biology Exam
- Senior Exams (1B and 2MWF classes)
- MAP Administration (9-10th Grades)
- 2:30 – College Decision Day
- 5/14 –
- 8:00 – AP Calculus Exam
- 12:00 –
- AP Human Geography Exam
- Yearbook Signing/Senior Closeout
- Flex Time – End-of-the-Year Assembly
- 5/15 –
- AP English Language Exam
- MAP Administration (9-10th Grades)
- 9:00-3:00 – Senior Field Trip [Tentative: Main Event]
- 5/16 –
- AP World History Exam
- 9:00-12:00 – Graduation Practice
- 12:00-2:00 – Senior Picnic
- 2:00 – Graduation Ticket Distribution
- 5/17 –
- 9:00-12:00 – Graduation Practice
- 12:30-1:30 – Graduation Dress Rehearsal
- 5/18, 4:00 – Graduation
- June 3-7th – Rising Ninth Grade Summer Bridge Transition Program
Announcements:
- SA PTA Parent Gatherings – On March 21st, we hosted our monthly PTA Senior Academy Parent Gathering on the topic of “Restorative Practices.” 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, April 25th at 5:00 pm.
- 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.
- 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. 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: 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.
- 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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