On Tuesday, February, 11th, a group of WHSAD students attended a teen dating violence conference at the Brooklyn Law School. "Keeping it Real and Keeping it Safe" (Understanding Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Assault), involved workshops, an anti-violence skit, teen spoken word, and several presenters, including Kenneth P. Thompson, Kings County District Attorney. According to statistics from the conference, one in three adolescent girls and one in six boys have been physically, emotionally or verbally abused from a dating partner - a figure higher than other types of violence affecting youth. The conference highlighted new forms of violence, abuse and intimidation that are increasing with the growing popularity of the on-line environment … [Read more...]
Feedback Mechanism questions
Hello all, Ms. Taylor and I have now explored the topic of 'feedback mechanisms' in living organisms with you for a number of class periods. I'm sure you know a lot about this, but you can strengthen your skills by working on the questions on this great webpage. Try as many of these questions as you like. I am available to talk them over with you 8th or 9th periods of most days. http://regentsprep.org/regents/core/questions/question.cfm?Course=BIOL&TopicCode=5c&QNum=1&Wrong=0 … [Read more...]
Was the Civil War preventable?
Writing Assignment: Would the Civil have been prevented if Abraham Lincoln ordered Major Anderson to leave Fort Sumter? … [Read more...]
SENIOR BULLETIN #6
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE LETTERS Please give your guidance counselor a copy of your college acceptance letter(s). MIDYEAR CHECKLIST Did you give your guidance counselor your request form for midyear grades to be sent to the colleges? Did you submit your SAT scores to the colleges through College Board? Did you complete all your supplementary forms for SUNY? Did you complete your EOP/HEOP supplementary forms? Did you apply for your PIN at www.fafsa.gov? Did you make your appointment with your guidance counselor to complete your FAFSA? Did you apply for any scholarships? Have you given your guidance counselor a copy of your college acceptance letter? Did you send your $65 payment to CUNY/UAPC? FOR SENIOR … [Read more...]
Why did the election of Abraham Lincoln cause southern secession and the formation of the Confederate States of America?
Writing Assignment: Was the South justified in seceding from the Union? … [Read more...]
Student Financial Aid Awareness Campaign is Underway!
Students and families can get personal assistance with their FAFSA and other financial aid questions. (Albany, NY: Jan. 13, 2014) January 2014 has been proclaimed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo as Student Financial Aid Awareness Month. HESC's "Start Here to Get There," awareness campaign informs students and families about the various types of college financial aid opportunities and encourages them to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - one of the most important tools in securing financial aid - early in the New Year. Financial aid information sessions and "Complete the FAFSA" workshop events are being coordinated through HESC, with the support of the New York State Financial Aid Administrators … [Read more...]
Last Days of the Semester- Senior ELA Periods 1 & 4, Government Period 2
What a relief it must be to have finished your Final Exams! Don't forget to check and see if you have any work to make-up to improve your grade. Please have a relaxing long weekend, but if you are taking a January Regents don't forget to devote some time to to your review packages! Also, Mr. Key's suggestion to at least check out Youtube to hear the inspiring speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King is a great idea. … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #5
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS Students who applied to SUNY colleges are reminded to complete the supplemental application. CUNY applications are still being processed. See Ms. Valentin if you have not applied. If you have not sent your $65 payment to CUNY YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT BEING PROCESSED! Send your payment ASAP! DEADLINE FOR CUNY APPLICATION IS FEBRUARY 1, 2014. SCHOLARSHIPS – Please see Ms. Valentin for applications UFT Scholarship ($5,000) deadline for submission of the draft is January 21, 2014. ABENY (Association of Black Educators of New York) Scholarship – Deadline is April 30, 2014. Turner Construction Company – $8,000. Deadline is April 28, 2014. FINANCIAL AID (See attached information re … [Read more...]
WHSAD Juniors Tour Grand Central Station
A select group of juniors, along with teachers Mr. Felix and Ms. Moos, were hosted for a tour of Grand Central Station to learn about its history, architecture, and the site's role historic preservation. Students got an appreciation of the role of Grand Central Station in both reflecting and impacting the nation's industrial growth. Students also gained an appreciation of Grand Central Station as a multi-functional space, accommodating hundreds of thousands of people daily. Grand Central Station is the nation's most visited site. … [Read more...]
Save the Date: Student Financial Aid Awareness Month Begins January 2014
One application, the FAFSA, can significantly improve the financial aid outcomes for your college-bound students and their families. Unfortunately, filing that application often creates stress and misunderstandings about the process of paying for college and the ability to obtain financial aid. To dispel the myths and provide a clear understanding of the financial aid process, including help in preparing the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, HESC will again host Student Financial Aid Awareness Month (SFAAM) starting January 25, 2014. Beginning this December, HESC will open its dedicated website, StartHereGetThere.org, to help students and families learn about the financial aid process and provide information about … [Read more...]