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Whittier City School District
7211 S. Whittier Avenue
Whittier, California 90602
562-789-3000
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School Funding Crisis - Superintendent's Update

January 2011

The sharp downturn in the economy has impacted nearly all members of our community. Governor Jerry Brown has stated that California has experienced the greatest reduction of tax revenue in California's history and acknowledged that the deepest cuts over the past three years have reduced K-12 education more than any other portion of the State Budget.

The Whittier City School District has lost approximately 19% of our anticipated income from the State of California according to Proposition 98. In the depth of the Great Depression, from 1929-1935, education was cut 25% in California. The dramatic cuts we are facing help our community understand the serious crisis our schools face.(MORE)

Superintendent's Message

The Whittier City School District is committed to the learning and development of the whole child. If you are browsing here to explore if the Whittier City School District is the right place for your child or if it’s a school district where you’d like to teach, we would like you to get to know us.

The phrase "Students first, every decision, every day" is the best descriptor of the nature and character of learning and teaching we desire and value in our school community. We strive daily to become a place that meets the needs of students, parents and families by attracting, retaining and supporting our staff to meet the needs of our community. (MORE)

Please contact your legislators about this serious educational funding problem. List of State Legislators

Sample letter to your State representatives.  English        

Por favor escriba a su legisladores con respecto a el problema serio del financiamiento de la educación.

Carta de muestra a su representante del estado. Español

Congratulations to

Wallen L. Andrews

2010

California Distinguished School

 

Whittier City School District receives 2010 Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association for its Science Education Actively Realized in Children's Hands (SEARCH) Program.  Further information

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Attention Parents:
For the 2011-12 school year, a new State law now requires that all incoming 7th-12th graders get a whooping cough booster shot, called Tdap, before entering school. Students who have not received this booster shot prior to the beginning of the school year will not be allowed to start school.

We encourage you to contact your child’s doctor now to schedule an immunization appointment. Some children may qualify for free immunizations through the Vaccines for Children Program.

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is widespread throughout California. This vaccine can help keep your child and family protected.

Please see *Health Notice Letter* under Parents/Resources

 

Whittier City School District
7211 S. Whittier Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 562-789-3000

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