Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design

Redefining Career & Technical Education in New York City Since 2009

School Closure Updates

To Our WHSAD Family

NYC DOE schools are closed and are expected to reopen 4/20. We will have more details in the coming days. For up to date information, please check the following link regularly: DOE Family Info Hub . Please be safe.

Remote Learning Guidelines and Expectations

Starting on Monday, March 23rd 2020 through Wednesday, April 8th 2020, we will be using Google classroom and Zoom to conduct daily classes. Click here to see our Remote Learning Guidelines and Expectations and WHSAD Remote Learning FAQ. If you have any questions, please contact our parent coordinator, Ms. Chu, by email: chu@whsad.org . Ms. Chu will also be available by phone starting on Monday, March 23rd 2020 (646) 678-1861.

How to Create a Zoom Account (needed to attend virtual classes)

In order to participate in the live lessons listed in Google Classroom, all students must create an account with Zoom. Click here for easy directions to create your Zoom account.

Free Meals for Students

The New York City Department of Education is committed to making three free meals available daily for all NYC children. Beginning March 23, meals will be distributed at more than 400 sites across the city. Three meals a day, including breakfast, will be available to all NYC children Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 1:30 pm at locations across the city. Click here for more information.

Opportunities for Free Wi-fi

During the current school shutdown, several internet providers are offering free or reduced wi-fi to assist in remote learning. Click here for more in information.

What’s Happening at WHSAD

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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 college credit(s) 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

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