Learning At Drew
GREAT MINDS AREN’T ALIKE
At Drew, exceptional teachers encourage each individual’s greatest intellectual growth through discoveries that we make together. With a highly experiential curriculum and a daily schedule that maximizes engagement, this is education that makes us happy as it prepares us for a complex future.
A Relevant Academic Program
Through a blend of core subject matter, experiential classes and projects, and expert college counseling, we emerge from Drew with a deep understanding of how to apply our knowledge and goals to the wider world.
Beginning in 9th grade, choose from honors and advanced topic classes, dynamic electives, and interdisciplinary courses that align with your interests and your strengths. This is a learning community of student autonomy and intellectual discovery—and you'll be asked to think broadly and deeply.
At Drew, experiential learning happens year-round—not just for a few weeks. Cross-disciplinary and cross-platform experiences are core to Drew's academic program. You'll apply classroom concepts to real-world situations through hands-on programs that emphasize understanding, connection, and impact.
You'll build a solid foundation at Drew and be ready for any advanced study. Drew's curriculum more than exceeds the University of California’s eligibility requirements. With the support of Drew college counselors, you'll find and prepare for the college that matches your ambitions.
For at least two years, we learn to apply the creative process to the arts and beyond.
We establish our voices—our styles—and we integrate the city as an extended lab for museum trips, artist visits, and working on location. The results? Esteemed art colleges and programs. Renown creations. Illustrious careers. A lifetime of vibrancy.
A Supportive Environment
Drew emphasizes strong relationships and unyielding encouragement for us to be ourselves and expand our limits.
STUDENT-TEACHER RELATIONSHIPS
Learn alongside teachers as they inspire and guide you to connect subject matter to lived and relevant experiences. Drew teachers know teenagers—and want to get to know you. They'll be the educators and mentors who help you get the most out of high school.
Learn alongside teachers as they inspire and guide you to connect subject matter to lived and relevant experiences. Drew teachers know teenagers—and want to get to know you. They'll be the educators and mentors who help you get the most out of high school.
ADVISORY
Grow from the individualized support of your advisor while bonding with your full advisory group each week. This community within the Drew community will become your support system and your number one advocate.
Grow from the individualized support of your advisor while bonding with your full advisory group each week. This community within the Drew community will become your support system and your number one advocate.
STUDENT AGENCY
Be the leader of your own academic schedule and path. Feel safe exploring, initiating, and beginning new ideas, classroom discussions, and more at Drew. Your personal agency is nurtured and encouraged because it's how you'll figure out what you want to do during and after Drew.
An Optimal Schedule
Drew’s unique bell schedule is carefully designed to optimize our learning.
SCHOOL BEGINS AT
8:50AM
An overwhelming amount of research has emerged that decisively shows how more sleep in the morning benefits teenage health and performance in school.
An overwhelming amount of research has emerged that decisively shows how more sleep in the morning benefits teenage health and performance in school.
6 CLASSES
PER SEMESTER
You’ll be enrolled in six classes each semester with one class period free as a prep period. Drew students like to use the prep period to stay on top of their schoolwork, socialize, or meet with teachers.
You’ll be enrolled in six classes each semester with one class period free as a prep period. Drew students like to use the prep period to stay on top of their schoolwork, socialize, or meet with teachers.
TIME IN THE
REAL WORLD
Every day you have time to go off campus during lunch, and teachers build in time for experiences that take advantage of Drew’s Pacific Heights location. Drew students learn to navigate the real world and gain independence and responsibility.
Every day you have time to go off campus during lunch, and teachers build in time for experiences that take advantage of Drew’s Pacific Heights location. Drew students learn to navigate the real world and gain independence and responsibility.
An independent, nonsectarian, coeducational college preparatory school serving grades 9–12 where teenagers’ questions, self-expression, and high ambitions are respected, supported, and at the center of the experience.
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