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We are proud to be recognized as an
Apple Distinguished School

Our Innovative Teachers CREATE Student Leaders!

At Gauldin, we grow leaders. Every day students are fearless risk-takers who take ownership of their learning and persevere with a growth mindset. Through opportunities provided at Gauldin, our students create freely, our teachers support unconditionally and our community is empowered and connected. Students have the creative independence to use the campus to bring their vision to life. All students have access to our Innovation Lab and classrooms are equipped with groundbreaking tools to support real-world learning. Gauldin is fearless… every day, every way!

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What it Means to be an Apple Distinguished School

Gauldin was selected as an Apple Distinguished School for its unique and innovative implementation of Apple technologies that foster tech-rich environments that ultimately enhance students’ learning opportunities.

This distinction highlights our commitment to:

  • Empowering student voice and choice
  • Designing creative, student-centered learning experiences
  • Using technology to deepen, not replace, learning
  • Preparing students with the skills they need for the future

Only a small number of schools in California have been selected for this distinguished award. Learn more about the award.

Creativity Powered by Technology

At Gauldin, technology amplifies learning. It empowers students to think deeply, create boldly, and grow as leaders. With iPads as a tool for learning across all content areas, students engage in meaningful experiences that go far beyond consumption.

We are committed to developing learners who are not only prepared for the future but ready to shape it:

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Creating Fearlessly

Students are given creative freedom to showcase their learning. All students are given opportunities to teach and present, within a culture that values leadership and creativity.

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Innovating with Technology

Student curiosity leads to creative thinking and application of learning. Our innovative practices allow our staff and students to connect and link to the world around them.

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Learning Beyond Limits

We are committed to providing spaces that empower students to spark creativity and deepen their thinking. Students have multiple opportunities to grow as student leaders, inspire others and feel valued.

Fearless Leaders

One of our goals at Gauldin is to empower our students to be leaders in their community and to share their technological knowledge and skills with other students, teachers and community members. Our Character Council and Tech Squad students create software tutorial videos for others and have even hosted assemblies for our TK through 2nd grade students to learn more about coding, resulting in more primary students wanting to explore and join the coding community.

Innovation Lab

Gauldin’s Innovation Lab is a place where creativity is powered by technology. The purpose of our Innovation Lab is to provide a space where students can create, explore, investigate, and build. These spaces have been designed to spark curiosity and inspire our students to engage in learning opportunities built around STEAM. Regular lab visits help students further develop the 21st-century skills of communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.

Learning opportunities our Innovation Labs include robotics, coding, computer programming, engineering design, Lego-design wall activities, broadcasting, creating music, and engineering and design utilizing 3D printing. Students are involved in inquiry and problem-solving based on relevant and engaging topics. Our fun and colorful Innovation Lab is a place to think outside the box and give our students voice and choice and enhance their learning!

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Forging Responsible & Aware Digital Citizens

We cannot properly prep our students for the future without lessons in digital citizenship. It is vital in the world we live in today. At Downey Unified, we teach our students how their words online have real-world effects and the permanence of their digital footprint, along with key online safety skills.

Be a Good Citizen

  • Be safe on and offline
  • Help protect “safe spaces”
  • Posts must be directly related to course
  • Only participate in meetings/chat rooms related to your classes and set up by your teachers

Be Trustworthy

  • Be honest
  • Use school appropriate and scholarly language
  • Use the chat feature to post questions/respond

Be Responsible

  • Prioritize time appropriately
  • Own your words and actions
  • Treat your device/equipment with care

Be Fair

  • Be inclusive
  • Allow others to share their views

Be Respectful

  • Think before you post, speak or act
  • Act and speak as if you were talking to your teacher or peer face to face
  • Respect classmates and teachers

Be Caring

  • Be patient with each other
  • Help those in need
  • Ask for help when needed