Juniors, if you missed my presentation on Monday, January 25th 2016, please feel free to review what was discussed. (See link below) In addition, you can walk in to the guidance office for a copy of your transcript and agenda during periods 4 and 8. .[gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Agenda-for-3rd-yr-transcript-review-class-2017.doc"] … [Read more...]
Guidance News for Seniors
Guidance News for Seniors
Ladders for Leaders Summer Employment Opportunity
Ladders for Leaders is a nationally recognized program that offers high school and college students the opportunity to participate in paid professional summer internships with leading corporations, non-profit organizations and government agencies in New York City. Who can apply? Youth between the ages of 16-22 who are enrolled in high school or college A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 Resident of one of the five boroughs of New York City Anyone with prior work experience either paid or volunteer Legally allowed to work in New York City Applications and more details are attached or click here or see your guidance counselor. APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59PM APRIL 4th, 2016. Note: The … [Read more...]
Save the Date! College Fair March 12th
Riverbank State Park presents the 19th Annual College Fair on Saturday March 12, 2016 from Noon - 4 PM This Fair is free and a great way to start thinking about what college(s) you would like to attend. See your guidance counselor if you need more information. Below is the flyer. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Riverbank-Fair-Flyer.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Internship Opportunity at Donor’s Choose
At DonorsChoose.org, our interns do more than getting coffee and making copies. Interns are essential in helping the Donor Appreciation Team execute what we like to call our “special sauce” - handwritten student thank-you notes. Interns will work alongside our volunteers to review student thank-yous to protect student privacy, check them into our computer system, and mail the thank-yous to eager donors - all within 24 hours. Interns will also get the opportunity to work on a variety of projects with the entire Donor Appreciation Team and support both team and org-wide goals. Your work is valuable and we want to see you grow and succeed. This might be the role for you if… You’re a self starter and someone who takes initiative. … [Read more...]
Are you an Innovative & Creative Junior or Senior?
Juniors, Seniors and College Freshman can apply for the Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity (up to $5,000 per year) The application deadline for 2016 is April 30th. You may apply online click here [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Milton-Fisher-Scholarship.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Juniors! Are you interested in taking College Credits while in High School?
College Now Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2016 term. Classes are held on the CUNY City Tech Campus located at 300 Jay Street in the Downtown Brooklyn area. Students who have the following may submit applications to me as soon as possible; 80 Overall Average on Transcript To take any 3 Credit Course other than Math - Passed ELA Regents/Common Core with score of 75 To take Math Courses only - Passed 2 math regents and 1 must be with score of 80+. Also, student must have taken Algebra II/Trigonometry. Juniors if you are interested in taking college credit bearing courses but have yet to take the ELA exam, late applications may be accepted on a case by case basis during regents week in January 2016. Please see … [Read more...]
Saturday College Readiness Program for ELL and non-ELL students
Want to learn more about becoming college ready? Please review the attached information flyer for a program for ELL's (English Language Learners) geared towards assisting students with college application process, SATs, Regents, and everything in between. There are numerous locations throughout the 5 boroughs so it is convenient for students to choose a location based on what borough they live. The program will enroll students in grades 9-12. The program begins this Saturday, November 14, 2015 and meets on Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm and will run approximately 13 weeks ending in March 2016. Students will need to register via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/89BDGVD or can visit one of the sites this … [Read more...]
Doodle 4 Google Contest
Do you enjoy doodling? Are you creative? Doodle 4 Google is an annual contest open to students in grades K-12. Students are invited to create their own Google doodle for the chance to have it featured on the Google homepage. From cave paintings to selfies, artists have always found creative ways of expressing themselves. Now, with the Google homepage as their canvas, we’re asking students to do the same. Young artists can doodle with any materials to show what makes them unique, and the winner’s artwork will be featured on our homepage for a day. This Year's Theme: What Makes Me.....Me How to Enter: Download the Entry Form What are the Prizes: National Winner The National Winner will have his or her doodle featured on … [Read more...]
SUNY Engineering Majors and Careers Info Session – Oct 28th
Learn about SUNY's two and four-year engineering and engineering technology programs through this special-focus group information session,specifically designed for high school juniors and their families. We will explore the magnitude of SUNY's engineering majors, how to prepare for an engineering career, and discuss the future job outlook. The session will also include an admissions overview and time for individual questions. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Start Time: 5:30 pm Location: SUNY Welcome Center (inside the College of Optometry Building) Schwarz Theater 33 West 42nd Street - New York, NY Register ONLINE Directions: To New York City by Train or Bus If you are arriving in New York City by train at either Grand … [Read more...]
The City College of New York Open House
The City College of New York (CCNY) is hosting an Undergraduate Open House on Saturday October 24, 2015 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. Faculty, staff, and current students representing all of the various schools and administrative units of City College will be on-hand to meet and greet you. Please RSVP online by creating your own personal "My City" account at www.ccny.cuny.edu/mycity. … [Read more...]