WHSAD is having its annual Awards Night and Arts Festival on Thursday May 31st, 2018. The Awards Night is from 5:30-6:30 pm in the cafeteria followed by the Arts Festival from 6:30–8:00 pm on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The invitations will be mailed for those students receiving an awards the week of April 23rd, 2018 but everyone is invited to the Arts Festival to see our students work being showcased. We look forward to seeing you there. … [Read more...]
Parent News
Paid Summer Internship at Brooklyn DA’s Office
The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for the 2018 Summer High School Internship. Who? High School Sophomores, Juniors and rising seniors who live in and/or attend HS in BK. What? 5 Weeks (July 9th - Aug 10th) $150/wk & Metro Card. Please see the attached flyer for all details regarding the internship and application requirements. Application Deadline: April 27, 2018 … [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...]
Sophomore Bulletin #1
Dear Parents & Sophomore Students: Attached is the sophomore bulletin containing information and announcements for the spring term. Note: WHSAD Paid Internship Application and SYEP Applications are current available. Note: The PSAT has been rescheduled to April 24th. … [Read more...]
Workshop: Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letters
WHSAD & NY Cares are hosting a free workshop on Understanding Your Financial Aid Award letters on Thursday, March 22nd. You will have an opportunity to review your college acceptance letters and compare financial aid packages to see which is the best fit for you and your child. Please RSVP for this workshop at 718-388-1260 x3311 or terraferma@whsad.org Two time slots are available (6pm or 7pm). … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #5
Attached please find the most recent senior bulletin. Note: Deadline to pay for the senior trip is Friday, March 16th. Note: The 1st marking period ends Friday, March 16th. Any senior failing a class will not be certified for graduation. Make sure you make up any missing assignments! … [Read more...]
February Newsletter
Read this month’s Parent Newsletter, as prepared by our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Chu. This newsletter is provided in both English and Spanish. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Chu. … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #4
Attached is the senior bulletin for January. Note: The deadline to apply to CUNY is Feb 1st. Make sure you have submitted all your CUNY/SUNY supplements by Feb 1st as well. … [Read more...]
December Newsletter
Read this month’s Parent Newsletter, as prepared by our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Chu. This newsletter is provided in both English and Spanish. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Chu. … [Read more...]
December Tasks for College Bound Students
Hi Seniors! Here are a few things you should be doing in the next 3 Weeks: Finish your college applicationsand essays and get them to the colleges. It's not too late to apply. See Ms. Terraferma Submit all other required documents to the colleges, such as your SAT and ACT scores. Submit your FAFSA. Our FAFSA day is December 9th. Contact Ms. Terraferma for an appointment. Check your email daily because this is how many colleges will communicate with you. Make sure to read all emails closely because sometimes colleges will need more information from you to make decisions. DID YOU APPLY TO CITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE? The Creative Challenge must be … [Read more...]