WHSAD's annual summer bridge program is designed to introduce incoming freshmen to the basic skill sets needed to perform efficiently in their CTE classes and Work-based learning projects. Students will learn through team project collaboration and feedback. This program is also open to middle school students from 6th and 7th grade who are interested in architecture and design. Click … [Click Here to Register]
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.What’s Happening at WHSAD
Van Arsdale Cardinals Compete in the PSAL AA Baseball City Championship at Yankee Stadium
On Monday, June 11th the Van Arsdale Cardinals baseball team took on the Bathgate Bulldogs in the PSAL AA Baseball City Championship at Yankee Stadium. Both teams played well, and while Bathgate defeated Van Arsdale 6-1, the Cardinals’ 2018 season is one to be celebrated. Part of the team are three members of the Williamsburg High … [Read More...]
Meet WHSAD’s Students
Christopher Maldonado-NY1 Scholar Athlete of the Week
WHSAD Senior Christopher Maldonado was named NY1 Scholar Athlete of the Week for the week of May 20, 2018. Below, Christopher shares his thoughts as to why he was nominated, and Mr. Rotondi, Christopher's baseball coach, shares his thoughts as to why he nominated Christopher. Additionally, there is a link to the NY1 feature. I believe I was chosen mostly because I want to make a big impact in my community and based off of my resume I have done that. I have gone to New Orleans and helped the victims recover from Hurricane Katrina. My job there was to help refurbish schools because the paint was chipping off the walls. Basically, I had to beautify the … [Read More...]
Work Based Learning at WHSAD
Learn About WHSAD’s Work Based Learning Program
WHSAD students are not expected to wait until they graduate college to begin their first job. Experience in the workplace is as crucial to a student's education as the classroom. The goal at WHSAD is that our students enter college and begin adulthood with the advantage of … [Read More...]
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2017 Open House Materials for Prospective Students
The following is our 2017 recruitment package. Please check back in early Fall, 2018 for our updated, 2018 recruitment package. WHSAD staff is looking for the future designers and builders of our great cities, and we welcome all who are interested in joining our … [Click here to view our recruitment materials]