WHSAD staff is looking for the future designers and builders of our great cities, and we welcome all who are interested in joining our school community. To help you decide whether WHSAD is the right fit for you, we are posting the entirety of our recruitment packet here. We hope you consider WHSAD as one of your choices. Please … [Click Here for the WHSAD Recruitment Packet]
Our Mission
Located in one of New York City's premier neighborhoods along the Brooklyn waterfront, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design (WHSAD for short) offers students a unique and engaging four-year course sequence with a focus in architectural drafting, design principles, and historic preservation. Our inter-disciplinary and hands-on approach to architecture, design, and the visual arts integrates internship experiences and skills training throughout core academic content areas. WHSAD students can earn a Career & Technical Education (CTE) endorsed diploma in Architectural Drafting & Design, and up to 6 college credits upon graduation from our program.
All of our students are given the opportunity to participate in paid internships with industry partners. Please take a moment to review the following posts to learn more about our program.The Column – WHSAD’s Student Newspaper
The Column – Special Class of 2019 Graduation Edition
Established in the fall of, 2018, The Column is a student run newspaper. All articles are written by WHSAD students. All editorial, layout and design decisions are made by WHSAD students. Click … [Click Here for The Column Archives]
What’s Happening at WHSAD
Apply to DOB’s Youth Leadership Council!
This spring, in partnership with NYC Service, the NYC Department of Buildings is launching an inaugural Youth Leadership Council (YLC) for CTE high school students (grades 10-12). This YLC is for students interested in pursuing careers in architecture, engineering, sustainability, construction management/trades, and public safety. The … [Read More...]
Meet WHSAD’s Students
Interview with 2019 WHSAD Alumnus, Reginald Huggins
Thank you to Reggie for taking the time to answer the following questions about his start at Howard University and how WHSAD prepared him for the beginning of his college career. 1. What is college life at Howard University like? It’s close to being an adult. Having to buy my own food and toiletries, and being responsible for everything that I’m involved in school-wise and socially has made it seem like I have … [Read More...]
Interview with WHSAD Valedictorian Tyler Ng
From left to right: Damon Daniels, 12th grade Creative Connections; Tyler Ng, 2019 Valedictorian; Maria Basilio, Assistant Principal Before the end of the school year, I had the opportunity to sit down with the class of 2019 valedictorian, Tyler Ng. Tyler is a bright young student who says his commitment, perseverance and sense of responsibility helped him achieve the honor. From the beginning of the school year he … [Read More...]
WHSAD Senior Oscar Bejarano joins the Solar One Green Construction training program.
WHSAD Senior, Oscar Bejarano, was recently accepted into the Solar One Green Construction training program. With his acceptance, Oscar will receive four days of hands-on training at the Solar One facility, an automatic paid internship in the green construction trades at the completion of training, free industry recognized training and OSHA certification, and job placement through March 2020. The following are some … [Read More...]