Mission Statement

Whittier has a unified commitment to excellence in meeting the educational needs of individuals in the Whittier District, while being accountable to its member communities.

This commitment is to enable students to be successful in their chosen technical pursuits and to become productive members of society.

Philosophy Statement

Approved by the School Committee 06/14/06

Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School is firmly committed to an academic and technical education that will prepare students with employability skills, high academic standards, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Our commitment as a technical high school is to provide the highest quality instruction in both technical and academic programs for a diverse student population. Our technical courses reflect current national industry standards. Our academic and technical curriculum includes instructional strategies and materials that address the competencies set forth in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, Vocational/Technical Educational Frameworks, and National Standards.

Through wise and intelligent use of the diverse resources of faculty, administration, students, and the community, Whittier has as its primary goal, the total development of the student who will succeed in an ever-changing technological society. Whittier is proud of its commitment and is pleased to be a dynamic part of the business and professional community it serves.

NON-DISCRIMINATION AND COMPLIANCE

Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination. Whittier adheres to the principle that all persons shall have equal opportunity and access to its educational facilities, activities, and employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Further, Whittier does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs on the basis of race. color, national origin, sex, or disability in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Chapter 622, of the Acts of 1971, Chapter 766 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, American Disability Act, Mass. General Law Chapter 51B or other federal, state, or local laws or executive orders. Inquiries related to all compliance issues in regard to EEO, Title VI, or Title IX may be directed to the office of the Superintendent, Whittier Regional Technical High School, 115 Amesbury Line Road, Haverhill, Mass. 01830

School Improvement Plan (This is a PDF document)