Whittier Programs

Instructional Programs
The instructional program at Whittier includes the following:

- Classroom instructions (Headstart through Grade 8)
- ELL (English Language Learners: English as a Second Language)
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Student Support Services
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Reading Resource Program (for all students grades 1 through 6)
- Writing (a schoolwide initiative addressing improvement)
- Health and Physical Education
- Art
- Music
- Interactive Technology Instructional Program
- Before and after-school tutoring

Special School Programs and Activities
Whittier offers the following special school programs and activities:

- Student Government
- School Safety Patrol
- Whittier Choir
- Gentelmen's Club
- Girls Club
- Basketball
- Football
- Chess Club
- Chess Team
- Peer Mentoring
- Peer Tutoring
- Whittier Extended Day Program
- "Values First"