FAQ

When is the first day of school? Hide

Thursday, August 28, 2008

But the Freshmen Retreat (which is mandatory) is Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22, 2008

What are normal school hours? Hide

Monday through Thursday 8:15 am - 3 pm;

Friday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Where do I find the Drew School Student Calendar? Hide

Please see the website at http://www.drewschool.org/drewnet/school_year2007-2008.aspx for the 2007-08 calendar. The 2008-2009 calendar will be posted early this summer.

When is the Winter Break? Hide

Winter Break is from Friday, December 19th through Friday, January 2nd. Second semester begins on Monday, January 5th.

Where can I find the Student Handbook? Hide

You can read and download the 2007-08 Student Handbook on the website at http://www.drewschool.org/documents/studenthandbook.pdf. The 2008-09 Handbook will be posted shortly.

Whom do I talk to about my student's schedule? Hide

Please contact the Registrar Michelle Johnson at (415) 409-3739 x111

When will I receive my student's class schedule? Hide

After all processing has been completed, Ms. Johnson will be mailing schedules later in the summer (before the start of school). These schedules will include classes, teachers, periods, and rooms.

When will my student choose his/her Friday electives (A/B Block classes)? Hide

We are finalizing the course offerings and will mail out sign-up forms in July.

Is there any summer reading for incoming Freshmen? Hide

Yes, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, which you should already have copies of from New Student Night.
In addition, the entire school and faculty are encouraged to read Three Cups of Tea for discussion at the beginning of the year.
Freshmen may elect to read this as their optional second summer reading book. You may pick up a complimentary copy from Drew between the hours of 9am and 3pm during the summer if you are interested.

When do Fall sports start? Hide

Fall sports start on August 20th. Schedules will be posted online in June.
Further Questions?
Please check the Drew Dragons Athletics webpage or contact Athletic Director Carlos Reed at 415-409-3739 x208 or email carlosreed@drewschool.org.

What should my student bring on the first day of school? Hide

A notebook and pen/pencil will be fine for the first day. Teachers will notify students of any special needs for their classes going forward.

Who do I contact with a billing or tuition-related question? Hide

Contact Keith Palmer in the Business Office at 415 409 3739 x110 or by email at keithpalmer@drewschool.org.

How do I access the password-protected areas on the Drew website? Hide

New students will receive an orientation on how to use the website, their Drew email accounts, and other technology during their first week of school in August.
New parents will receive instructions on how to log in before school starts. This will be emailed to the email address you provided during the application process, and we will also be holding a new parent website orientation session right before school starts, tentatively scheduled for Friday, August 22 before freshmen students return from the 2-day freshman retreat.

Do Drew students need their own laptop computers? Hide

No, but it can help some students with note-taking and assignment writing to have their own computer. Drew has “mobile laptop carts” that are frequently used for in-class projects and the computer lab is located next to the library for research and general use.

I want to buy a laptop-should I get a Mac or a PC? Hide

You can use either Mac or PC laptops on the Drew wireless network. Most of the computers at Drew are PCs so we can probably offer better casual support for personal PC laptops than we can for Macs, but we are open to all-comers, which means Linux too.

I have other technology questions. How do I get them answered? Hide

You can take a look at the Technology page on our website for some more FAQs - click on the DrewNet menu and choose Technology. Alternatively, you can email our Director of Technology, Tom Wadbrook, at tomwadbrook@drewschool.org.

Other important contacts? Hide

Steve Chabon
Dean of Student Life
(415) 409-3739 x 109
stevechabon@drewschool.org