WHSAD will be hosting a series of monthly workshops for our Juniors and their families to help navigate the post-secondary process. We will discuss the pathway to graduation, finding the right college and career programs, college affordability and financial aid, and the application process. These virtual workshops are designed to help us prepare for senior year. Please use this form to RSVP for all or some of the workshops. All workshops begin at 5:30 pm. The meeting link will be sent to the email address provided on the day of the meeting. February 24th - Path to Graduation/Junior Transcript Workshop March 24th - Navigating the College Search, Virtually … [Read more...]
About Ms. Terraferma
National Decision Day
Attention Seniors, May 1st is National Decision Day which means the pressure is on for high school seniors to make final college decisions. WHSAD will be hosting a celebratory party during 3rd & 4th period for students who have committed to the college of their choice. In order to receive a ticket, you must provide Ms. Terraferma with a copy of your college acceptance letter. Students (& Staff) are encouraged to wear college attire. Photos will be taken. #IDecided Click here for a National Decision Day Checklist … [Read more...]
Start Earning College Credits This Fall
Will you be a Junior or Senior at WHSAD this fall? Do you want to start earning college credits? Do you have an 80+ Average and a score of 75+ on the ELA regents*? If you answered yes to all of these questions, then you can start taking College Now classes this fall at City Tech (in Downtown Brooklyn). Attached you will find a list of the classes being offered and the application. Space is first come, first serve. Please bring your application to your guidance counselor. *If you are interested but haven't taken the ELA exam yet, you can still fill out the application. Once your scores come in then I will submit your application. [gview … [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 [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/HS-summer-2018-Internship-3.pdf"] … [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. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Cohort-V-Sophomore-Bulletin-1.pdf"] … [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). [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-understanding-financial-aid-flyer.doc"] … [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! [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Cohort-T-Senior-Bulletin-5.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Paid Summer Internship at the Navy Yard
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation’s Summer Internship Program connects graduating college-attending or college-bound undergraduate students to a wide range of work opportunities with businesses within the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Over the course of an 8-week session, students will be connected to Yard-based businesses and departments according to their future career interests, skillsets and educational background. BNYDC’s Internship Program participants are exposed to real world work experiences, provided professional and career advisement, and opportunities to network with peers and a variety of business owners and industry leaders within the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Eligibility Must be: A NYC Resident or attend a … [Read more...]
December Tasks for College Bound Students
Hi Seniors! Here are a few things you should be doing in the next 3 Weeks: Finish your college applicationsand essays and get them to the colleges. It's not too late to apply. See Ms. Terraferma Submit all other required documents to the colleges, such as your SAT and ACT scores. Submit your FAFSA. Our FAFSA day is December 9th. Contact Ms. Terraferma for an appointment. Check your email daily because this is how many colleges will communicate with you. Make sure to read all emails closely because sometimes colleges will need more information from you to make decisions. DID YOU APPLY TO CITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE? The Creative Challenge must be … [Read more...]