DREW WON STATE!!!
Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Basketball Team for winning the 1st basketball State Championship in Drew history! Go Eagles!
WE ARE STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
See a clip of some moments here.
[CURRENT] Drew Mask Policy
For more details and access to other resources related to COVID-19 > > > See Here
Phase 1 –
- A mask requirement remains in place for students and staff. However, cloth masks will be allowed again, effective immediately. Retaining the mask requirement will allow us to improve student and family experiences in the following ways:
- Expansion of in-school and out-of-school field trips
- Expansion of capacity for sporting events, performances, and other programs
- Resumption of key in-person parent programs, which will vary by academy.
Phase 2 –
Provided that the public health context continues to improve and CDC guidance remains the same, masks will be strongly recommended, but not required, for students, staff, and families beginning on Wednesday, April 13th. In addition to facilitating the changes in Phase 1, this will allow us time to prepare students, staff, and families for this change and ensure that there is a climate that is respectful to those who decide to mask or not mask.
Lottery Application Notification
[Updated 03/14/22]
REMINDER!! Deadline to re-enroll for 2022-2023 is March 18th!!
Re-enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year ends on Friday, March 18. Re-enrollment MUST be completed by March 18st to secure your students’ seats for the 2022-2023 school year.
The enrolling parent/guardian of rising 1st through 12th graders should have received an email with the subject line “2022-2023 online re-enrollment form for your Drew student(s)”. The email contained a link to the online re-enrollment forms for the Drew students in their household. If you did not receive this email, please first check your junk folder and then reach out to enrollment@drewcharterschool.org.
This year, only students in transition grades (rising 6th and rising 9th) as well as any student who has moved and requires an address update will be required to submit current proof-of-residency documents as a part of their re-enrollment. For these students, there will be an option to upload proof-of-residency documents when completing the online re-enrollment form.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in completing your student’s re-enrollment. This information helps us determine how many new student seats we are able to offer during our 2022-2023 lottery and ensure we have accurate, up-to-date information for all students. Additional re-enrollment information can be found here. Please contact the Enrollment Team at enrollment@drewcharterschool.org or 404-450-0567 with any questions.
Lottery Application Window for New Students Now Open:
February 1, 2022 through April 30, 2022
| To provide opt-in consent for your Academy students, click below: COVID-19 Testing for Drew Students |
– ACTION REQUIRED –
Opt-In for Drew’s New Weekly Surveillance Testing Program
- Be sure to follow on REMIND for real time updates regarding testing information/updates.
- To Sign up for REMIND click the respective link(s) BELOW:
- If you completed testing somewhere else be sure to submit results in the link below:
Student/Staff Document/Self-Report Link
Please note: For returning to campus tests must be conducted no earlier than 2 days from when you plan to be present on campus, please submit test results via the link above.
- To the Boys Varsity Basketball Team for winning the 1st basketball State Championship in Drew history!
- See a clip of some moments here.
- To Coach St. Clair and his leadership and vision for our boys team!
- To the Senior Academy staff and students for earning STEAM certification!
- To all of our SA students, especially those who represented Drew and showed the Georgia Department of Education our STEAM culture, and shared your own individual high school experience.
- The students who represented Drew during our practice walkthrough in December and March 8th. Thank you for taking time out of your class and for making everyone very proud to be a part of Drew! Click here to see student participants.
- Special shout to our STEAM team for all their efforts throughout the process!
- To the SA orchestra and Mr. Gonzalez for receiving straight superiors (highest rating) at Large Group Performance Evaluation!
- To the SA chorus students who performed at Johns Creek High School for our annual Large Group Performance Evaluation!
- They received 2 Superior ratings, and 2 Excellent ratings from the judges, including a Superior in sight-reading! To see their performance see the links below:
- Deo Dicamus Gratias – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5_XYaCGwlM
- The Road Home – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66a_75VHy1E
- They received 2 Superior ratings, and 2 Excellent ratings from the judges, including a Superior in sight-reading! To see their performance see the links below:
- To all our wonderful players, coaches and their families, friends, and fans who supported through it all, from the 9th grade students and teachers!
- To Dr. KM for orchestrating with 9th grade students and teachers, a well-deserved celebration for our winning coach Mr. Bennett!
- Checkout a few memories from this celebratory event, here.
- To Azriel Melvin who participated in Disney Dreamers Academy & Graduation! She was also featured on Magic 1075/975 morning radio show, Instagram page and there was a segment on Good Morning America.
- To Kenyatta Bennett for always giving his students and his players his all throughout this extended basketball season and for spreading spirit with the Eva Davis Way T-shirts!
- To Ms. Cain for being nominated by a Drew family and winning the “Keep the Classroom Running” competition by Hot 107.9!
- To The AWESOME Writers of the Literary Competition team for their success at Regionals; we WON region runner ups AND 6 students placed in the top 3 for their respective events !
- Our four students that placed first in their event, qualified for the State Competition on March 26th!
- 1st place Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking (for the second year) – Kashawn Myers
- 1st place Girls Solo (for the second year) – Kate Drueke
- 1st place Argumentative Essay – Byron Darnton
- 1st place Rhetorical Essay – Lucy Corkran
- 2nd place Boys Solo – D’Anjelo Taylor
- 2nd place Personal Essay – Falon Kelley
- Our four students that placed first in their event, qualified for the State Competition on March 26th!
- To Fury Varsity Cheer for an amazing season!
- Tto Micaiah Parland on her beautiful solo harp performance at the Black Lives Matter Mural Celebration!
- To Nikolai George and Ethan Montgomery for dropping missing grades during Extended Learning Time in school!
- To Ms. Livingston for being the extra strength gorilla glue that holds us All Together!
- To Mr. Wynn for spearheading the 12th grade PBL project!
- To Ms. Hood for being a constant safe space for students and even staff!
- To Mrs Webster-Whyte for being everything to everybody. Always willing to go the extra mile!
- To Mrs. Stokes and Mr. Richardson for organizing a beautiful Induction ceremony for Class of 2022 National Honor Society Inductees!
Principal Coffee REMINDER:
If you missed the information from the last Principal’s Coffee please see the slideshow below:
Recordings/Presentation/& Zoom Link Here
Typically, high school is the time when young Eagles are maturing and are prepared to fly on their own. Encourage this independent practice. They will still need the watchful eye to guide them in their development and learning. Please do so during breaks and refrain from interrupting live instruction for the benefit of the students and teachers. The slideshow will include some additional ways you can support your learner in the virtual environment.
See You All on March 16th,2022 @12pm !
Zoom Link for the Principal Coffee
Stay Updated! See the notes below:
- Reminders
- Scholarship Opportunities [as/when available]
- Student Opportunities
- etc.
Directory of All Senior Academy Resources
Use the following link if you obtain COVID test results from outside of Drew. Submit results here: Submit External COVID Test Results – Link
Calendar of Events (below):
Week of 03/14– 03/20
Stay Updated! See the notes below:
NEWS: The Difference between a 504 & IEP Talk about this! IEP vs. 504 Plan: What’s the Difference?
Many of you may have questions about what is the difference between a 504 and an IEP. Click on the link below to learn more: MTSS/504 Chronicles Vol 1, Issue 4
*UPDATED: 03/14/22*
| Counseling Resources, see information below: Dean of CCR: rachel.weaver@drewcharterschool.org 9th and 11th- tara.davis@drewcharterschool.org 10th and 12th: rob.richardson@drewcharterschool.org Media Center Resources, see information below: Google Classroom Code – 7iy2jsh [Students only have access] Maker Space Activities : Checkout the STEAM Initiatives/Opportunities, visit the calendar on their page by following this link –> bit.ly/DrewMAKE |
Monday
03/14
- Schedule [*Virtual Teachers/Students Follow Normal Virtual Schedule*
- 1st 8:00-9:30
- 2nd 9:35-11:05
- 3rd Period 11:10 – 1:25
- 11:10-11:40 9th and 10th lunch
- 12:50-1:25 11th and 12th lunch
- 4th 1:30-3:00
- Junior ACT prep 2:45
- Flex Time Clubs, 3:05pm
- Student Club Assignments
- To search this doc, use “CTRL + F”, type the student name in question
- Dismissal 3:40
| Counseling Resources, see information below: Dean of CCR: rachel.weaver@drewcharterschool.org 9th and 11th- tara.davis@drewcharterschool.org 10th and 12th: rob.richardson@drewcharterschool.org Media Center Resources, see information below: Google Classroom Code – 7iy2jsh [Students only have access] Maker Space Activities : Checkout the STEAM Initiatives/Opportunities, visit the calendar on their page by following this link –> bit.ly/DrewMAKE |
Tuesday
03/15
Tuesday Schedule-
- Schedule [*Virtual Teachers/Students Follow Normal Virtual Schedule*]
- 1st 8:00-9:30
- 2nd 9:35-11:05
- 3rd Period 11:10 – 1:25
- 11:10-11:40 9th and 10th lunch
- 12:50-1:25 11th and 12th lunch
- 4th 1:30-3:00
- Junior ACT prep 2:45
- Flex Time Extended Learning, 3:05pm
- Students will complete extended learning via zoom
- Dismissal 3:40
| Counseling Resources, see information below: Dean of CCR: rachel.weaver@drewcharterschool.org 9th and 11th- tara.davis@drewcharterschool.org 10th and 12th: rob.richardson@drewcharterschool.org Media Center Resources, see information below: Google Classroom Code – 7iy2jsh [Students only have access] Maker Space Activities : Checkout the STEAM Initiatives/Opportunities, visit the calendar on their page by following this link –> bit.ly/DrewMAKE |
| Monthly Principal’s Coffee [Next Meeting: 21-22 School Year Date TBA] |
Wednesday
03/16
[“C” Day moved to Friday]
Wednesday Schedule-
- Schedule [*Virtual Teachers/Students Follow Normal Virtual Schedule*
- 1st 8:00-9:30
- 2nd 9:35-11:05
- 3rd Period 11:10 – 1:25
- 11:10-11:40 9th and 10th lunch
- 12:50-1:25 11th and 12th lunch
- 4th 1:30-3:00
- Junior ACT prep 2:45
- 3:00 SA Equity Committee Meeting
- Flex Time Extended Learning, 3:05pm
- Students will complete extended learning via zoom
- Dismissal 3:40
- 4:30 BME Affinity Session
| Counseling Resources, see information below: Dean of CCR: rachel.weaver@drewcharterschool.org 9th and 11th- tara.davis@drewcharterschool.org 10th and 12th: rob.richardson@drewcharterschool.org Media Center Resources, see information below: Google Classroom Code – 7iy2jsh [Students only have access] Maker Space Activities : Checkout the STEAM Initiatives/Opportunities, visit the calendar on their page by following this link –> bit.ly/DrewMAKE |
Thursday
03/17
Thursday Schedule-
- Schedule [*Virtual Teachers/Students Follow Normal Virtual Schedule*]
- 1st 8:00-9:30
- 2nd 9:35-11:05
- 3rd Period 11:10 – 1:25
- 11:10-11:40 9th and 10th lunch
- 12:50-1:25 11th and 12th lunch
- 4th 1:30-3:00
- Junior ACT prep 2:45
- Flex Time Extended Learning, 3:05pm
- Students will complete extended learning via zoom
- Dismissal 3:40
| Counseling Resources, see information below: Dean of CCR: rachel.weaver@drewcharterschool.org 09th and 11th- tara.davis@drewcharterschool.org 10th and 12th: rob.richardson@drewcharterschool.org Media Center Resources, see information below: Google Classroom Code – 7iy2jsh [Students only have access] Maker Space Activities : Checkout the STEAM Initiatives/Opportunities, visit the calendar on their page by following this link –> bit.ly/DrewMAKE |
Friday
03/18
[“C Day Schedule]
Friday Schedule-
- Dress Down Day – Drew Spirit Wear
- Schedule [*Virtual Teachers/Students Follow Normal Virtual Schedule*]
- 1A- 8:00-8:45
- 2A- 8:50-9:30
- 3A- 9:35-10:20
- 4A- 10:25-11:45 11/12 Lunch- 10:25-11:05
- 9/10 Lunch- 11:10-11:45
- 1B- 11:50-12:35
- 2B- 12:40- 1:25
- 3B- 1:30- 2:10
- 4B- 2:15-3:00
- 2:30 – PEP RALLY
- Color Wars
- 09th Grade – Green
- 10th Grade – Yellow
- 11th Grade – White
- 12th Grade – Black
- Color Wars
- 2:30 – PEP RALLY
- Dismissal 3:40
03/19| Saturday
- 9am-12pm, Saturday School
03/20 | Sunday
COVID Testing 12pm – 4pm – Yates Campus (Teacher Parking Lot)** CANCELLED FOR NOW **- ** WEEKEND TESTING WILL RESUME AT A LATER DATE**
Upcoming Events-
- 03/23
- Asynchronous Day
- Parent – Teacher Conferences
- 3:05 PM – 3:45 PM, Senior Community Forum [Zoom]
- Asynchronous Day
- 03/25
- Uniform Day
- STEAM Workshop Day
- 03/29
- ACT School Day
- 03/30
- Women’s History Month Program
- 04/01/22
- Drama Performance
- 04/4 – 04/08
- Spring Break (Holiday) APRIL ‘22
- Saturday – 04/16/22
- Prom [FAQs / 165 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303]
- April 18-22: Theme Days / Flyer *Coming Soon*
- College and Career Week
- Saturday – 05/21/22
- Tentative Graduation Date
Additional Announcements and Opportunities for Drew Community
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- Parents are encouraged to join this platform, to receive updates for your student:
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Uniform Needs!
- Guardians looking for uniform options can visit our online store with Flynn O’hara
- Guardians be sure to order as soon as possible; the estimated time of delivery is typically 2-3 weeks from the day you order.
- To reference the dress code for the Senior Academy, click here.
Dear Drew Parents/Guardians:
• The Returning to Campus Website Page offers more detailed information about what to expect, general guidelines/procedures. In addition to safety and health measures in place to protect our school community. To view, click below or directly on Drew’s website: Return to Campus Webpage
STEAM Portfolio Information
Our campus has been certified as a STEAM School twice so far… The Elementary Academy earned this recognition in 2017 and the Junior Academy earned the recognition in 2018 from the Georgia Department of Education.
This important designation was created to recognize institutions committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. The certifications confirm Drew’s position as a statewide leader in innovative education. Of course, the marathon continues- Drew’s Senior Academy is also in the process of earning this certification next!
We began pre-COVID and with new systems in place the process has resumed. This section will highlight student work which will be submitted for STEAM CERTIFICATION. Please note, ALL SENIOR ACADEMY students will have a portfolio displayed for this certification, for additional support or to work with the STEAM team on this portfolio please reach out to
Portfolios Mission:
Students will have a collection of their work and thoughts that will remain in their hands throughout their life. Portfolios can be used for college entrance applications, job applications, and scholarship applications.
To view the 2021 Portfolio Tip & Kudos to add or mirror in your Portfolio: CLICK HERE
PTA UPDATES
The PTA Needs YOU!
This year, more than ever, Drew teachers and families need our support!
What do the PTA dues and fundraising efforts pay for (especially during the 2020-21 school year)?
- Teacher Appreciation Gifts
- Donations to The Opportunity Fund – which supports Drew families
- Teacher and Classroom Grants – for projects enhancing student learning
- Some past examples include:
- Leveled library with cart to be shared across a single grade level
- Class set of guitars
- iPads/Chromebooks for use within a specific classroom
- Beekeeping materials and bees
- Drones for a robotics club
- Materials and choreography for a choral performance
- This support for our students, teachers and families would not be possible without your membership!
Join or renew today! www.drewcharterschoolpta.com
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