Magnet Program

The Medicine and Science Careers Program has been the centerpiece of our school’s curriculum since its establishment. Our program provides a unique opportunity for students to access experience-based learning in environments including hospitals, clinics, research laboratories, and university facilities. Additionally, students actively develop connections with experts and professionals throughout the community, both locally and globally.

Back-to-School Night THIS Thursday 5-7pm

Thursday, August 30th - Gate Meeting 4:30-5pm, Back-to-School Night 5-7pm, SENIOR parent meeting from 7 - 8pm. Meetings are in the Lecture Hall.

NO CELL PHONES

King/Drew and LAUSD have a policy of NO CELL PHONES. Cell Phones must be TURNED OFF and PUT AWAY out of sight during school hours: 8:00am - 3:02pm This policy is in effect campus-wide. If such a device is observed by staff, during school hours or activities, it shall be confiscated until redeemed by a parent/guardian/caregiver or as determined by the school principal/designee.

Chancellor of UC Davis Visits King/Drew

On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, the Chancellor of UC Davis, Gary S. May, visited King/Drew. He was led on a tour, given an overview of the school, and greeted with lots of student stories/testimonials. He ended his visit with a presentation to select students about UC Davis.

2017 Gold Ribbon Schools Award for King/Drew

The California Gold Ribbon Schools Award was created to honor schools in place of the California Distinguished Schools Program, which is on hiatus while California creates new assessment, accountability, and continuous improvement systems. 477 middle schools and high schools applied this year. Schools applied for the award based on a model program or practice their school has adopted that includes standards-based activities, projects, strategies, and practices that can be replicated by other local educational agencies. The award acknowledged elementary schools last year. The Gold Ribbon Awards recognize California schools that have made gains in implementing the academic content and performance standards adopted by the State Board of Education. These include the California Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics, California English Language Development Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards.

King/Drew Magnet HS Seniors Admitted to the UC System in Impressive Numbers

You may have heard that students applied in record number to the UC System which made this acceptance season extremely competitive. What you might not know is that King/Drew Magnet HS of Medicine and Science Seniors remained competitive this year with impressive UC acceptance numbers.