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The Woodruff Academy

Woodruff Academy School (WAS) is a community day school established in 2017, designed to meet the whole child needs of students in grades 7–10 who are having difficulties with maladaptive behavior, socio-emotional challenges, grades, attendance, or breached the Downey Unified School District Code of Conduct. In a supportive and nurturing environment, students will work on personal and academic growth.

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2025 Model Community Day School

Woodruff Academy was named a 2025 Model Community Day School by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond. This honor recognizes schools excelling with “at-promise” youth facing attendance, behavior, or expulsion challenges. Model Community Day Schools, like Woodruff, offer holistic support, including mental health services via their Wellness Center, trauma-informed care, and personalized learning. This designation means Woodruff will share its successful, inclusive practices with other districts.

Helping Students Navigate a New Course to Success

Schoolwide Learner Outcomes (SLO’s)

The Schoolwide Learner Outcomes that Woodruff Academy School expects students to achieve are:

  • Interpret information and draw conclusions based on the best analysis to make informed decisions.
  • Contribute to the global and local community as culturally aware citizens and leaders.
  • Communicate information and ideas effectively and responsibly to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
  • Use existing and emerging technology to investigate, research, and produce products and services, including new information.
  • Develop a strong sense of self-efficacy so that students can work with peers to promote creative perspectives, provide effective leadership, positively impact group dynamics, and provide critical team and individual decision-making.

Woodruff Academy School Bell Schedule

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Regular Schedule

Period 1 
8:30 am – 9:21 am

Snack
9:10 am – 9:15 am

Period 2 
9:31 am – 10:23 am

Period 3
10:23 am – 11:14 am

Lunch
11:14 am – 11:29 pm

Period 4
11:29 am – 12:21 pm

Period 5 
12:21 pm – 1:12 pm

Period 6
1:12 pm – 2:04 pm

Period 7 
2:04 pm – 2:55 pm

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Woodruff Academy News

Back to School Night | Sep 25

Back to School Night | Sep 25

Sep 2, 2025

Back-to-school night is the perfect opportunity to get a preview of what your child’s school year will look like. From meeting their teacher, learning about the curriculum, and understanding the expectations; this night serves as a way to prepare...

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