Welcome Back Class of 2022! We are in full swing with our college planning & applications. Please review the attached Bulletin for updates on the newly added SAT School Day - October 28th and CUNY Application Week. All Seniors have been assigned a 1-on-1 Guidance Appointment to review your road map to graduation. Please make sure you are on-time for your appointment as it will be difficult to reschedule. I have posted a lot of college resources on our Class of 2022 Google Classroom. I will also post updates on the whsad.org website for parents/guardians. I will also be scheduling a few virtual workshops for families. The most important aspects of Senior Year, are deadlines and passing your classes. Please email Ms. Terraferma … [Read more...]
Guidance Posts
Read current and past posts from WHSAD's Guidance Department.
Working Papers — How Do I Get Them?
Now that school is back in person, you can again apply for your working papers in person with Ms. Wilson in Room 139. See below for the application form and required documents. Required Documents to Apply for Working Papers: 1) The application form, with ONLY Part 1 filled out. You can pick up a copy of the application form from your guidance counselor or Ms. Wilson, or download it at: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/documents/AT17-FillableMay21.pdf2) Your birth certificate, passport, or other federal/state ID (or a clear copy)3) Your completed Certificate of Physical Fitness (Doctor's Note). Most pediatricians' offices have a standard form they will complete; if not, you can use the state's template at: … [Read more...]
Architecture Internship for High School Student
Do you live in Community Board 17? (See map below for boundaries.) If so, this internship is a great opportunity to apply your architecture skills and knowledge this summer! Please see the job posting below for information about how to apply. … [Read more...]
Apply to Participate in the RAMSA Pre-Mentorship Program!
Robert A.M.Stern Architects has selected WHSAD to be the first school in their new pre-mentorship program for high school students! This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the different aspects of working in an architecture firm, along with doing projects to add to their own portfolios. Please see the flyer below for more information. If you have questions, reach out to Mr. Rodriguez at abrodriguez@whsad.org. Let Mr. Rodriguez know of your interest SOON before the program fills up! Learn more about RAMSA at: https://www.ramsa.com/ … [Read more...]
To Our WHSAD Family
To Our WHSAD Family We will have more details in the coming days. For up to date information, please check the following link regular: DOE Family Info Hub . Please be safe. … [Read more...]
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...]