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Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design

Redefining Career & Technical Education in New York City Since 2009

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 on 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.  

Interested in Joining Us at WHSAD?

2020 Open House Materials for Prospective Students

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 More Information About WHSAD]

Click here to view dates & register for one of our open house events.

If you missed an open house session that you registered for (or are a newcomer who would simply like to check out a past open house session), Click here to view recordings of previous open house sessions (or follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd9KZnpWXyam6uSHO0BaJkrSkfFoKBXT).

CLICK BELOW TO TAKE A SELF-GUIDED VIRTUAL TOUR OF WHSAD

Click here to view the full screen version of our SELF-GUIDED virtual tour of WHSAD.
Click here to view the full screen version of our GUIDED virtual tour of WHSAD.

CLICK VIDEO BELOW TO WATCH OUR 11/24/20 OPEN HOUSE SESSION

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-_yvcz7n4I&ab_channel=WHSADTV-NewsandVideos

CLICK VIDEO BELOW TO WATCH OUR BLUE RIBBON AWARD CELEBRATION

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTzdzopafSc&ab_channel=WHSADTV-NewsandVideos

THE COLUMN – OUR STUDENT NEWSPAPER

Matthias Hollwich of HWKN Architectural Firm Presents in the WHSAD Makerspace

Matthias Hollwich is a German-born architect who lives in New York and is the creator of the thought perspective “New Aging”. New Aging focuses on how people determine what ‘old’ means and looks like, and how being old is represented and needs to … [Read More...]

WHSAD Juniors’ Stop Motion Films

Ms. Moos and Mr. O'Brien had a very interesting project for their junior students in the Building and Design class. Students were asked to use their creativity and imagination to make a stop motion animation movie. A few students in the junior class, … [Read More...]

Senior, Mathew Luciano, Participates in Co-Op Tech Advertising and Design Program

I've decided to attend Co-Op Tech because I was interested in the Advertising and Design Program. After all, Graphic Designing is one of my career paths. So, I felt like it was an opportunity I should be taking advantage of because I was doing so … [Read More...]

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MEET OUR STUDENTS

Matthew Zaczeniuk, Sophomore in WHSAD’s Makerspace Program

1. What have you learned so far in your work in the Makerspace? I have learned how to be a better student and have learned how to function in a work based environment. I have learned how to present my work in a professional manner and how to … [Read More...]

Megan Golding, Junior in WHSAD’s Work, Learn, Grow Makerspace Program

1. What have you learned so far in your work in the Makerspace? I’ve learned a lot about the environment and the importance of architecture and design. Before I joined Makerspace I always knew that architecture and design was like peanut butter … [Read More...]

Ryan Singh, Senior in WHSAD’s Work, Learn, Grow Makerspace Program

1. What have you learned so far in your work in the Makerspace? I learned both personal and professional skills through my work in the Makerspace. For example, I learned different programs in which I can interact with my peers easier. I also … [Read More...]

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ONLY NYC High School RECIPIENT OF THE 2020 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMANCE

LISTED ON THE U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT’S 2014 THROUGH 2020 LISTS AS ONE OF THE BEST HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY

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Dates to Remember

  1. End Marking Pd 3

    January 25
  2. Chancellor’s Day (No School)

    February 1
  3. Report Cards

    February 1
  4. Beg Marking Pd 1

    February 1
  5. SLT -6:00 PM

    February 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  6. PTA -7:00 PM

    February 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  7. Lunar New Year (No school)

    February 12
  8. Midwinter Recess (No School)

    February 15 - February 19
  9. Progress Report

    March 1
  10. SLT – 6:00 PM

    March 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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