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.
2025 Model Community Day School
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 am
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
Video Created by the Woodruff Academy Students & Teachers:
At a Glance
Woodruff Academy News
Kick Off the Year Strong: Attendance Matters
Regular attendance is important for learning, building friendships, and emotional growth. Resources are available for families facing challenges that impact their student’s attendance.
Tech With Purpose: Not All Screen Time is Created Equally
Active and passive screen time are different. We encourage families to limit passive screen time as much as possible.
E-Bike Safety: Know Before You Ride
With an increasing number of students riding E-bikes, it’s important for everyone to understand how to ride safely, responsibly, and legally.
Annual Verification (Registration) Opens July 1
What you need to know: this mandatory process occurs every summer to ensure essential information is accurate for the new school year.
Important Summer Dates & Office Hours
Please take note of our upcoming schedule changes, key deadlines, and office hours as we wrap up the current school year and prepare for the next.