CHARLES R. DREW
HIGH SCHOOL
Charles Drew High School History
Charles R. Drew High School opened in the Fall of the 2009 school year. This Clayton County School is named after Dr. Charles R. Drew, an American surgeon and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood transfusions, developing improved techniques for blood storage, and applied his expert knowledge to developing large-scale blood banks.
During the school inaugural year, CDHS housed students in grades 9 and 10 from 5 surrounding high schools in order to alleviate overcrowding at those facilities in portions of Jonesboro, Rex, Riverdale and College Park.
In 2012, Charles R. Drew High School added its first senior class to the student body. In 2013, Charles R. Drew High School graduated its first true graduation class. Serving more than 1,555 students in grades 9-12, the academy structure, smaller learning communities and a focus on career paths is the signature feature of Charles R. Drew High School.
·The Medical Science Magnet program gives students interested in medical science careers and early pathway to learning about the field.
·We are proud of our learning communities where students and faculty create stronger relationships, more mentoring occurs, and academics excel.
·The Career Technology labs are places where hands-on, project based learning is taking place. Students who are not inspired by the traditional classroom often shine in these environments.
·Project based learning is how the working world works, working in teams on assignments and then presenting your work to a group. Each lab has several working areas, which challenges the students and develops cognitive skills, social skills, and academic skills all of which contribute to a culture of lifelong learning.
GMAS Testing Begins Next Week
GMAS testing will begin for students enrolled in the following courses next week: Algebra I, Ameican Literature and Composition, Biology, and US History
The testing dates have been modified due to 12-6-2022 now being an ELBC day for the GA Senate Runoff
12- 7 American Literature and Composition - 1
12- 8 American Literature and Composition - 2,3
12 - 9 Biology
12 -12 Algebra I
12 - 13 US History
12-14 through 16 Makeups
Parents andor Guardians - It is extremely important that students are on time and in school these days. The GMAS is a state madated test and cannot be exempted. It counts for 20% of a student's grade for the semester. Please make every attempt to have your student(s) here and on time these days. Thank you for your support in this.
WELCOME BACK STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year at Charles R. Drew High School. We are excited to have everyone back in the building and look forward to a great and productive year.
Some reminders and information:
Classes begin at 8:20 and end at 3:20
Student drop off is in the main parking lot in front of the building. The stadium parking lot is for student parking and buses only. Please do no drop students off in the stadium parking lot.
Students may only bring clear backpacks to school. This is county board policy.
Students need to know their 4 digit bus route number, not the bus number. Bus numbers may change if there is a substitute bus but the route number will remain the same.
Please make sure that your student brings a charged Chromebook to school each day.
Please communicate with your student's teacher(s) about questions or problems
Lost Laptop/ Equipment Link
If you have lost your laptop, charger, or bag you need to follow the instructions below to replace them.
Go to https://interconnect.pivotts.com/prosys
Select Register Now
Fill in the registration code “hP1mC6vA6t”, select “I’m Not a Robot” and follow the instructions. Once completed select “Next”.
Complete Registration Form to order
ELBC User Agreement Form.pdfLaptop Agreement Form - Please fill this form out for your student to receive his or her laptop if they are new 9th graders to CDHS or if they are recent transfers to CDHS. Students will not receive a laptop without the form.
Medical Magnet Sign Up Information
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Parents/ Guardians - Please follow the link below to go to set up appointments with your student's counselor. Meetings are by appointment only.
Counseling Appointment Requests
Request Enrollment Verification
Click here for Online Registration
Withdrawals https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8Xm4g4-4yf9zrYH_laOhbey4qSigrGos2gQvJoShMMpzWLA/viewform
Click here for Records Requests
School Supplies
Parents/ Guardians - We have been asked about school supplies so here is a general list. This is not all that your student may need but it is a good starting place.
Loose Leaf Paper (college ruled), Binder, Notebooks (college ruled), A storage device (external hard drive, flash drive, etc), pencils and pens.
Please make sure that your student has his/ her laptop if they attended CDHS last year. They should bring computer, charger, and bag to school daily.
** Announcements will be made on this page and automated calls as to when new students will pick up laptops.
Parents and Students, please click here to view photos from the 2021 Graduation Ceremony Graduation Photos
