John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School

4382 South Third Street - Milwaukee WI - 53207
Type of autonomy arrangement: Instrumentality charter contract
Basic Profile

Opened In

Grades

K4-5

Environment

Urban

Type

District - Instrumentality Charter
Autonomies

Program

Determine learning program
Set school-level policy
Determine professional development
Determine authorizer assessments
Determine state assessments

Personnel

Select colleagues
Evaluate colleagues
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine tenure policy
Select leaders

Administrative

Determine school budget
Set staff pattern
Determine compensation
Determine teacher workday
Set schedule
Teacher Authority Is...
Unknown

About the Learning Program

Whittier educators use a variety of instructional strategies to teach their students. Our computer technology is kept updated to reflect current trends within society. In addition, each classroom has full access to the Internet as well as other computer programs. Students are able to access information through their very own computer accounts. Our school provides a very sound academic program that encourages its students to be independent critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and responsible citizens in today’s society.