Sep 28, 2026 | News & Announcements
Thank you to all of our Downey Unified families for another great start to the school year! The end of September marks the end of Attendance Month, but we want to keep up good attendance all year long! One of the core ways to ensure good attendance? Being on time. As...
Aug 13, 2026 | News & Announcements
Choosing a Dual Language Immersion program is one of the most exciting decisions you can make for your child’s education. At Global Language Academies of Downey (G.L.A.D.), students don’t just learn Spanish; they learn to think, read, write, and...
Mar 9, 2026 | News & Announcements
For parents exploring early education options, understanding the differences between Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten is essential. While both serve as foundational years for young learners, each program is designed with distinct goals and developmental...
Nov 18, 2025 | News & Announcements
Meet Garcia’s Liaison Rocio Carrillo Hello Bulldogs! I am the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Liaison for Garcia Elementary. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Services with a Mental Health concentration from Cal State...
Nov 3, 2025 | News & Announcements
You may not realize how much regular school attendance benefits students, but it can be a strong indicator of future academic achievement and lays a strong foundation for students’ social skills and responsibility. Higher Academic Achievement Perhaps unsurprisingly,...
