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Our daughter graduated from Drew six months ago and her college transition confirms that Drew was an excellent choice. Drew’s teachers helped her discover and develop a talent in foreign language, inspiring her to go beyond the minimum and take a full four years of Spanish. Her skills were good enough that she tested out of the college’s requirement altogether (but she plans to continue nonetheless). She’s tutoring a local Hispanic first grader in reading in her first semester. Similarly, she arrived at Drew with a background in music but questioning whether it was “right” for her. The faculty encouraged her to “dip her toe” into chorus; she ultimately aced AP Music Theory and now intends to make it a big part of her college program where she is already excelling. Drew also nailed another important (but often overlooked) “college prep” function: social/emotional development. The school’s supportive environment allowed our daughter to build deep friendships, experience her first relationship, and really understand how to relate to people. These social skills were important for navigating adult life on a college campus, three thousand miles away from home. With the perspective of time (and another high school), I’d highly recommend giving Drew a good look – it is a unique gem!

A Drew Dad

I have a Freshman and Senior boy at Drew. My husband and I are born and raised in SF and went to Catholic schools (as did our boys). We didn’t know what to expect but I’m glad we took a leap. My senior has had a rough go of high school (hard transition from Catholic school/probably should have gone to a larger school? who knows) but Drew has worked with us/him for 4 years. There are some amazing teachers here! My Freshman has fit in amazingly well – this class is super tight and diverse in their interests (sporty/artsy/musical/everything and all!). He got into Lick, SHCP and Drew and is so happy he chose Drew. The entire family is included and updated about progress and we all know how great teenagers are with decision making!). The class size, promotion of small group discussions and 1:1 that Drew Offers are the hugest draw. I do wish they had a cafeteria or food option which is my only gripe (can’t make lunch for myself let alone my picky kids & the neighborhood isn’t cheap!).

When your are a high schooler and find yourself winding up here at Drew it really felt like you’ve come down in the world. But actually there WERE very smart people here only dragged down by some who were unmotivated and they weren’t such bad people it’s just that by now decades later they’re probably making more money than the smart people who feel isolated because they are told they are introverted. In fact just getting their brain power ripped off. I didn’t mean anything by those remedial vocabulary quizzes turning em in in 10 seconds. I miss my teachers who wanted to really teach me and open up the world and encourage me and said I have Total Recall. And only to get back in touch with decades later and for them to tell me they’re interested in my projects. That reminds me to write Toño