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The Grauer School Invites Families to "Discover Grauer" on Feb. 2, Feb. 9, and Feb. 16

Visit The Grauer School's campus while school is in session on Feb. 2, 9, and 16, and experience "a day in the life" of a Grauer student!!

The Grauer School invites prospective families to learn about renowned independent education at the next “Discover Grauer Days” tours on February 2, February 9, and February 16, 2017. For over 26 years, The Grauer School has balanced humanitarian, relationship-based education with college preparatory rigor like no other school can. Head of School, Dr. Stuart Grauer, notes, “Educational leaders and experts from around the world are continually visiting and studying our small school model, and we are excited to showcase The Grauer School for local families in our community.”

During the tour, families will learn more about these unique features of a Grauer education:

Dream College Placement: Last year, 93% of Grauer’s graduates were accepted to their top choice schools. A Grauer School education is like no other in the college admissions officer portfolio.

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Access to Leadership: Grauer is a small school by design, with approximately 150 students in grades 7-12 and a 7:1 student to teacher ratio, so that Socratic teaching and authentic mentoring relationships flourish.

Engagement and Inclusion: Grauer’s extensive extra-curricular programs feature all seasons of no-cut sports, music and performing arts, visual arts and photography, film studies, leadership, STEM programs, and community service. Students feel engaged and inspired, and their smiles show it.

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The World: The Grauer School’s legendary Expeditionary Learning program gives their students the opportunity to travel on week-long expeditions throughout the United States and abroad twice a year. Expeditions offer valuable opportunities for students to think on their feet, make lasting friendships all over the world, and offer humanitarian and ecological service. Arts, culture, geography, physical and social challenges, community service, and student reflection are all integral components of these experiences.

Discover Grauer Days are an opportunity for families to visit the Grauer campus and classrooms while school is in session. Through small group tours, families can experience "a day in the life" of a Grauer student. The next Discover Grauer Days tour will take place on February 2, February 9, and February 16 at 9:00 a.m. at The Grauer School, located at 1500 South El Camino Real in Encinitas. Space is limited, so families are asked to RSVP at www.grauerschool.com or by calling 760/274-2116. The Grauer School is currently enrolling grades 7-12 for the 2017-2018 academic year. Grauer uses a rolling admissions process, but applications received by February 3, 2017 will be given priority.

About The Grauer School

The Grauer School, founded in 1991, is a grades 7-12 private, college preparatory school located in Encinitas, California. The school is a member of NAIS, accredited by WASC and serves as a successful educational model for hundreds of private schools around the world through the Small Schools Coalition (SSC), established by Dr. Stuart Grauer in 2011. To learn more about The Grauer School, visit www.grauerschool.com or call 760/944-6777.

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