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Carpenter IB World School®
Home of the Explorers9439 Foster Road, Downey, CA 90242 | CHARACTER COUNTS Everywhere, all the time!
International Baccalaureate®
The IB Primary Years Program promotes critical thinking, global awareness, and lifelong learning for elementary school students.
Dual Language Immersion
G.L.A.D. empowers students to achieve high levels of academic success while they become biliterate in both English and Spanish.
Before & After-School Enrichment
Extended day options provide enrichment, tutoring, and fun learning opportunities both in and outside of the classroom.
STEAM & Robotics
Hands-on education that sparks creativity, critical thinking, and learning real-world skills to prepare students for the future.
Important Dates
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April is Stress Awareness Month
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Discover how Downey Unified supports students and families with tools to manage stress during Stress Awareness Month.
Spring Break | April 14-21
Spring Break is just around the corner! There will be no school from April 14–21, 2025. Classes will resume on TUESDAY, April 22.
A WORD FROM
Our Principal
“At Carpenter Elementary we evoke a passion for learning within our students through inquiry, tenacity, thinking, perseverance, reflection and communication. We help grow students who are principled and caring, who value cultures and languages, and who are ready to contribute their knowledge with the world.”
– Diana Verduzco
School Hours
TK – 3rd Grades | 8:15 am – 2:22 pm
4th – 5th Grades | 8:15 am – 2:46 pm
Early Dismissal
Every Wednesday
TK – 3rd Grades | 1:30 pm
4th – 5th Grades | 1:38 pm
Before & After School Options
Office Hours
M, T, Th, F: 7:45 am – 3:30 pm
Wednesday: 7:45 am – 2:30 pm
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Carpenter Elementary School
9439 Foster Road, Downey, CA 90242
Downey Unified School District
