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John G Whittier

700 ORCHARD ST SCRANTON PA 18505

About John G Whittier

John G. Whittier Elementary School is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Scranton School District. Although student proficiency with state test data indicates below-average proficiency in math and reading, we are collaborative partners in supporting our students' academic and personal development. The following tools are provided by the District to families, including the Parent/Student Portal, Clever Educational Portal,

?Distance Learning Hub, etc., which improve families' understanding and access to messages and tools about the school. The school also provides counseling and behavioral health supports through CSBBH. Whittier Elementary has welcoming facilities, committed staff, and community engagement. When parents are deciding about the best elementary school to send their children to in Scranton, Whittier Elementary School is part of their consideration.

Contact Information

Address

700 ORCHARD ST SCRANTON PA 18505

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Phone

(570) 348-3690

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.
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Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
449
Total Students
$82973
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 107 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at John G Whittier

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM - 4:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 25.4%
Asian 10.2%
Hispanic 43.9%
Black 10.9%
Two+ Races 9.4%
Native Am. 0%
White
25.4%
Asian
10.2%
Hispanic
43.9%
Black
10.9%
Two+ Races
9.4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 449
49.7%
223 Female
50.3%
226 Male

Student Population

449 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Scranton is applying for a $250k grant to completely reconstruct John G. Whittier Elementary playground with composite materials for accessibility, landscaping, and safety upgrades, with support from local fundraising.

FAQ

Q: What clubs can students join at John G Whittier?

A: John G Whittier has interest-based clubs that help youth learn teamwork and leadership.

Q: Does John G Whittier have special education services?

A: Yes, John G Whittier has IEP-related support and services.

Q: How does John G Whittier support English learners?

A: John G Whittier provides ESL instruction; also, many classroom accommodation strategies are available.

Q: What technology is used at John G Whittier?

A: John G Whittier has Chromebooks, interactive boards, and approved learning apps.

Q: Are there family events at John G Whittier?

A: Yes, John G Whittier offers family night events and workshops to improve home-school partnerships.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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