“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”
END OF THE YEAR SCHEDULE FOR 5/20/2024 – 5/24/2024
As we close out the 2024 school year, we are excited to celebrate our SA students and their accomplishments. All awards ceremonies will be held in the YATES GYMNASIUM. Please see grade level times below.
Monday, May 20th – 11th Grade Awards Ceremony (3:15 PM)
Tuesday, May 21st – 10th Grade Awards Ceremony (11:30 AM)
Thursday, May 23th – 9th Grade Awards Ceremony (11:30 AM)
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.
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- THE CLASS OF 2024 ON A BEAUTIFUL AND WELL-EARNED GRADUATION CEREMONY!
- The Graduation Committee for their tireless work, adjustments, communication, attention to detail, and effort to organize the Class of 24 graduation ceremony!
- Julie Koriakin, Don Evans, Quindell Myrick and all of the facilities and maintenance staff for ensuring all logistics, materials, etc. were in place for the smooth operation of graduation!
- Alicia McKenzie, Valeria Lester, Miriam Denard, Dr. Allen, Mr. Roberson, Mrs. Weaver and everyone that participated, volunteered, or attended the graduation ceremony – your support and input is very much appreciated!
- Mr. Parker for capturing each senior for their six-word memoir!
- Mr. Ogunyode and the film class for capturing moments of the Class of 2024!
- Beli Infatry-Johnson for doing an amazing job of putting together the Class of 2024 dedication video this year!
- To all Fine Arts students for your amazing performances, artwork and photography this spring!
- Youtube Channel here!
- 9th and 10th grade students who met their Spring growth goals in MAP!
- Mrs. Gresham for celebrating students and organizing the Mixer!
- Erin Howard and Nicholas Russell who were recently awarded a the Wealth Builds scholarship from Harlem Children’s Zone – a full scholarship w/ leadership opportunities!
- Science Fair award recipients that were celebrated by Delta Community Credit Union!
- Jordyn Jennings; Regie Ingram; Justin Brown; Kayla Simms; Steven Lewis!
- Mr. Wynn and his students who were interviewed for their participation in the inaugural financial literacy challenge. See news story here!
- To Emily Cusick for the organization and facilitation of senior activities during senior week!
- To the senior team and CCR for their support of students throughout the week!
- To Mrs. Lowe for her consistent support of the Senior Academy faculty, staff and students!
- Coach Tracy for her decade long dedication to the Senior Academy – Drew Charter and Athletics recently announced an annual award in her name THE TRACY EDWARDS STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD!
- Everyone that continues to engage in outreach and build meaningful relationships with students throughout and beyond the building!
Principal Coffee for 2024
New Dates
Recordings/Presentation/& Zoom Link Here
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
5/20/2024
| 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 |
1A & 3A EXAMS
11th Grade Awards Ceremony @ 3:15pm
TUESDAY
5/21/2024
| 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-11:30-12:00 |
1B & 3B EXAMS
10th Grade Awards Ceremony @ 11:30am
WEDNESDAY
5/22/2024
| 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-11:30-12:00 |
2A & 4A EXAMS
THURSDAY
5/23/2024
| 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-11:30-12:00 |
2B & 4B EXAMS
9th Grade Awards Ceremony @ 11:30am
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