this school is edgecational ,nice fun students, and u will meet friends have wonderful teachers to help u through the year.
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Posted by a student on 09/01/09
My step-daughter recently immigrated to the U.S. within the last six months. I have been impressed by the school with help in her learning to speak English as a second language. She really enjoys the variety of programs that they offer. I also am pleased that they know my little girl well. They have
... Read more several programs that are fantastic: For Kids Only; Fast Forward; and a jazz/hip hop dance class she really enjoys. Her teachers Ms. Bergeron & Mrs. Borgonzi have been helpful and have been great with the communication. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/09
My daughter attends the Whittier and although it is listed as a school in need, my child is doing very well, she gets all A's and B's in her report card, in my opinion. The parents should get more involved with their child and their assignments. This will help the students to bo a better job if someone
... Read more is interested in what they are doing each day. This will also help them to be more responsible for their work. The only thing I think the Whittier should offer is extended programs for parents who work until 5.00 pm. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/07/07
I am a Mother at the whittier..i don't like the lack of communication of the staff. I did have postiive experiences with the teachers, however communication with students parents of preschool and kindergarten to 1 st grade is really lacking to say the least. I and several other parents have faced serious
... Read more doubts as far as the nurse and the way they handle mistakes on their part. The women whom works the front office is very unfreindly..and as a parent that is not acceptable, I am thrilled to get my daughter out as we are moving. Good luck to any new parents, I am serious when i say think twice about this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/26/06
Wow! is all I could say about this school! I have been attending this school for almost 7 years and i had never seen such a school be so involved in everything they do. All i am saying is that the last 7 years at this school have been the best i have had in my life. There was some ups and downs but it
... Read more always got better. We had the proper guidance counseling and were taught from right to wrong. I recommend this school to just about anyone! These have been the best years of my life so why wouldn't they be for your kids? Even though Ill be attending Everett High next year, i just want to say that there will always be a place in my heart for the Sumner G Whittier. (aka Centre) I love the school so much i recommend it to all other parents! Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/08/04
My daughter has attended this school since kindergarden she is now in the 8th grade ,getting ready for high school. I can't say enough about how involved this school is with their students. She has always received excellent grades which partly come from the motivation of these teachers. They really
... Read more get involved with each child. She is now going to be attending a private all girls high school in the fall. Best of all she is the one who wanted to go there, she was motivated by teachers and staff. Every little bit of positive influence helps. I don't see it very much anymore. Thanks for getiing my child to value her education! Read less
* In 2007-2008 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
420
Students per teacher:
9
Full-time teachers:
45
Number of classrooms:
45
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Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
Special Education
Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
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Before/After School
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Everett schools — Sumner G Whittier School is located at 337 Broadway, Everett MA 02149. 337 Broadway is in the 02149 ZIP code in Everett, MA The school district for Sumner G Whittier School is the Everett Public School District. Sumner G Whittier School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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