Dr. Grauer is amidst a late draft of his forthcoming book, “The Way to Pancho’s Kitchen: Original Instructions for Small School Leadership,” and is thrilled to post a sample chapter here. This book, six years in the making, should be coming out late this year.
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As a premier independent private school in San Diego, we are steadfastly dedicated to preparing tomorrow’s leaders for roles in our global community. The Grauer School was founded in 1991 by Dr. Stuart Grauer to provide teens with an environment to develop their own empowered voices. Our green, six-acre campus in Encinitas, California offers diverse programs accommodating approximately 160 students in grades seven through 12.
Our Socratic learning environment allows our students to stand on their own two feet while developing critical thinking skills necessary to meet the unique challenges of a rapidly changing society and world. Our curriculum allows students the flexibility to take classes for fun, learn how to make mistakes, become confident pursuing their passions, and ultimately follow their hearts doing things they are drawn to, rather than plotting out preordained or controlled paths they have little or no control over.
At the Grauer School, we believe our students achieve more enduring outcomes by cultivating independent thinking faculties necessary for self-empowerment, which includes forming core values like personal motivation, freedom, and courage. Our innovative curriculum has resulted in many students matriculating to the nation’s finest colleges and universities. As an inclusive independent school committed to celebrating diversity in all forms, we welcome students of many cultural and social backgrounds throughout the United States and across the globe.
A visit here could easily change the way you see great education
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KUSI and FOX5 San Diego featured The Grauer School’s state-ranked archery teams on their Sports news. Emmy-Award winning sports reporter Allison Edmonds came to campus with her crew to interview Trevor Olson, our Athletic Director and Archery Team Coach, as well as some of our student-athletes.
Grauer Seniors Karina A. '24 and Emerson M. '24, ASB Co-Presidents, were recognized at the "Laurels for Leaders" Awards Ceremony, which honors and recognizes San Diego County Associated Student Body (ASB) Presidents for their dedication and commitment to leadership and service in our community.
An Inclusive Independent Private School in San Diego
96% Acceptance rate to the
top two colleges of choice
176 Sister schools worldwide
(UNESCO Associated Schools)
41Countries students
have travelled to on expeditions
Top 10 Places to work in the U.S.
-Outside Magazine
70% Student body participation in team sports
Grauer Events
We will be operating under a 7-Period Day schedule today.
Faculty Lead: Lindsay Zickler
We will be operating under an Even Friday schedule today. Students will attend periods 2, 4, 6, and 5.
Our annual Spring Gala will be held on-campus on Saturday, May 4, and we need your help! We welcome all parents to join us in planning the greatest Grauer celebration.
Staff/Faculty Lead: Lindsay Zickler
Today's assembly is an extended meeting from 12:30pm - 2:00pm. After our all-school meeting and announcements, individual expedition groups will meet with their teams.
Come join us in this friendly tournament and get to know one another while having fun! There will be snacks, drinks, and fun prizes. We simply ask that you bring a bottle of wine or champagne as your entry ticket, which will be used at our Gala on Saturday, May 4th. One lucky guest will even win a ticket to this year's Gala. Faculty Lead: Lindsay Zickler.