Charles R. Drew Charter School Demographics
School History
Charles R. Drew Charter School was opened in 2000 as Atlanta, Georgia's first charter school by the Atlanta Board of Education, The East Lake Foundation, and parents in the East Lake community.
School 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.
School 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.
References
(www.drewcharterschool.org, 2012)
Charles R. Drew Charter School was opened in 2000 as Atlanta, Georgia's first charter school by the Atlanta Board of Education, The East Lake Foundation, and parents in the East Lake community.
School 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.
School 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.
References
(www.drewcharterschool.org, 2012)