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Afterschool Design Classes at Pratt — Apply Online This Week!

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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

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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...]

AWARDS NIGHT and ARTS FESTIVAL 2018

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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...]

Paid Summer Internship at Brooklyn DA’s Office

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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

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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...]

Workshop: Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letters

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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...]

February Newsletter

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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...]