Address

301 East Lake Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia 30317

Phone 

404 687-0001

Fax

404 687-0480

Website

www.drewcharterschool.org

Principal

Mr. Don Doran

Academy Directors

Ms. Barbara Preuss, pre-K-Grade 5
Mr. Gregory Leaphart, Grades 6-8

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Mrs. Lindsey Luczynski

Mission

To work together as a community of teachers, staff, students, families and volunteers to provide a learning environment that emphasizes high achievement and character development.

Philosophy

Drew’s teaching approach is based on the belief that every child has gifts and talents that must be discovered and nurtured. All students are consistently encouraged to strive to do their best so they may reach their highest potential. A Drew education is one that supports strong intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth.

Educational Approach

Made up of small, flexible, schools within schools, Drew is organized into academies where students are taught by a team of four to six teachers. The Primary Academy serves students in grades pre-K-2; the Elementary Academy serves students in grades 3-5; and Drew’s Junior Academy serves students in grades 6-8.

Drew works in partnership with Edison Schools, one of the nation’s largest and most successful educational companies with experience in supporting charter schools. Technology is integrated throughout the entire curriculum that focuses on excellence in reading, math, science and writing. Student schedules are rounded out with two enrichment classes every day, including art, drama, music, physical education and Spanish. Drew offers programming for Gifted and High Achievement students.

Drew’s mission of high academic achievement is supported by an extended day ( 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and school year. Many students take advantage of the school’s After School Program– one of the most comprehensive in the state.

No Child Left Behind

In 2011-2012, for the eighth consecutive year, Drew made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, and was honored as a Distinguished school for the sixth consecutive year.

Click here for the test scores from 2011-2012.

Admissions

Drew Charter School is open to all children residing within the Atlanta Public Schools attendance zone. As a school of choice, no child is zoned to attend the school, but priority enrollment is given to those residing in the East Lake community. Application forms for new students are accepted from February 1 – April 30 of each year. For more enrollment information, please call 404 687-0001.

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