{"id":15693,"date":"2025-07-11T09:32:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T16:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/columbus\/?p=15693"},"modified":"2025-07-11T13:17:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T20:17:39","slug":"woodruff-receives-2025-model-community-day-school-recognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/columbus\/2025\/07\/11\/woodruff-receives-2025-model-community-day-school-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"Woodruff Receives 2025 Model Community Day School Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We&#8217;re excited to share some great news from Downey Unified School District! Woodruff Academy has been recognized as a 2025 <strong>Model Community Day School<\/strong> by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This achievement highlights Woodruff Academy&#8217;s dedication to supporting the whole child. They offer a personalized approach to learning with diverse electives, strong social-emotional wellness programs including a <strong>Wellness Center<\/strong>, and an inclusive school culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"314\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/columbus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2025\/07\/CA-Dept-Edu-314px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/columbus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2025\/07\/CA-Dept-Edu-314px.jpg 314w, https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/columbus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2025\/07\/CA-Dept-Edu-314px-300x105.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-medium-font-size\"><blockquote><p>Woodruff Academy School, Downey Unified School District, Los Angeles County<br>The school culture at Woodruff Academy School (WAS) is inclusive and empowering. Recognizing the diverse challenges faced by at-promise youth, WAS places a strong emphasis on social-emotional wellness. The on-campus Wellness Center provides students with a safe, supportive space and access to a range of mental health resources. To reduce stigma around mental health, school-wide wellness presentations are offered each semester. WAS\u2019s trauma-informed approach identifies students\u2019 social-emotional needs early, enabling tiered support through classroom presentations, workshops, counseling, and connections to external mental health resources. WAS\u2019s personalized approach to learning includes strengths-based instruction, small class sizes, and a diverse curriculum with electives such as welding, botany, and a Teacher Assistant Program. The School Culture Committee fosters a positive environment through initiatives like Character Counts and anti-bullying campaigns. Students also participate actively in the Associated Student Body, helping shape school events and building leadership skills. Clubs, sports tournaments, and monthly Wellness Wednesdays contribute to a cohesive, supportive community, strengthening student belonging and engagement.<\/p><cite>California department of education<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Woodruff Academy&#8217;s commitment to student success is inspiring. To learn more about what makes Woodruff Academy a Model Community Day School, read the full article! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cde.ca.gov\/nr\/ne\/yr25\/yr25rel10.asp\">https:\/\/www.cde.ca.gov\/nr\/ne\/yr25\/yr25rel10.asp<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re excited to share some great news from Downey Unified School District! Woodruff Academy has been recognized as a 2025 Model Community Day School by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond! 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