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 students accepted to this council will form our very first Sustainability and Construction Safety Task Force. Receive the opportunity to learn directly from our engineers, architects, sustainability experts, and inspectors, and design and complete a major outreach project for a city agency. The NYC Department of Buildings is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of … [Read more...]
Guidance News for Seniors
Internship Opportunities for 2019-2020!
Many of you have been asking about Internship Opportunities for this year -- here's your chance! In order to be considered for ANY internships this school year (between now and June 2020), you MUST complete the online application here: http://cteapplication.nycdoeopsr.org -- make sure you have your resume ready to upload AND you answer the questions as part of your application. Once you have completed the online CTE application, you are required to complete EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION no later than November 1st. This can happen one of three ways:1) sign up for an in-person appointment at Grant Associates via this link: https://calendly.com/cteindustryscholarsinternshipprogram2) Attend a walk-in in-person session on Tuesday, October 15th … [Read more...]
Graduation and senior ring information
Graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 will be held on Wednesday June 24th, 2020 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm in the NAB Theater at City Tech. This is at the corner of Jay and Tillary Street. The address is 285 Jay Street, Brooklyn NY 11201. On Monday November 25th, the vendor from Reed Ring Corp. will be in the auditorium from 9 - 11 am to take orders for senior rings. Order forms have been sent home, please fill them out carefully. The vendor takes cash, money orders or checks. If you are paying with a money order or check please make it out to REED RING CORP. If there are questions or concerns please contact Ms. Nelson at Nelson@whsad.org. … [Read more...]
SENIOR SWAG PACKAGE OPTIONS
whsad senior package - $170 What this package includes: 2 T Shirts (students will design logo) 1 Hoodie 1 Baseball Cap 1 Duffle bag 1 Water bottle (class of 2020) 1 USB phone charger with logo that students will design Graduation cap, gown and diploma case The sitting fee for senior pictures (any purchase of pictures is a separate cost, this only covers the sitting fee). WHSAD’S PARTIAL SENIOR PACKAGE - $50.00 What this package includes: Graduation cap, gown and diploma case The sitting fee for senior pictures (any purchase of pictures is a separate cost; this only covers the sitting fee). … [Read more...]
Senior Information Class of 2020
Dear Parents and Seniors: My name is Ms. Nelson and I am the Coordinator for Student Activities (COSA) at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design. This letter is to inform you that the ‘Senior Dues’ for the class of 2020 will be $170.00 per Senior, only cash and money order is accepted, no personal checks. If you do not want to purchase the full package ($170) you can pay $50.00 which covers the cap, gown, diploma case and the sitting fee for the senior picture. The deadline for payment is Friday December 13th, 2019. Each year the seniors go on two senior trips. One weekend trip from Friday morning to Sunday evening and the other, a one day trip where students leave early in the morning and return later the same … [Read more...]
Internship Opportunities for Class of 2019
Hello Seniors! Many of you have been asking about Internship Opportunities for this year -- here's your FIRST chance! In order to be considered for ANY internships this school year (between now and June 2019), you MUST complete the online application here: http://cteapplication.nycdoeopsr.org -- make sure you have your resume ready to upload AND you answer the questions as part of your application. Once you have completed the online CTE application, you are required to complete Ms. Wilson's survey at: https://goo.gl/forms/RtCHYNADkAxIqv6D3 The following positions are currently available through the CTE ISP (Industry Scholars Program) Internship Program. Please read about the opportunities carefully, and see Ms. Wilson or Mr. Codio … [Read more...]
Afterschool Design Classes at Pratt — Apply Online This Week!
Design Initiative for Community Empowerment (DICE) is an after school program that introduces students to the challenges of creative thinking and problem-solving through studio classes in design. Students investigate their communities through various design disciplines such as fashion design, architecture and urban design, and entrepreneurship. While increasing civic education and social responsibility, students also learn about educational opportunities and career possibilities in design. DICE classes are developed in collaboration with the Schools of Art, Design, and Architecture, and are taught by faculty. WHSAD students are invited to apply for the DICE program at Pratt Institute -- you can find more information about the program … [Read more...]
Fall Internships at Park Avenue Armory
All students who are at least 16 years old are invited to apply for Park Avenue Armory's Youth Corps internship program for the fall semester. Applications are due by Friday, September 21st and can be returned to Ms. Wilson in Room 139. See the application below for more information. If you have questions, see Ms. Wilson. … [Read more...]
National Decision Day
Attention Seniors, May 1st is National Decision Day which means the pressure is on for high school seniors to make final college decisions. WHSAD will be hosting a celebratory party during 3rd & 4th period for students who have committed to the college of their choice. In order to receive a ticket, you must provide Ms. Terraferma with a copy of your college acceptance letter. Students (& Staff) are encouraged to wear college attire. Photos will be taken. #IDecided Click here for a National Decision Day Checklist … [Read more...]
Excelsior Scholarship is Now Opened
Excelsior Scholarship application for the 2018-19 is now available. Students will need there TAP user name, password and Pin Number. Click here if you still have not applied for TAP. (NY State Tuition Assistance Program) The Excelsior Scholarship, in combination with other student financial aid programs, allows students to attend a SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free. Click here to apply. An applicant must: be a resident of NYS and have resided in NYS for 12 continuous months prior to the beginning of the term; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have either graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency diploma, or passed a federally approved "Ability to Benefit" test, as … [Read more...]