Walter J. Katnich Community Day

Walter J. Katnich Community Day School, located in Lodi, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Lodi Unified School District. The school is designed to support students who require a more structured, smaller, and highly supervised environment than what is typically offered in a traditional comprehensive high school. By providing specialized academic programs and intensive behavioral support, the institution focuses on helping students overcome academic hurdles and social challenges to get their education back on track.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, combining rigorous academic instruction with social-emotional learning and character building. The staff at Katnich works closely with students, families, and district administrators to create individualized success plans, ensuring that every student has a clear pathway toward meeting graduation requirements or transitioning back to their home school. Through its commitment to personalized attention and accountability, Walter J. Katnich Community Day aims to provide a safe and focused space for students to regain academic momentum and achieve their long-term goals.