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Last Dash to Turn in Missing Work!

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The marking period ends TOMORROW! Many students who are in the classes that I co-teach with Ms. Taylor and Ms. Jufer received engrade printouts on which I had outlined all work that is missing from this marking period. Students - please use this last chance to finish this work and turn it in by today or early tomorrow. It could greatly improve your grade. If you need help please come see me 8th and 9th periods in Ms. Jufer's room. … [Read more...]

College Now Spring 2014 Application Available Now!

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The College Now program offers qualified high school students the opportunity to enroll in a variety of activities including college-credit courses, college-preparatory courses and activities, and experiential-based summer programs.  Access to campus facilities and cultural offerings are also offered to students.  To take a college-credit class, for example, you’ll need to meet course enrollment requirements. Most College Now activities are available for students in the 11th or 12th grade, but there are some preparatory activities available for 10th graders.  In most cases, classes and events take place before or after school or, in some cases, on the weekend. College-credit Courses: College credit offerings range from courses in the … [Read more...]

AIM: How does the original intention of Freedom of the Press compare and contrast to the modern day interpretation?

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Read the statements written by the Continental Congress and the the case brief of John Peter Zenger v. New York.  After you have read these documents,  write a paragraph in which you describe the original intent of the founders when they  included Freedom of the Press in the Constitution.  Support your answer with evidence from the documents. … [Read more...]

Regents Review Packet

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Use this packet to study for your mock regents which will be given Monday, 11/25/13 thru Wednesday,  11/27.[gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Regents-US-Hit-List.pdf"] … [Read more...]

Virtual College Tours

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Choosing the Right College is Hard   It is hard for college bound students to figure out which campus is the best fit for them, and for those that are not able to visit all campuses physically, it's even harder. YouVisit.com is the only website where college bound students can actually walk on college campuses as if they were physically there.  With more than 500 Interactive Walking Tours, led by current students, it is the next best thing to being there in person, and best of all, it's completely free for Counselors, Students, and Parents to use.  Watch the video below to see how you can help your students in the college search process, and make sure to let them know about YouVisit.com!       … [Read more...]

WHSAD Students Show Off Their Baseball Skills in Florida

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Article written by WHSAD Junior Ivan Davila On November 7th Ronny Romano and I (WHSAD Students and members of the Bonnies Baseball team) were invited to Cocoa Beach and Boca Raton, Florida for a baseball tournament. The tournament hosted several college scouts from Miami Dade University and Florida Memorial University. We also met David Eckstein, a former Major League Baseball Player and World Series MVP.  He was a former second baseman and short stop for the San Diego Padres, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the St. Louis Cardinals. We also took part at the 64th Annual Bonnie’s Dinner with the founder of our baseball team, Joe Bonnie.  Ronnie and I got up and had a chance to present ourselves with Mr. Bonnie and other … [Read more...]

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

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The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) awards over 150 types of scholarships. They also provide access to internships and mentoring opportunities, along with connecting scholars with other organizations. Visit http://hsf.net/en/for more information. … [Read more...]