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SYLLABUS AND CONTRACT

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  1.    Course Information:  Advance AutoCAD (BCS11T)     (MKS11T) is dedicated to developing the inner talents of each student. From the beginning until the end of the school year, each senior will work in a job like environment. They will learn how to work in groups ranging from two to four, depending on the job/project that they have to complete. As the school year progresses they will develop proper work ethics. The students will understand the roles of each individual in an architectural, designing, and engineering firm. They will understand how each role serves as an individual piece in the building blocks of the firm. Rather it is a drafter, designer, programmer, or even a manager, each role is just as important as the … [Read more...]

Freshman Summer ELA Assignment

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                                                                                                                                                                               June 24th 2015    Dear Parents/Guardians and Prospective students:  I want to extend to you and your child my warmest welcome into our school. My name is Ms. Newton and I will be your child’s 9th grade Freshman English Teacher this year. My philosophy for learning is that each child is unique, and each child learns differently and at a different pace. One of my jobs as a teacher is to help your child discover his or her individuality and work alongside them to maximize their potential.   I am looking forward to a fun–filled and educational year.  … [Read more...]

WHSAD Freshman Win National Bioenergy Competition

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Freshman Xavier Abreu-Negron, Najee Neil, Victor Perry, Alfredo Sanchez, and Nicholas Shannon have been selected as the 2015 winners of the Department of Energy's BioenergizeME competition. Their research and infographic design on cellulosic ethanol was selected from 76 entries from across the country. The students have been invited to Washington DC to be recognized at the 2015 Bioenergy Conference.   [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/EnergyGov_WinningInfoGraphic.pdf"] … [Read more...]

Geometry Summer Assignment

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Incoming students can find the summer assignment attached to this page.   Please read the instructions carefully and use the linked resources on the page.   Enjoy your summer![gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/SummerAssignment.docx"] … [Read more...]

Final Stretch of Regents Review!

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The Geometry Regents is fast approaching. There are three major review sessions coming up.   Saturday 6/13      10:00-1:00 Tuesday 6/16      10:00-12:00 Friday 6/19 (Day of the exam!) 12:00   Please take advantage of these opportunities to maximize your scores! … [Read more...]

WHSAD Participates in the Sixth Annual Night of Arts at Park Avenue Armory

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June 8, 2015 marked WHSAD's Sixth Annual Night of Arts at Park Avenue Armory. The evening featured galleries exhibiting student architectural designs and artwork, live performances of original and cover songs from the music club, performances of original poetry from Ms. Pickering's poetry club, and interpretive recreations of scenes from three plays covered in Mr. Rodriguez’ junior English classes (A Raisin in the Sun, Crucible, and Macbeth). To view photographs of the student work and performances, click here. Photography by  WHSAD teacher Dr. Jay Wiprovnick. … [Read more...]

09 June 2015 – Aim & Assignments

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Aim: How do we review current global issues? Announcements: - Hand in all missing homework assignments - Study your notes and review packet for the regents every night - Come to tutoring at least once a week. Regents Prep tutoring schedule Monday – 8th period and 9th (2:45pm-3:45pm) Tuesday – 8th period Wednesday – 9th (2:45-4:30pm) Thursday – 8th period and 9th (2:45-4:30) Friday – 8th period Saturday Regents Review (10 am – 2pm) June 13th Online resources for Global Regents http://regentsprep.org/Regents/global/global.cfm – Online activities to review Global History http://www.nysedregents.org/globalhistorygeography – All of the old Regents … [Read more...]