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We are proud to be recognized as an
Apple Distinguished School

Preparing Students for Their Future

At Downey Unified, we work to ensure that our students are college and career ready and globally competitive. That is why we provide our students with technology that is relevant, will help them connect with the real world, and provide important job-related skills. Furthermore, our use of educational technology supports different kinds of learners, encourages collaboration, and provides students with fun new ways to learn.

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1:1 iPad Program

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21st Century Learning

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Tech Squad

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Innovation Labs

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Apple Certified Teachers

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Apple Distinguished School

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What It Means to Be an Apple Distinguished School

Being named an Apple Distinguished School places our school among a select group of schools recognized for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. 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 received this honor, making Price a model for what’s possible when creativity and technology work together. Learn more about the award.

Creativity Powered by Technology

At Price, technology amplifies learning. It empowers students to think deeply, create boldly, and share their voice with purpose. 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.

Our Commitment to Innovation

“We believe in providing robust opportunities for our students to think deeply and creatively, allowing them to have voice and choice while utilizing an iPad as a tool for learning across all content areas. We are committed to providing a learning environment where our students are engaged, challenged and are on a continuous path toward innovation.”

— Jennifer Robbins, Director of Elementary Education 

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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