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See What’s Possible.

Explore advanced academics, college-credit opportunities, Career Technical Education, specialized programs, arts, athletics, and more. Meet the students and educators who bring these opportunities to life and discover a high school experience built around your interests and goals.

For prospective students entering high school. Shadow Day is not intended for students currently enrolled in Downey Unified.

Big Opportunities. Public School Value.

At Downey Unified, students can build a high school experience around their interests and goals, with access to rigorous academics, college-credit opportunities, career pathways, specialized programs, arts, athletics, and more.

Explore what’s possible:

Advanced Academics

Students in a serious academic course

AP, Honors, Scholars Program and other challenging coursework designed to prepare students for college and beyond.

Career Pathways

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Get hands-on experience and build real-world skills through Career Technical Education programs.

College Credit

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Earn college credit while still in high school through Early College and Dual Enrollment opportunities.

Explore Interests

AP classes

Discover passions, build friendships and become part of a community through arts, athletics, clubs and activities.

Step inside Downey High or Warren High and see what’s waiting for you.

Depending on your interests, Shadow Days allow students to:
  •  Meet current students and educators
  • Explore academic programs and CTE pathways
  • Learn about AP, Early College, and Dual Enrollment opportunities
  • Discover clubs, athletics, arts, and student life
  • Ask questions about what high school is really like
  • Get a feel for the campus before making a decision

Step inside Downey High or Warren High and see what’s waiting for you.

Depending on their interests, Shadow Days allow students to:

Meet current students and educators

Explore academic programs and CTE pathways

Learn about AP, Early College, and Dual Enrollment opportunities

Discover clubs, athletics, arts, and student life

Ask questions about what high school is really like

Get a feel for the campus before making a decision

Don’t Just Hear About It. Experience It.

Ready to See It for Yourself?

Choose the high school you’d like to explore and reserve your student’s spot.

Downey High School Shadow Day

11040 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241

Wednesday, October 28  |  9:00 am – 11:30 am  

9:00 am Arrival & Check-In (attendance, group assignments)

9:10 am Welcome & Overview

9:20 am Programs Snapshot (academics, supports, activities/athletics)

9:30 am Students Go on Interest-Based Guided Tours

10:25 am Program Stations / Rotations

11:10 – 11:30 am Closing & Next Steps

Warren High School Shadow Day

8141 De Palma Street, Downey, CA 90241

Friday, November 6  |  9:00 am – 1:00 pm

9:00 am Arrival, Check-In & Group Assignments

9:10 am Welcome & “Life at Warren” Overview

9:45 am Student Shadow Experience

10:20 am Interactive Program Rotations

11:47 am Lunch on Campus with the Bears

12:25 pm Scholar Pathway & Early College Presentation

1:00 pm Student Dismissal & Optional Parent Support Sessions (Application & permit assistance available until 3:30 PM).