John G Whittier Middle School 
Title 1
Kevin Higginbottom, Interim Principal
Lindsay Burdin, Assistant Principal
Stacy Dascoli, Assistant Principal

 

PARENT – STUDENT – TEACHER- ADMINISTRATOR COMPACT

A Promise of Commitment

 

We, the JG Whittier Middle School staff, parents and community, guide each child in achieving his or her greatest potential by providing a diversity of experiences which integrate excellence in education with the child’s individual abilities and unique talents.  We share the responsibility, in a safe and secure environment, for student acquisition of academic, creative, emotional, physical and social skills necessary for entering society as contributing members.  

 

Parent/Guardian Agreement

It is important to have my child reach his full academic potential.  Therefore, I will encourage him/her by doing the following items:

  • See that my child attends school regularly and is on time.
  • To provide adequate rest, food & medical attention so that my child is ready to learn.
  • Establish a time and place for homework and check it regularly.
  • Support the school staff and respect the diverse cultures of the school.
  • Have ongoing communication with my child’s school and teacher.
  • Limit and monitor my child’s TV and movie viewing, Internet and video game use.
  • Attend Parent/Teacher conferences.
  • Encourage daily reading at home.

 

Parent Signature ______________________________________

 

Student Agreement

It is important that I do the best that I can.  Therefore, I will do the following:

  • Come to school each day and be in class on time.
  • Have my homework completed and turned in on time
  • Share my agenda with my parents
  • Have the supplies that I need
  • Always try to work to the best of my ability
  • Show respect for myself, my school, its staff, and other students
  • Follow the rules at my school and home
  • Believe that I can learn and I will learn
  • Accept responsibility for my own actions.
  • Resolve conflicts peacefully.

 

Student Signature_____________________________________

 

Teacher/Administration Agreement

Students must be given the opportunity to succeed.  Therefore, I will do the following:

  • Maintain high expectations for myself, students & other staff.
  • Use methods and techniques that work for my classroom
  • Maintain open lines of effective communication with my students and their parents in order to support student learning
  • Continue efforts to develop professionally.
  • Seek ways to involve parents in classroom activities
  • Respect the students, their parents, and the diverse culture of the school.

 

Teacher Signature _______________________ 

Administrators___________________________      __________________________

 

PACTO DE PADRE – ESTUDIANTE – MAESTRO- ADMINISTRADOR 

Una Promesa de Compromiso

 

Nosotros, el personal de la Escuela Intermedia JG Whittier, los padres y la comunidad, guiamos a cada niño o niña a alcanzar su mayor potencial proporcionando una diversidad de experiencias que integran la excelencia en la educación con las habilidades individuales del niño/a y sus talentos únicos. Compartimos la responsabilidad, en un ambiente seguro y protegido, para que los estudiantes adquieran las habilidades académicas, creativas, emocionales, físicas y sociales necesarias para entrar en la sociedad como miembros contribuyentes.

 

 Acuerdo del Padre/Tutor 

Es importante que mi hijo/a alcance todo su potencial académico. Por lo tanto, lo alentaré a él/ ella haciendo lo siguiente:

  • Asegurarme de que mi hijo/a asista a la escuela regularmente y llegue a tiempo.
  • Proporcionar descanso adecuado, alimentos y atención médica para que mi hijo/a esté listo para aprender.
  • Establezca un horario y lugar para la tarea y revíselo regularmente.
  • Apoyar al personal escolar y respetar las diversas culturas de la escuela.
  • Mantener una comunicación continua con la escuela y el maestro de mi hijo/a.
  • Limitar y controlar el tiempo que mi hijo/a ve la televisión y las películas, el uso del Internet y los videojuegos.
  • Asistir a las conferencias de padres/maestros.
  • Anime la lectura diaria en casa.

 

Firma del Padre ______________________________________

 

Acuerdo del Estudiante

Es importante que haga lo mejor que pueda.  Por lo tanto, haré lo siguiente:

  • Venir a la escuela todos los días y llegar a tiempo a clase.
  • Tener mis tareas completadas y entregarlas a tiempo
  • Compartir mi agenda con mis padres
  • Tener los suministros que necesito
  • Siempre intento trabajar lo mejor de mi capacidad 
  • Mostrar respeto por mí, mi escuela, el personal y otros estudiantes
  • Seguir las reglas en mi escuela y de mi casa
  • Creer que puedo aprender y aprenderé
  • Aceptar la responsabilidad de mis propias acciones.
  • Resolver los conflictos pacíficamente.

 

 

Firma del Estudiante_____________________________________

 

Acuerdo del Maestro/Administración

Los estudiantes deben tener la oportunidad de tener éxito.  Por lo tanto, haré lo siguiente:

  • Mantener altas expectativas para mí mismo, estudiantes y otro personal.
  • Usar métodos y técnicas que funcionen para mi clase
  • Mantener líneas abiertas de comunicación efectiva con mis estudiantes y sus padres para apoyar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes
  • Continuar los esfuerzos para desarrollarme profesionalmente.
  • Buscar maneras de involucrar a los padres en las actividades de la clase
  • Respetar a los estudiantes, a sus padres y a la diversa cultura de la escuela.

 

Firma del Maestro _______________________ 

Administradores___________________________      __________________________

 

Title I

John Greenleaf Whittier Middle School is a Title 1 School. Visit the Overview of Title I page for more information.

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Title I District and School Family Engagement Policy
2025-2026

Title I is the largest federal aid program for public schools in the United States. It is part of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) but originated from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty.” The Title I grant provides federal funds to schools with high percentages of low-income students. These funds pay for extra educational services to help at risk students achieve and succeed regardless of any disadvantages through no fault of their own.

Haverhill Public Schools is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive education to every child in this district by utilizing the Title I funds to provide school wide programs targeted to improving student achievement throughout their entire school; therefore every child benefits from the added services and programs. The grant requires schools to: (1) use research-based strategies to improve student achievement and (2) include strategies to support/encourage parent involvement.

In order to continuously evaluate and the strengthen family and community engagement, Haverhill Public Schools will:

  • Host an annual Title I Information Night: Funding allocations, School Compact, Parents Right to Know.
  • Provide families decision making opportunities by joining the Parent Teacher Organization, School Site Council or District Parent Council.
  • Provide families with information on multiple ways to communicate with teachers and school: school phone numbers, email addresses, district and school websites, district FaceBook page, and the Remind App.
  • Provide training and support on the online platforms that can be accessed at home.
  • Host Academic and Social Family Events throughout the year.
  • Provide assessment reports, progress reports, report cards and parent conferences.
  • Solicit feedback through surveys and conservation.

The Haverhill Public Schools are committed to providing our students with opportunities to learn and grow into productive members of our community. Please contact me with any feedback or suggestions you may have – we are better together.

Dianne Connolly
Director of Title I and Community Outreach
dconnolly@haverhill-ps.org