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I was invited to headline this year’s Encinitas Mayor's Prayer Breakfast despite possessing no known qualifications for such a charge. Here are a few blessings from a school founder who has learned that discovery begins where certainty ends.
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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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Students in Dance PE class presented a Jazz Dance performance for friends and families. The students spent months developing their jazz dance technique, and then several weeks rehearsing the two dances shown in the performance.
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Narrative psychology examines the value of stories and storytelling in giving meaning to people’s experiences. In Psychology class, students’ final projects involve making a narrative tree, or a “tree of life”.
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The Grauer School’s Summer Programs give students the opportunity to explore their academic and creative interests in a supportive, relationship-driven environment on our beautiful green campus in Encinitas. We offer Summer Enrichment Camps for Middle School and High School students, which are available to students throughout San Diego County, not just current Grauer School students.
STEAM: Filmmaking & Animation 101 (For Middle School Students) - June 22-26
STEAM: Filmmaking & Animation 101 (For Middle School Students) - June 22-26
Join us for an exciting, fun-filled week of Filmmaking with an Introduction to Animation! By the end of the course, students will have strengthened their understanding of storytelling, camera work, editing, and animation while creating their own original projects. This camp will be led by Cody Dunne, Grauer Film Teacher.
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The Grauer School’s Summer Programs give students the opportunity to explore their academic and creative interests in a supportive, relationship-driven environment on our beautiful green campus in Encinitas. We offer Summer Enrichment Camps for Middle School and High School students, which are available to students throughout San Diego County, not just current Grauer School students.
Team Sports & Outdoor Adventure Camp (For Middle & High School Students) - June 22-26
Team Sports & Outdoor Adventure Camp (For Middle & High School Students) - June 22-26
Join us for a sports-focused outdoor course designed for students who want to stay active, build teamwork, and have fun with a week of engaging physical activity! This camp will be led by Brogan O'Bryan, Grauer Athletics Coach.
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The Grauer School’s Summer Programs give students the opportunity to explore their academic and creative interests in a supportive, relationship-driven environment on our beautiful green campus in Encinitas. We offer Summer Enrichment Camps for Middle School and High School students, which are available to students throughout San Diego County, not just current Grauer School students.
STEAM: Filmmaking & Animation 101 (For Middle School Students) - June 22-26
STEAM: Filmmaking & Animation 101 (For Middle School Students) - June 22-26
Join us for an exciting, fun-filled week of Filmmaking with an Introduction to Animation! By the end of the course, students will have strengthened their understanding of storytelling, camera work, editing, and animation while creating their own original projects. This camp will be led by Cody Dunne, Grauer Film Teacher.
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The Grauer School’s Summer Programs give students the opportunity to explore their academic and creative interests in a supportive, relationship-driven environment on our beautiful green campus in Encinitas. We offer Summer Enrichment Camps for Middle School and High School students, which are available to students throughout San Diego County, not just current Grauer School students.
Team Sports & Outdoor Adventure Camp (For Middle & High School Students) - June 22-26
Team Sports & Outdoor Adventure Camp (For Middle & High School Students) - June 22-26
Join us for a sports-focused outdoor course designed for students who want to stay active, build teamwork, and have fun with a week of engaging physical activity! This camp will be led by Brogan O'Bryan, Grauer Athletics Coach.
all day
The Grauer School’s Summer Programs give students the opportunity to explore their academic and creative interests in a supportive, relationship-driven environment on our beautiful green campus in Encinitas. We offer Summer Enrichment Camps for Middle School and High School students, which are available to students throughout San Diego County, not just current Grauer School students.
STEAM: Filmmaking & Animation 101 (For Middle School Students) - June 22-26
STEAM: Filmmaking & Animation 101 (For Middle School Students) - June 22-26
Join us for an exciting, fun-filled week of Filmmaking with an Introduction to Animation! By the end of the course, students will have strengthened their understanding of storytelling, camera work, editing, and animation while creating their own original projects. This camp will be led by Cody Dunne, Grauer Film Teacher.
all day
The Grauer School’s Summer Programs give students the opportunity to explore their academic and creative interests in a supportive, relationship-driven environment on our beautiful green campus in Encinitas. We offer Summer Enrichment Camps for Middle School and High School students, which are available to students throughout San Diego County, not just current Grauer School students.
Team Sports & Outdoor Adventure Camp (For Middle & High School Students) - June 22-26
Team Sports & Outdoor Adventure Camp (For Middle & High School Students) - June 22-26
Join us for a sports-focused outdoor course designed for students who want to stay active, build teamwork, and have fun with a week of engaging physical activity! This camp will be led by Brogan O'Bryan, Grauer Athletics Coach.
all day
The Grauer School’s Summer Programs give students the opportunity to explore their academic and creative interests in a supportive, relationship-driven environment on our beautiful green campus in Encinitas. We offer Summer Enrichment Camps for Middle School and High School students, which are available to students throughout San Diego County, not just current Grauer School students.
STEAM: Filmmaking & Animation 101 (For Middle School Students) - June 22-26
STEAM: Filmmaking & Animation 101 (For Middle School Students) - June 22-26
Join us for an exciting, fun-filled week of Filmmaking with an Introduction to Animation! By the end of the course, students will have strengthened their understanding of storytelling, camera work, editing, and animation while creating their own original projects. This camp will be led by Cody Dunne, Grauer Film Teacher.
all day
The Grauer School’s Summer Programs give students the opportunity to explore their academic and creative interests in a supportive, relationship-driven environment on our beautiful green campus in Encinitas. We offer Summer Enrichment Camps for Middle School and High School students, which are available to students throughout San Diego County, not just current Grauer School students.
Team Sports & Outdoor Adventure Camp (For Middle & High School Students) - June 22-26
Team Sports & Outdoor Adventure Camp (For Middle & High School Students) - June 22-26
Join us for a sports-focused outdoor course designed for students who want to stay active, build teamwork, and have fun with a week of engaging physical activity! This camp will be led by Brogan O'Bryan, Grauer Athletics Coach.
all day
The Grauer School’s Summer Programs give students the opportunity to explore their academic and creative interests in a supportive, relationship-driven environment on our beautiful green campus in Encinitas. We offer Summer Enrichment Camps for Middle School and High School students, which are available to students throughout San Diego County, not just current Grauer School students.
STEAM: Filmmaking & Animation 101 (For Middle School Students) - June 22-26
STEAM: Filmmaking & Animation 101 (For Middle School Students) - June 22-26
Join us for an exciting, fun-filled week of Filmmaking with an Introduction to Animation! By the end of the course, students will have strengthened their understanding of storytelling, camera work, editing, and animation while creating their own original projects. This camp will be led by Cody Dunne, Grauer Film Teacher.
all day
The Grauer School’s Summer Programs give students the opportunity to explore their academic and creative interests in a supportive, relationship-driven environment on our beautiful green campus in Encinitas. We offer Summer Enrichment Camps for Middle School and High School students, which are available to students throughout San Diego County, not just current Grauer School students.
Team Sports & Outdoor Adventure Camp (For Middle & High School Students) - June 22-26
Team Sports & Outdoor Adventure Camp (For Middle & High School Students) - June 22-26
Join us for a sports-focused outdoor course designed for students who want to stay active, build teamwork, and have fun with a week of engaging physical activity! This camp will be led by Brogan O'Bryan, Grauer Athletics Coach.
all day
The Grauer School’s Summer Programs give students the opportunity to explore their academic and creative interests in a supportive, relationship-driven environment on our beautiful green campus in Encinitas. We offer Summer Enrichment Camps for Middle School and High School students, which are available to students throughout San Diego County, not just current Grauer School students.
Cooking Camp: Adventures in The Grauer Kitchen (For Middle & High School Students) - June 29-July 3
Cooking Camp: Adventures in The Grauer Kitchen (For Middle & High School Students) - June 29-July 3
Our week-long Cooking Camp is a hands-on experience designed to teach the essential skills of cooking and baking, while having fun with friends in the Grauer kitchen! This camp will be led by Grauer teacher Tricia Valeski.
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The Grauer School’s Summer Programs give students the opportunity to explore their academic and creative interests in a supportive, relationship-driven environment on our beautiful green campus in Encinitas. We offer Summer Enrichment Camps for Middle School and High School students, which are available to students throughout San Diego County, not just current Grauer School students.
Cooking Camp: Adventures in The Grauer Kitchen (For Middle & High School Students) - June 29-July 3
Cooking Camp: Adventures in The Grauer Kitchen (For Middle & High School Students) - June 29-July 3
Our week-long Cooking Camp is a hands-on experience designed to teach the essential skills of cooking and baking, while having fun with friends in the Grauer kitchen! This camp will be led by Grauer teacher Tricia Valeski.