Portrait Of A Grauer Graduate
The Grauer School’s purpose is unique but simple – to teach and encourage students to become resourceful, intellectually curious and intrinsically motivated, perseverant, self-advocating, and accountable in a compassionate, college preparatory environment. Our vision is that Grauer graduates will find learning exciting, personal, and inspiring for life!
In a world that often seems to put “standards” before personal development, and to put institutional needs above human needs, Grauer keeps the focus on the individual student. Our students achieve and are valued because they are developing personal passions. After a highly personal search process done with Grauer's college counseling team, all of our students who desire to do so move on to colleges of choice. However, Grauer does not want its students to achieve so as to get high GPAs, high scores, or high college ranks. Grauer students seek larger purposes, and they are consistently encouraged to find what the world needs of them.
We're very proud of all of our graduates! The "Portrait Of A Grauer Graduate" images shown below are just a small sample of the unique students who have graduated from The Grauer School. We're highlighting these students because of the wide variety of interests and accomplishments they pursued at our school, whether they went on to a traditional 4-year college or to a non-traditional program where they were able to continue exploring their passions.
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"I think often about my experience at Grauer and am so grateful for the opportunity to be part of an intentional school community. I am most grateful for the opportunity to attend expeditions and share space every day with students and teachers willing to have meaningful discussions."
- Divya B. ‘18
“I am grateful for all the genuine friendships I made between students, teachers, and faculty, as well as all the experiences we shared together, whether it be in the classroom, doing athletics, or on expeditions.”
- Devon O. ‘23
“I am grateful for the personal relationships I had with my Grauer teachers who helped me grow as a person and encouraged me to challenge myself. I am also grateful for the opportunities in STEM at Grauer that allowed me to develop my interest in science and technology and its application to improve society and human health.”
- Ethan D. ‘23
“The Grauer School saw what was valuable in me even when I didn't see it in myself. The nurturing environment allowed me to follow my interests, explore, and feel confident in my identity before facing challenges head-on. I'm eternally grateful to Grauer for teaching me resilience, resourcefulness, and compassion - all important skills for my career as a neuroscientist."
- Lourdes F. ‘22
"I am grateful for Grauer for providing me with the foundation to achieve anything I set my mind to. Either tackling a tough class, pushing myself at my internships or creating a fashion collection, Grauer taught me how to stay organized and not be afraid to ask for help!"
- Mia B. ‘21
"I feel grateful for the sense of adventure that Grauer expeditions gave me."
- Embry R. ‘23
"Attending Grauer was certainly a transformative experience. The unique environment, where teachers became mentors and friends, nurtured my love for learning and prepared me to confidently approach professors in college. This foundation of intellectual curiosity now drives my pursuit of knowledge and experiences, shaping my future career and life aspirations."
- Jason W. ‘21
“I am so grateful to Grauer for the wonderful Performing Arts Department and the close relationships I was able to establish with the faculty. I feel like I have a family to come back to at this school!”
- Melissa R. ‘23