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.
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
Regular Schedule
Period 1 | 8:30 am – 9:21 am
Snack | 9:21 am – 9:31 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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At a Glance
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