The Co-op Tech program provides students, such as Brandon Rodriguez, with opportunities to explore their passions. In the following narrative, the WHSAD senior, shares his experience in the automotive program. I chose to go to Co-op for the hands-on experience. Throughout my time with Ms. Terraferma, I explained that I would be going to a school that taught a certain trade in which could further progress my career choices and experiences. In this school I decided to go with Automotive. This class is very diverse and it really shows with the amount of people who are passionate about cars, even those that have the “need for speed” within their mindsets. I believe my favorite thing about this class is working on cars that come in … [Read more...]
Guidance News for Seniors
Senior, Joshua Cruz, Participates at Co-op Tech in the Welding Program
The Co-op Tech program provides students, such as Joshua Cruz, with opportunities to explore their passions. In the following narrative, the WHSAD senior, shares his experience in the welding program. I chose to go to Co-op because I wanted to do something different for my senior year. I was tired of seeing the same blue walls everyday. The class I’m taking at Co-op is the welding class. The thing I like the most about the class is that I get to work with my hands instead of sitting down and writing all day. Also I get to learn something new. I think my teacher is pretty cool because he helps you a lot if you try. I plan to do this as a career. I think Co-op does give job opportunities but you have be 18 or older, … [Read more...]
Senior, Daniel Rojas, Participates in Coop Tech Carpentry Program
The Coop Tech program provides students, such as Daniel Rojas, with opportunities to explore their passions. In the following narrative, the WHSAD senior shares his experience in the Carpentry program. Daniel working on a project I chose to go to Coop Tech because I wanted to learn new things. I looked at it as an opportunity to learn new things that would help me for my future. At Coop Tech, I'm in the Carpentry class. I chose Carpentry because I like to build things, and I like to work with my hands. In this class I'm learning the basics of Carpentry like how to work properly with power tools and how to read the ruler. Also, in the next term I will be learning the importance of safeness to work (OSHA). Something that I like … [Read more...]
Senior Trip to Split Rock Resort
This year the senior trip will be going to Split Rock water park resort. The trip will leave from WHSAD on Friday march 20th at 8:00 am and will be returning back to WHSAD on Sunday March 22nd 2020 at approximately 2:00 pm. The total cost of the trip at this time is $425.00 per student. This price will be reduced as determined by fundraising. The more money students fund-raise, the lower the over all cost will be. When and if the price changes parents will be notified immediately. In order for us to hold a seat for your senior a deposit of $100.00 will have to be made. The deadline for the deposit is Friday January 10th, 2020 and the … [Read more...]
SENIOR DUES DEADLINE
The deadline for senior dues payment is Friday December 13th, 2019. The cost is $170 for the full package. Please contact Ms. Nelson at Nelson@whsad.org for questions or concerns. … [Read more...]
Apply to DOB’s Youth Leadership Council!
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...]
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...]