YEARBOOKS
Please share the following information about Senior Ads with students and family members:
The deadline for yearbook ads has been extended until January 31st 2025.
Click HERE to purchase Senior Ads. You must register for an account, design, and purchase your ad by January 31st. The design maker is embedded in the process, but you can also create a design in Canva or Adobe and then upload it. It’s completely up to you.
(Please note that Seniors do not need to purchase a yearbook separately because one is included in their Senior Dues)
Please contact Alicia McKenzie-Brown (alicia.mckenziebrown@drewcharterschool.org) if you have any issues with designing or purchasing senior ads.
View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
DREW CHARTER SCHOOL – JA/SA
Event Code: FE287624
Also Needed: Infinite Campus Student ID
Thank you for your support and commitment to volunteer at Drew Charter School. As we approach the holiday season, we know that there will be an increase in Volunteer Background requests. To ensure we are able to meet this increase in demand, please be aware that we are required to use outside systems to complete our background checks. Occasionally, some states have to pull their databases offline due to technical or securtiy issues which is out of our control. Because of this, please be aware that WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 7 TO 14 DAYS BEFORE WE ARE ABLE TO SUBMIT CLEARANCE APPLICATIONS. This enables us a better opportunity to clear all applicants even if some systems are down.
All requests should be submitted to drewvolunteers@drewcharterschool.org
Drew Creative Film Company: Principal’s Desk
Thank you so much for your incredible support of our Reading Bowl team. The next step of our journey will take place on February 8th at Clayton State University. Let’s continue to cheer our team on as they represent DCS.
Highlights:
- Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl upcoming competition Regionals February 8, 2025 Clayton State University
- Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Contest Meeting Feb 6, 2025
- Book Buddies highlights from January 30, 2025
- Black History Month Theme
- Galileo updated password
Tonya Walker Ricks Ed. S
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Junior and Senior Academy
Media Specialist
470-355-1200 Ext 1017
Relator, Maximizer, Input, Arranger and Futuristic
Thinking about moving? Please remember that your family must reside in our school district (Atlanta Public Schools) to continue attending Drew. Drew is located close to the border of Atlanta Public Schools and DeKalb County School District, so some addresses that are near Drew might not be a part of our district. To determine if an address is within our school district, you may use the district’s school locator or reach out to the Enrollment Team at enrollment@drewcharterschool.org or 404-450-0567. We are here to help!
Already moved? Please update your address with us as soon as possible. You may submit an address update request via this link. Thank you for keeping us up to date!
- All of our Seniors that were recognized during Senior Night – thank you for your commitment and involvement!
- All of our SHAPE Up students for following norms and being nominated by their respective teachers – Walter Nunnally, Zaria Richards, Justin Clay, Panselle Range, Kampbell Harris, Jada Shinabarger, and Terrance Brown!
- All the members of the Counseling and Wellness team – we hope this week you felt the love and appreciation for everything you do to ensure the well-being, humanity, and success of every individual child!
- Mrs. Brocks and Mr. Mayfield for leading engaging Chemistry stations this week – students made ionic bond models, engaged in a lab, completed a pre-lab and more!
- Dr. Pinder, Ms. Gay, Mr. Brewer, Mrs. Lasterwood, and Mrs. Holman for engaging our Achievers, BOND, and STEP Up members in an exciting ski trip!
- 9th grade, 10th grade, and CCR chaperones for ensuring that students had an enriching college tour to Emory and Oglethorpe!
- Dr. Kurt for facilitating an activity where students interpreted art standards and reflected on their proficiency and alignment based on their last project!
- Mr. Swarn and Ms. Holman for giving students voice and choice with how they interpreted scenes from the Odyssey with their songbook activity!
- Mr. Mayfield and Mr. Meneese intently counselling and supporting learners – who seemed in various stages of being checked out. Each of these colleagues showed not only skill but also compassion and a relational connection that shows Drew at its best in meeting the needs of the whole child!
- Mr. Alford and Dr. Morgan for differentiating and bringing narratives to life through graphic novels to introduce students to the 369th Infantry Regiment – The Harlem Hellfighters!
- Varsity Girls and Boys on their respective wins!
- Each and every staff member that has been particularly proactive, solution-oriented, and intentional in their actions!
Your Feedback Matters: Complete Georgia Department of Education Survey
The Georgia Department of Education is also eager to hear from you, our valued parents and guardians. Please take a few moments to complete the 22-question survey for parents/ guardians by clicking the button below. Your participation will help enhance our educational programs. If you have two or more children at Drew attending the same academy, please only complete one survey for that academy. If you have two or more children attending multiple academies, please complete one survey per academy.
Family Survey Links:
The surveys are confidential, and school leaders will only receive school-level data. Some examples include the total percentage of students who feel safe in school restrooms or the total percentage of families who feel welcome at Drew. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in creating a positive learning environment for our students. We appreciate you!
Remind Text:
The Georgia Department of Education wants to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete the 22-question confidential family survey linked below. Your feedback helps improve our school.
SY 2024 – 2025 Cell Phone Policy
SY 2024 – 2025 Uniform Policy
A Quick Glance at the SA Daily Schedule
Senior Academy BELL Schedule
| 8:15-8:20 | Bell Ringer/1st period attendance |
| 8:20 – 9:50 | 1st period |
| 9:55 – 11:25 | 2nd period |
| 11:30 – 1:35 | 3rd period 9th & 10th Grade Lunch 11:30 -12:00 11th & 12th Grade Lunch 1:05 – 1:35 |
| 1:40 – 2:25 | F L E X |
| 2:30 – 4:00 | 4th period |
| Monday 2/24 | Tuesday 2/25 | Wednesday 2/26 | Thursday 2/27 | Friday 2/28 |
| A DAY | B DAY | A DAY | B DAY | B DAY |
Athletics Schedule
| 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 |
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WINTER HOLIDAY BREAK
FEBRUARY 17 – FEBRUARY 21
SENIOR ACADEMY WILL BE CLOSED!
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