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...]
Parent News
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...]
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...]