WHSAD is having an in-person graduation this year that will also be live streamed for family member and students who do not wish to attend. PLACE: Domino Park at the corner of South1st and River Street in Brooklyn. DATE: June 21st, 2021 TIME: The school will be conducting 3 different ceremonies due to Covid 19 restrictions starting at 10:00 am. Time slots will be determined by student through an electronic survey and families will be informed of the time their students chose in the coming weeks. Students will receive only two tickets because no more than two family members along with the graduate will be allowed to attend the ceremonies due to spacing restrictions. Cap and gown is … [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...]
Freshmen Transcript Workshop
WHSAD will host its annual transcript review for all freshmen and their families on March 10th at 5:30pm - via google meet. The transcript is the official record of your child's high school credits, grades and exams taken. During the workshop we will discuss how to read the document and whether your child is currently on track or not. We will also discuss the NX grades and timeline to make up course credit. Please RSVP for this event: http://bit.ly/2NBRREH A copy of your child's transcript will be mailed home the week of 3/2/21. If you have any questions please email me at terraferma@whsad.org … [Read more...]
Class of 2022 Family Workshops
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 April 21st - Introduction to Finanical Aid & College Affordability … [Read more...]
Apply for Spring CTE ISP Internships!
Attention Juniors and Seniors! You are now eligible to apply for CTE ISP Internships and Workplace Challenges with Grant Associates for Spring 2021. These are remote work-based learning opportunities that will allow you to explore different fields within Architecture and Design. To Apply, you first must complete your CTE Tracking System Profile. (You may have done the first part of that using Ms. Wilson's Google Form last week.) How to Register and Complete your CTE Tracking System Profile: Go to http://participants.ctetracking.org/ and click on "Register for the Participant Site" Directions for completing the registration process can be found here:https://tinyurl.com/CTEInstructions If you have questions about the … [Read more...]
Undated information on senior pictures and cap and gown.
We are unsure whether school buildings will remain off-limits in January due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of this our school has: Rescheduled picture days to February 22nd and 23rd, 2021. Photos will be taken in the auditorium of our school. Your son/daughter will get an invitation in the mail with the specific date and time they will be taking their pictures. If for some reason students cannot take their picture on the date and time given, a make-up date is scheduled for March 26th for them to do so. Out of an abundance of caution, there will be no sharing of garments while photos are taken. Because of this: Your child is encouraged to come dressed for their senior photo and bring a change of clothes so … [Read more...]
Alternative date for senior dues
Tomorrow Thursday is a snow day so Ms. Nelson will not be in the building to collecting senior dues. Instead she will be there next Tuesday December 21st from 10 am -12 pm. Ms. Nelson will also be collecting dues on January 12th and 14th, 2021 from 10 am - 12 pm. Those are the only dates and times she will be available. Stay safe. … [Read more...]
New Schedule for senior payment
Due to school closure by the Department of Education the schedule for making senior payments has changed. Below are the new dates and times Ms. Nelson will be in the building to collect senior dues. December 2020TimeTuesday 8th 10:00 am – 12:00 pmThursday 10th 10:00 am – 12:00 pmTuesday 15th 10:00 am- 12:00 pmThursday 17th 10:00 am – 12:00 pmJanuary 2021 TimeTuesday 12th 10:00 – 12:00 pmThursday 14th 10:00 – 12:00 pm No appointment is necessary, Ms. Nelson will be in the school's auditorium. … [Read more...]
Apply for Internships at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is now recruiting students in grades 8–11 for the Remote 2021 Garden Apprentice Program (GAP). GAP is a great way for teens to learn about urban agriculture, science, and the environment while working with one of the most exciting public gardens in the world! More information is available online at bbg.org/gap. Remote Info session: Saturday, December 5, at 2 p.m. Reserve your spot by emailing gap@bbg.org or RSVP'ing through the link below. Session link and call-in number will be emailed the morning of the event. RSVP for Info Session BBG Garden Apprentices: Learn about botany, environmentalism, and protecting the earth through interactive remote sessionsGrow and harvest fruits, vegetables, and herbs … [Read more...]
CLASS OF 2020 – 2021
The ‘Senior Dues’ for the class of 2021 will be $110.00 per Senior. Only cash and money order is accepted, no personal checks. Attached is a list of what the Senior Dues cover and the deadlines and location for the payment of the dues, senior pictures and ring information and the Senior Contract. We ask that you and your child sign, date and return the contract to Ms. Cahill or myself in room 230A as soon as possible. If a senior does not have a signed contract on file they will not be able to participate in any senior activities. If there are any questions or concerns please contact me at Nelson@whsad,org. or call at 718-388-1260 ext. 2320. What does the senior dues cover? Full Package: $110 Diploma CaseMask with 2-color … [Read more...]