Research Whittier Classical Academy public Schools in Burton, Michigan

“This school has fallen apart. I have taken my children out of this school because I have grown to be scared for their safety at Whittier, but now that they have moved over to Central High School's Building, I am afraid that they will be caught in the middle all of the violence. If you want your child to have a safe education, I suggest that you move your child(ren) to another school outside of Flint.”

“Whittier is the best school ive ever attended.”

“My daughter attended Whittier this year (07-08) and what a year she had. The IB program pushed her, challenged her and made her strive for excellence. My daughter loved her fellow students and the tight-knit community that Whittier provided. As a parent I am extremely satisfied. The upcoming school year will be challenging because of the IB program's move to another school but I believe in this program and I will continue to support it and the staff.”

“The staff and the students here are so close-knit, its like being a part of a large family. Students are friendly and helpful to the new enrollees, and because the school is new, there are many opportunities for leadership.”

“I highly reccommend this school. Whittier Classical Academy is a mix of the legacy Gifted Program with the new IB plans and structure. I attended Whittier in its legacy stage 'Gifted Program'. My son attends now. It has dedicated and talented teachers and staff, a new principal who genuinely seems to care and excellent opportunities in the form of field trips, after school activities and the curriculum. I was very apprehensive when the district decided to change the existing program and replace it with something new. It has been one year and I am impressed with the integrity and value of the education at Whittier. I sincerely wish the school continued success. I hope it is successful in in application for International Bacchalaureate status.”

“I am a 7th garde Whittier Middle School Challenge student and I feel that this school is one of the best schools I have ever went to i really enjoy the teachers and the way they teach adn i really enjoy the student. I feel that Whittier Middle School should always be a school.”

“Whittier Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state of Michigan. Whittier has a wonderfull 'Challenge Program' for the more advanced students and a wonderfull teaching staff that is devoted to their students. If I had to rate this school on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the best, Whittier Middle School is a perfect 10!”

“I attended this school about five years. There may not be specific advanced classes for students, but there is an entire advanced program that provides an advanced curriculum for gifted students. I'm not sure how a student qualifies for this program, because I was associated with it since kindergarten. I believe that testing is required to join it. There are lots of quality after-school programs, including a full range of sports and a quiz bowl team. The school may not be for everyone, though. As with all of the Flint schools, parent involvement is key and students are required to motivate themselves quite a bit. I feel as though I received a quality education from the school.”

“I just don't think it is possible to get a quality education here. I attended Whittier for one year. There were no advanced placement courses, the electives were limited and the environment could be downright hostile.”