Pursuant to Chancellor's Regulation A;412 students may be granted permission to bring a cell phone into a school building for medical reasons.  This exemption does not permit a student to use or carry a cell phone while in school. Parents must complete this form and have Section A completed by a physician.  The completed form must be submitted to Mr. Baldwin or Ms. Jufer in the Deans' Office (Room 212). [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/CellPhonePermission1.pdf"] … [Read more...]

On Monday, May 19th, the Park Avenue Armory opened its doors to the public to showcase the talent of the students of Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design. The freshman class showcased their architectural drafts and AutoCAD designs. The sophomore class showcased their ability to design floor plans and models on AutoCAD. Sophomores in Ms. Pickering's English class also displayed their lyrical talents as they read their original poems out loud. The seniors in Mr. Codio's architecture classes displayed their Advanced AutoCAD designs as they were printed in three dimensions. In collaboration with the Artist in Residence program, English teacher Mr. Rodriguez, Architecture teachers Ms. Moos and Mr. O'Brien, and Photography … [Read more...]

On Saturday, April 26th, WHSAD students collaborated with volunteers from the not-for-profit organization City Year to supervise nearly 500 Starbucks volunteers to paint the Harry Van Arsdale Campus. These students have worked together during the past month designing art work using techniques they have learned in their architecture classes, prepping and priming the walls, and selecting the color scheme to help make their school look like a better place. While the work isn't done (these students will still be continuing what they have started by completing final touch-ups), these youngsters have accomplished a lot. Not only did they learn the importance of planning and preparation, but they have also established contacts who work in … [Read more...]