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What if the future of education isn't found in more technology or more complicated schools—but at the edge of the map? I've been invited into the SXSW EDU community voting process with a storytelling session. Will you take out 2 minutes to help?
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Welcome to The Grauer School!
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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Our Grauer Summer Enrichment campers have had lots of fun experiences on our campus this summer. The campers had an absolute blast and made memories that will last long after summer ends!
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We celebrated the alumni who laid the foundation for the school’s success with our 1990s Class Reunion on July 25. We had a great turnout, and it was fun to reminisce and hear their stories.
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 traveled to on expeditions
Top 10 Places to work in the U.S.
-Outside Magazine
70% Student body participation in team sports
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We will be hosting our New Student and Family Orientation on Monday, August 17, at 9:00-10:30am. Our new students will learn more information to help them start the year successfully. They will also receive their schedules and be able to tour the campus. Faculty Leads: Dana Abplanalp-Diggs, Alicia Tembi, and Dr. Tricia Valeski.
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We look forward to seeing all of our students for the start of our 2026-2027 school year! Tuesday, August 18, is the start of the first academic semester and the first academic quarter. New semester classes and new 7th grade rotations begin today.
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We will be operating under a 7-Period Day schedule today.
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We will be operating under an Odd Friday schedule today. Students will attend periods 1, 3, 7, and 5.
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Kick off the 2026-2027 school year with a casual afternoon of community and fun at our Grauer Family Picnic on Sunday, August 23 from 2-4pm.
This year, we're excited to bring our community together in a new way. In place of an evening Parent Association Back-to-School Social, we're inviting the whole family to join us for a relaxed Sunday afternoon on campus. Bring your entire family, a picnic blanket or lawn chair, and a 6-pack of your favorite non-alcoholic beverage to share. (All leftover drinks will stock the fridge for teachers and staff!). We'll have light afternoon snacks, lawn games, pickleball, BINGO, and plenty of time to reconnect with old friends and new families to Grauer.
Faculty Lead: Lindsay Zickler
PA President: Emily Aguilar
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We will be operating under an Even Friday schedule today. Students will attend periods 2, 4, 6, and 5.
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