Attached please find the March Bulletin. This Bulletin contains next steps for colleges applications and financial aid plus new scholarship information. Save the Date: Thursday, March 31st - Virtual Workshop on reading Financial Aid Award Letters. … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #5
Attached is our Senior Bulletin for February. February is Financial Aid Awareness month. If you haven't already done so please make sure you have completed and submitted your FAFSA Application. If you need help, please make an appointment with Ms. Terraferma or a Creative Connections Coach. … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #3 – December
Attached please find a copy of the Senior Bulletin. Remember to check the deadlines for each College/University you are applying too. Note, January 1st is a holiday (and over winter recess) so make sure everything has been submitted before we leave for break! If you are applying to college via the Common App - Make sure you invited Ms. Terraferma , your teacher recommenders, and completed the brag sheet before December 15th. … [Read more...]
English Regents Review
All 10th grade students are registered to take the English (ELA) Regents in January. WHSAD will be hosting a series of Regents Review classes on Saturdays leading up to the exam. December 4th, 11th, 18thJanuary 8th, 15th, 22ndFrom 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Exam Date: 9:15 AM on January 25, 2022 If you have any questions email:ELA Teacher: koestner@whsad.orgAssistant Principal: damato@whsad.org … [Read more...]
Intro to Financial Aid Workshop
WHSAD will host an Intro to Financial Aid Workshop on November 17th at 6 pm via google meet. We will review the different types of aid and steps for completing the FAFSA and TAP Applications for Fall 2022 admission. The FAFSA Application for Fall 2022 is now open. Please RSVP for the event. We will forward you the google meet link on Wednesday.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYE7nGpUqXJHRVOypeqvcpBdCQUSASILEhvF7e6_bjAHfKBw/viewform We will look to add an additional workshop in December if there is interest. Please email me at terraferma@whsad.org if you have any questions. … [Read more...]
Senior Dues & Pictures
Dear Parents and Seniors: ‘Senior Dues’ for the Class of 2022 will be $120.00 per Senior. Only cash and money orders are accepted, no personal checks. Below is a list of what the Senior Dues cover along with notable dates for graduation and prom. The deadline for payment is Friday December 17, 2021. Due to the difficulties families continues to face because of the pandemic the school will be covering the additional cost of the graduation venue, cap, gown and the diplomas cases this year. A savings to families of over $100.00. Senior pictures will be taken at WHSAD on November 23rd and 24th. Students will receive invitations by email and at their home addresses regarding date, day and time. Appointment times are also … [Read more...]
Order your Senior Class Ring
Class of 2022 Senior Class Rings are now available. Students may order: Large or Small Classic Ring (Assorted Stones) - $70.00Large or Small Classic Golden Touch Ring (Assorted Stones) - $110.00 Golden Touch ring is a high luster ring that has a $24K gold overlay over sterling silver. See Ms. Nelson in Room 232A for an order form and for help with your ring size. See attached flyer for images and order information. … [Read more...]
CUNY Application Week
WHSAD will host its annual CUNY Application Week from October 25-29. All Seniors are strongly encouraged to apply to CUNY. Application materials such as the CUNY freshman profile, viewpoint, application checklist are posted in the Class of 2022 google classroom as well as in your orange folders. Students may apply to up to six schools in one application. Fee waivers will be available for qualifying students. In light of the COVID-19 crisis, SAT and ACT test scores are not required nor considered in application review through the Spring 2023 admission cycle. Click here for more information. Please do not submit any applications without review by Ms. Terraferma or a Creative Connections Coach. … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #1
Welcome Back Class of 2022! We are in full swing with our college planning & applications. Please review the attached Bulletin for updates on the newly added SAT School Day - October 28th and CUNY Application Week. All Seniors have been assigned a 1-on-1 Guidance Appointment to review your road map to graduation. Please make sure you are on-time for your appointment as it will be difficult to reschedule. I have posted a lot of college resources on our Class of 2022 Google Classroom. I will also post updates on the whsad.org website for parents/guardians. I will also be scheduling a few virtual workshops for families. The most important aspects of Senior Year, are deadlines and passing your classes. Please email Ms. Terraferma … [Read more...]
Freshmen Transcript Workshop
WHSAD will host its annual transcript review for all freshmen and their families on March 10th at 5:30pm - via google meet. The transcript is the official record of your child's high school credits, grades and exams taken. During the workshop we will discuss how to read the document and whether your child is currently on track or not. We will also discuss the NX grades and timeline to make up course credit. Please RSVP for this event: http://bit.ly/2NBRREH A copy of your child's transcript will be mailed home the week of 3/2/21. If you have any questions please email me at terraferma@whsad.org … [Read more...]