Parents of students in 9th and 10th grades who wish to have their children participate in Gifted Eligibility testing this Spring can complete the Parent Consent form here. The deadline for submission of all consent forms for gifted testing is March 8th.
Link: https://forms.gle/n7pZY5CsxKnst3dD8
Drew Creative Film Company
EP 01 Pilot: S.H.A.P.E. & Homecoming 11.13.23
SENIOR ACADEMY RISING 9th GRADE NIGHT!
We hope to see you next year!
Lottery Application Window for Prospective New Students
February 1, 2024 through April 30, 2024
If your student has a sibling who is interested in attending Drew, or if your student currently attends Cox Pre-K at Drew and would like to enroll in Drew’s kindergarten, the lottery application for the 2024-2025 school year will be available on Drew’s website beginning February 1, 2024. All qualifying applications will be included in an admissions lottery on May 7th, 2024.
Please note that the lottery is for potential new students only. This includes students currently enrolled in the Cox Pre-K Program at Drew who would like to attend kindergarten at Drew. Re-enrollment for rising 1st through 12th graders will occur in March through a separate process (more details coming soon).
Additional lottery information can be found on our website. Please contact Mary Hartigan at 404-450-0567 or enrollment@drewcharterschool.org with any questions.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!
Current student re-enrollment starts on Friday, March 1st
It’s time to start planning for the 2024-2025 school year! Enrolling parent/guardians of rising 1st through 12th graders will receive an email with the subject line “2024-2025 online re-enrollment form for your Drew student(s)” on Friday, March 1. The email will contain a link to the online re-enrollment forms for the Drew students in their household. Re-enrollment must be completed by 3 p.m. on March 18 to secure your students’ seats for the 2024-2025 school year.
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.
Please note: Students currently in the Cox Pre-K Program should submit a 2024-2025 lottery application by April 30th to be included in the kindergarten lottery and do not complete re-enrollment.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in completing your student’s re-enrollment. This information helps us determine how many seats to offer during our admissions lottery and ensure we have accurate, up-to-date information for all students. If you do NOT plan on your student returning to Drew next year, do not complete the re-enrollment form. Please let us know your plans by emailing enrollment@drewcharterschool.org. Additional re-enrollment information can be found here. Please contact us at enrollment@drewcharterschool.org or 404-450-0567 with any questions.
Have you moved?
If your family has moved, please help us stay up-to-date by completing this Address Update Request Form. You’ll be prompted to upload your new proof-of-residency documents when submitting the form. Remember that a student must reside in the Atlanta Public School district to remain eligible to attend Drew. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Enrollment at enrollment@drewcharterschool.org or 404-450-0567.
Join us on Wednesday, March 20, 2023 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for our 2nd Principal’s Coffee with Principal, Mr. Myers.
The link to join is here.
Here is the link for ordering yearbooks this year.
Seniors and their parents or loved ones can also use the same link to purchase Senior Ads.
Price Guide
| Yearbooks | Yearbook Ads (class of 2024 only) |
| Now thru 11/10/23 are $40 | Full Page Ad $125 |
| 11/11/23 thru 1/10/24 are $45 | Half Page Ad $75 |
| 1/11/24 thru 4/10/24 are $50 | Quarter Page Ad $45 |
Please contact Ms. McKenzie-Brown if you have any questions alicia.mckenzie@drewcharterschool.org
Calling all students! Share your thoughts on our school nutrition program! Your voice matters. Participate in our school nutrition survey and help us make your Drew Dining experiences even better. Your feedback shapes our menu!
Link to survey: https://forms.office.com/r/2DJ9gyhcQ8
Please join us in the return of our Parent University on Wednesday, February 28th, 5:30-6:00 pm. The guest speaker, Mr. Chris G. Jourdan, CEO of Jourdan Accounting, will lead a discussion on Financial Literacy. Parent University provides information and resources on various topics of interest for Drew Families. We look forward to seeing you in attendance. This is an in-person event.
STEP UP
Safety Reminders
Please exercise caution to help keep everyone safe during morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups.
- Please obey crossing guards and school police officers directing traffic
- Please stop behind the crosswalk, leaving plenty of room for pedestrians to cross
- Decrease your speed
- Avoid passing other vehicles that are stopped for pedestrians
- Remain focused on the road and avoid distracted driving
- Check side mirrors and blind spots before making a right-hand turn
- Allow bicyclists to pass you before turning left at an intersection
- Leave at least 3 feet of distance between your vehicle and the bicycle when passing
- Exercise caution and drive slowly near bicyclists, particularly children
- Look in your side mirrors before opening your car door
Recently, Atlanta Public Schools (APS), in partnership with the City of Atlanta, adopted the School Zone Speed Safety Camera Program, and the program has launched within Drew’s school zone. Please click here to learn more about the school zone speed safety camera program in APS.
Thank you for your attention and commitment to the safety of our Drew Community.
EAGLES, IT’S TIME TO GET IN SHAPE
This year we’re getting in S.H.A.P.E. and reviving our Senior Academy norms. By getting into S.H.A.P.E we plan to:
Seek to Understand Others – show empathy for differences and serve others
Honor Trust – show integrity and honesty
Act Responsibly – good judgement, good decisions, and be accountable
Present Professionally – uniform on properly and take pride in how your presentation
Evaluate Self – build skills to regulate and deal with emotions
This year we all will work together to focus on S.H.A.P.E. – ing up for the school year.
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Join the Media Services Google classroom: 7iy2jsh.
Highlights:
Read Across Drew Day
Women History Month
Scholastic Book Fair March 11-18, 2024
Digital Book access with MyOn & Epic bookbuddies20241102024.jpg
Save the Dates:
Book Buddies March 6th 2024
STEP UP Mentoring March 5, 2024
Citation Machine
Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Meeting: Due March 22, 2024
SOAR Advisory Reading Program for Junior Academy 2nd Semester
Galileo – Research
Schoolwide Reading Programs
All programs Accelerated Reader, MyOn and Beanstack: Race2Read are available (students should utilize Clever for access)
Georgia Virtual Library – Galileo Password: except
Happy Reading,
Tonya Walker Ricks
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Junior and Senior Academy
Media Specialist
470-355-1200 Ext 1017
Drew Opportunity Fund
Do Good, Shine Bright!
You don’t have to wait. Give today! https://bit.ly/DoGoodShineBright
#ShineBright #FeelsGoodToDoGood #ForTheCommunityByTheCommunity
Show Your Eagle Pride
Drew Charter is excited to announce the launch of a sponsorship banner program!
In addition to showcasing your Eagle Pride to the thousands of people who visit our campus every year, you get the good feeling of knowing you are supporting two important programs: Drew Athletics and the Drew Opportunity Fund.
And sponsorships are 100% tax-deductible!
Interested? Learn more about our banner program here.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
PTA COMMITTEE MEMBERS & CHAIRS
The PTA is looking for volunteers to join all committees as well as chairs for the following committees:
· Community Engagement
· Fundraising
· Health, Wellness, & Safety
· PTA Grants
· Room Parents
Please email ptadrewpresident@gmail.com if you’re interested in volunteering in any capacity!
JOIN OR RENEW TODAY
For more info on PTA volunteer opportunities:
We look forward to seeing you there!
- 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:
- Mrs. Ashley Thomas, Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. B, and everyone that participated in celebrating our staff with the “Caravan of Love”!
- Congratulations to our Boys Varsity Baseball team for their 14-0 win over Towers!
- Thank you to all of our chaperones that ensured the Junior trip was memorable – Mrs. Cusick, Ms. Dowis, Ms. Denard, Ms. AJ, Mr. Spencer, Dr. Morgan, Mr. Mayfield, Ms. K. Ray, and Mr. Ogunyode!
- Thank you to Mrs. Shannon, Mrs. McClung, Mrs. Lester, and everyone for their input and participation in this weekend’s Drew Job Fair!
- Mrs. Gilkey on her engagement and her upcoming union – congratulations!
- Each AIS and everyone for working to build out conference rosters for our upcoming Asynchronous Day!
- Everyone that continues to engage in outreach and build meaningful relationships with students throughout and beyond the building!
Principal Coffee for 2024
New Dates
Coffees for 2024
Wednesday, January 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (click here to join)
Wednesday, February 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (click here to join)
Wednesday, March 20, 2023 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (click here to join)
Coffees for SY 2023
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (click here to join)
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (click here to join)
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (click here to join)
Recordings/Presentation/& Zoom Link Here:
Calendar of Events (below):
Week of 3/4/2024 – 3/8/2024
NO GAMES CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
CANCELED GAMES
RESCHEDULED GAMES
To Wear or Not To Wear? (use link to uniform policy below)
| Counseling Resources, see information below: Dean of CCR: rachel.weaver@drewcharterschool.org 9th and 11th: takiedra.white@drewcharterschool.org 10th and 12th: rob.richardson@drewcharterschool.org Click here to learn more about IEP and 504: MTSS/504 Chronicles Vol 1, Issue 5 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
3/4/2024
| 9th/10th Grade Schedule | 11th/12th Grade Schedule |
| 1st- 8:20-9:50 | 1st- 8:20-9:50 |
| 2nd- 9:55-11:25 | 2nd- 9:55-11:25 |
| Lunch- 11:30-12:00 | 3rd-11:30-1:00 |
| 3rd- 12:05-1:35 | Lunch 1:05-1:35 |
| Advisory – 1:40-2:25 | Advisory – 1:40-2:25 |
| 4th- 2:30-4:00 | 4th- 2:30-4:00 |
TUESDAY
3/5/2024
| 9th/10th Grade Schedule | 11th/12th Grade Schedule |
| 1st- 8:20-9:50 | 1st- 8:20-9:50 |
| 2nd- 9:55-11:25 | 2nd- 9:55-11:25 |
| Lunch- 11:30-12:00 | 3rd-11:30-1:00 |
| 3rd- 12:05-1:35 | Lunch 1:05-1:35 |
| Advisory – 1:40-2:25 | Advisory – 1:40-2:25 |
| 4th- 2:30-4:00 | 4th- 2:30-4:00 |
WEDNESDAY
3/6/2024
| 9th/10th Grade Schedule | 11th/12th Grade Schedule |
| 1st- 8:20-9:50 | 1st- 8:20-9:50 |
| 2nd- 9:55-11:25 | 2nd- 9:55-11:25 |
| Lunch- 11:30-12:00 | 3rd-11:30-1:00 |
| 3rd- 12:05-1:35 | Lunch 1:05-1:35 |
| Advisory – 1:40-2:25 | Advisory – 1:40-2:25 |
| 4th- 2:30-4:00 | 4th- 2:30-4:00 |
THURSDAY
3/7/2024
| 9th/10th Grade Schedule | 11th/12th Grade Schedule |
| 1st- 8:20-9:50 | 1st- 8:20-9:50 |
| 2nd- 9:55-11:25 | 2nd- 9:55-11:25 |
| Lunch- 11:30-12:00 | 3rd-11:30-1:00 |
| 3rd- 12:05-1:35 | Lunch 1:05-1:35 |
| Advisory – 1:40-2:25 | Advisory – 1:40-2:25 |
| 4th- 2:30-4:00 | 4th- 2:30-4:00 |
FRIDAY
3/8/2024
| 9th/10th Grade Schedule | 11th/12th Grade Schedule |
| 1st- 8:20-9:50 | 1st- 8:20-9:50 |
| 2nd- 9:55-11:25 | 2nd- 9:55-11:25 |
| Lunch- 11:30-12:00 | 3rd-11:30-1:00 |
| 3rd- 12:05-1:35 | Lunch 1:05-1:35 |
| Advisory – 1:40-2:25 | Advisory – 1:40-2:25 |
| 4th- 2:30-4:00 | 4th- 2:30-4:00 |
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