Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy

Welcome to Drew!

Drew is an elementary school dedicated to building a community that recognizes the brilliance of every student and partners with families to tap into the joy of learning. We foster an environment of high expectations and mutually caring relationships that motivate kids to do and be their best. Our students develop a love of learning and the ability to think critically about their community and the world.

Boy and teacher playing with clay

Family Newsletters

At Drew College Preparatory Academy, we are dedicated to building a community that recognizes the brilliance of every student and partners with families to tap into the joy of learning.

Our Principal Dr. Franklin shares this community in her weekly newsletters!

Family Newletters
Distance learning

Distance Learning

At Charles Drew College Prep, our students develop a love of learning and the ability to think critically about their community and the world.

Learn about how to access your child's information on Parent Vue, find the Daily Schedules during distance learning and find links to online resources like Clever and Raz Kids.

Distance Learning

Fox News: Hero Teacher

We are a team of educators rooted in the community working in partnership with families to create a supportive and enriching educational home for our community’s kids.

Congratulations to Ms. Williams, one of our fabulous preschool teachers, who was recognized on local television for being a Hero Teacher!  We are so proud of you and so grateful for all you do for your students, their families and our community!

What's Happening at Drew?

In spite of the multi-faceted challenges our scholars and teachers have persevered through this year, they are still engaging in activities that stretch their thinking.  Share in the joy of this young learner as she constructs a 2-d shape in a hands-on math lesson!

Return to In-Person Placement Packet and Forms

Find out how to view your placement letter with your student's start date and time in ParentVUE and which forms you will need to fill out for the first day of school.
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More about this school

  • School Type

    Early Education, Elementary School, PreK/TK-5

  • Estimated Enrollment

    215

  • Principal

    • Vidrale Franklin

  • Assistant Principal

    • De Trice Rogers

  • Hours

    Mo - We: 7:50 am-1:55 pm
    Th: 7:50 am-1:00 pm
    Fr: 7:50 am-1:55 pm

  • School Tour

    Call school for times and dates.

  • Uniforms Policy

    Boys: Black pants (no jeans), white collared shirt/polo, black belt, burgundy sweater or vest, all-black shoes Girls: Black skirt, jumper or pants, white collared shirt/polo/peter pan collar, burgundy sweater or vest, all-black shoes

  • This School Feeds Into

  • Neighborhood

    Bayview

  • School Bus

    94124, 94107, 94134

  • School Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, After School Supper

  • School Code

    507
Overview

  • About Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy

    At Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy, we are committed to honoring each and every student. We promote learning, creativity, social and emotional development. As a staff, we seek to enrich our knowledge and develop new skills to build a community of young leaders striving to reach their academic and personal potential.

    Every teacher at Dr. Charles R. Drew meets California criteria for “Highly Qualified” educators. This ensures that each teacher is competent to teach in the subject and grade level in which he or she is certified and degreed. We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated instructional staff committed to meeting the needs of students. Together, Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy has over 100 years of teaching experience.

    Our PreKindergarten Program

    We offer a PreK program for children 2 years and 9 months to 5 years old. Learn more about our PreK program.

Programs

  • After School Programs

    Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy offers two afterschool programs: (1) On-site through Urban Services YMCA and (2) Off-site with Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco. SFUSD Early Education Department Out of School Time Program: PreK , TK & K-5, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 415-330-1546.

  • School Day Academic Enrichment

    • Computer carts
    • Computer lab
    • Technology teacher
    • Tutoring in school

  • Arts Enrichment

    • Cooking or home economics
    • Gardening
    Choral music, movement class, poetry, gardening, cooking, art, Aims music program, Spanish/ music program
School Data
Contact Info

  • Address

    50 Pomona Street, San Francisco, CA, 94124

  • Phone Number

    415-330-1526

  • Fax Number

    415-822-9210

  • Social Networks

Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy

Grades PreK/TK-5

50 Pomona Street, San Francisco, CA 94124

Get directions

415-330-1526

MTWF: 7:50 a.m. - 1:55 p.m., Thursday: 7:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.