In a few sentences how would you describe your summer bridge experience? My summer bridge experience was great because I learned things like how to use AutoCAD, how to laser engrave, and hatch. I love how the mentors help us to do everything. In what ways do you think this program will help you in high school and in the future? What did you like about the program and what did you not? What did you learn? Was there a specific project you enjoyed? Why? … [Read more...]
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Incoming Freshman, Jonathan Mendez-Diaz, Reflects on His Summer Bridge Experience
In a few sentences how would you describe your summer bridge experience? In general I would describe my summer bridge experience as very much enjoyable. While learning you are still able to have fun with the projects that were assigned. Some of the projects made with the unique software AutoCAD were a puzzle piece, light box, and even my own container. In what ways do you think this program will help you in high school and in the future? This program will help me in high school because it was like a tutorial before actually attending the class. This will be beneficial in the future because I wouldn't have to wait another month until school and I can potentially be ahead of my class. Another thing this program does … [Read more...]
Incoming Freshman, Ariana Mora, reflects on Summer Bridge Program
At the beginning of summer a group of incoming freshmen students joined Mr. Codio and Ms. Cumberbatch’s Summer Bridge Program. They did a series of projects that taught them the basics of life at WHSAD. Although many of them are just learning how to use the AutoCAD, they all picked up the demonstrations quickly. Read the interviews below to see the reflections on the program. In a few sentences how would you describe your summer bridge experience? It has been fun and interesting. I like the people here, they were chill, cool, and some were helpful because if I had trouble with something they would explain to me. The work was also not complicated because we started off small and then built up to projects that were more complex. In … [Read more...]
Incoming Freshman, Alonzo Jones, Reflects on WHSAD’s Summer Bridge Program
At the beginning of summer a group of incoming freshmen students joined Mr. Codio and Ms. Cumberbatch's Summer Bridge Program. They did a series of projects that taught them the basics of life at WHSAD. Although many of them are just learning how to use the 3D design platform, they all picked up the demonstrations quickly. Read the interviews below to see the reflections on the program. In a few sentences how would you describe your summer bridge experience? "It was a creative and intuitive experience. I came into a great, welcoming environment. The mentors helped me to fully understand and envision my architectural and creative passion. It was a great experience because I got to learn a lot of new things while having fun." In … [Read more...]
Summer Bridge Students Create Light Boxes in AutoCAD
Summer Bridge students learned how to maneuver their way through AutoCAD by creating 3D light boxes in Mr. Codio's summer bridge program. Although many of them are just learning how to use the 3D design platform, they all picked up the demonstrations quickly. View below to see their amazing designs and process statements. Francisco Honorato~ Hi, my name is Francisco Honorato, and I'm an incoming freshman at WHSAD. In summer bridge we did a light box where we selected our favorite pictures and had to outline them. One thing I liked about this project is that we had to sketch our pictures. In my case it's a Pokémon named "Pichu". One thing I didn’t like was that there was a lot of steps. One of them was that we had to place the … [Read more...]
College Now Experiences
Megan Golding, Senior Throughout my four years at WHSAD, I had the opportunity to take numerous college courses. Each of those courses was at different institutions, to get the experience of each school’s community and diversity. My first time taking College Now courses was at the New York City College of Technology. I started in the fall of sophomore year, it was my first year eligible to take part in this program. I took English Composition which was honestly the best idea. Taking English Composition as my first college class was a very humbling experience. Until that time, I had never written a paper of more than three pages. English Composition actually forced me to grow up a little, mentally and academically. It showed me that … [Read more...]
Pratt Young Scholar Graduates Reflect on Past Four years
From Freshman to Senior year, these almost high school graduates reflect on their 4 year long experience with the Pratt Young Scholars Program. Below, high school seniors express how the program made them feel, what it taught them, and how they will use what they learned for the future. Joshua Luna, senior The Pratt Young Scholars (PYS) program supported me in more ways than one. Throughout the three years of being in the program I was able to meet wonderful professors and students alike who all made the experience better. The PYS program helped strengthen my passion for art while teaching me new techniques and how to use different materials that were new to me. We would use these materials on a weekly basis learning new … [Read more...]
Seminar Circles in AP English Class
Ms. Fields, AP English teacher How does it work? "Generally there are two different groups. The Socratic seminar circle that I use is called a fishbowl where the inner circle speaks first while the outside takes notes, and then it switches. The reason for the smaller groups is so that everyone has the opportunity to speak. There are about twelve students speaking, so it creates a more natural conversation. Students create their own questions that are about either the thematic elements of the text they're working on, whether it's a book, poem, or short story, or about literary, rhetorical devices that other students can respond to. But it's really just an organic conversation about the text." Why do you think a project like this is … [Read more...]
Senior English Class Presents CUNY CAT Projects
On Thursday, April 13th, seniors in Ms. Fields' ELA class showcased the work they've worked on during CUNY CAT. CUNY CAT is a program that utilizes theatre type techniques to engage students and have them develop a deeper understanding when they explore different topics. To learn more about the CAT program click here: https://creativeartsteam.org/ This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Additional support from the Two Trees and Walentas Family Foundation. The students' performances were live-streamed to all senior classes during 3rd period. Over the course of eight weeks students worked on monologues, dialogues, creative … [Read more...]
WHSAD Students design 3D Ornaments
This holiday season students are getting festive in Mr. Codio's AutoCAD Drafting class. From ornaments to Christmas houses, students have filled the room with their creations. Using Mr. Codio's 3D printer and AutoCAD, a few students created Christmas ornaments that they have hung from the Christmas tree. Below are a few students' artist statements along with their ornament designs. Lauren Henriquez, Senior The idea of the ornament was meant to include different cultures to show the diversity of the world we live in. Although Christmas is celebrated by many, it can be celebrated differently and mean something to different people. By incorporating different languages it brings a new light to how important other people are. My … [Read more...]