Title I provides federal funds to ensure that all students meet challenging educational standards.  As a school-wide program, the Title 1 Program at Whittier Regional Technical High School provides supplemental educational support services in math and/or reading to students currently performing below grade level or demonstrating significant gaps in academic achievement.  Students are identified as needing services based on multiple criteria, including formal assessments, a district Skills Assessment, previous MCAS scores, grades and teacher recommendations.

Title I Home/School Family Compact

The Whittier Regional district and the parents of the students participating in activities, services, and programs funded by Title I agree that this compact outlines how they will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

Parent/Guardian

I realize that my child’s school years are very important. My participation in my child’s education will help his/her success in school. I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability:

• Support the school’s discipline policy by reinforcing positive behaviors at home.

• Sign-up for the Parent Portal at District Site to view my child’s grades.

• Provide adequate rest, food, and medical attention so my child is ready to learn.

• Send my child to school daily and help my child start the school day on time.

• Communicate regularly with my child and the Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School staff, so that I will stay aware of what my child is learning and accomplishing in school.

• Assist my child with homework and encourage my child to read.

Student

I know education is important. It will help me to become better prepared for my future and my career. I know my parent/ guardian wants to help me, but I need to be responsible for my learning. I agree to:

• Be responsible for my own behavior.

• Work hard to do my best in class and to complete my homework assignments.

• Attend school regularly and on time, unless I am sick.

• Show respect for myself, my school, and other students and adults at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School.

• Ask for help when necessary

• Utilize my iStudent account to monitor my progress in class and shop

School
We understand the importance of the school experience to every student and our role as a teacher, model, and mentor. We agree to carry out the following responsibilities:

• Provide high quality curriculum, instruction, and assessment in accordance with the Massachusetts Common Core Curriculum Frameworks and Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School’s Improvement Plan.

• Maintain positive and open communication between school and home.

• Provide learning experiences and resources that will help students reach their fullest potential.

• Provide successful strategies to help students reach Proficient and Advance on their MCAS tests.