SENIOR BULLETIN #3 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 1. GRADUATION CONTRACTS/COLLEGE PLANNING All seniors must see Ms. Valentin to sign their Graduation Contract and begin the college application process. If you missed your scheduled appointment, see Ms. Valentin ASAP to reschedule. 2. ALL COLLEGE APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUDBMITTED BY DECEMBER 16, 2013. CUNY Fee Waivers – There are only 14 fee waivers available and will be awarded by lottery. To be eligible students must have completed application online and have submitted proof of income to Ms. Valentin no later than December 16th. CUNY application is $65.00. SUNY Guides are available in guidance office. COMMON APPLICATION – Seniors are … [Read more...]
FREE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS!
Free afterschool programs for youth in elementary, middle, and high school! DYCD’s afterschool programs are located in community centers, middle schools, and community-based organizations throughout the five boroughs. Afterschool programs operate in the afternoons, and many programs are held on evenings, weekends, during school holidays, vacation periods, and the summer. All programs provide a wide range of activities for young people, including tutoring, homework help, college prep, recreation, and cultural arts. To find an afterschool program near you, please call: DYCD Youth Connect Monday - Friday, 9 am to 7 pm, 1-800-246-4646 or visit: www.nyc.gov/dycd … [Read more...]
Complete your thematic essay on government decisions based on geography
It is very important that you complete your Regents essay by Monday. This will allow Mr. D'Amato and I to begin reviewing the next theme. This will all benefit YOU in the end! Keep up the good work. … [Read more...]
Interviews
Being interviewed is a class requirement. Every student will be interviewed by a classmate. They will be asked questions pertaining to the job they are applying for and giving information about themselves. … [Read more...]
AIM: What geographic factors led President McKinley to help free the Philippines from the Spanish and President Roosevelt to free the Panamanians from the Colombians?
All regents review students, please complete the attached political cartoon. … [Read more...]
AIM: What geographic factors led Abraham Lincoln to issue the Homestead Act and support the building of the transcontinental railroad?
Please read the attached letter and explain the benefits of traveling on the transcontinental railroad. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3_Review_Letter.docx"] … [Read more...]
Need a JOB?
These companies are hiring for the holiday season: Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy-jobs.com/ Gap: http://www.gapinc.com/content/gapinc/html/careers.html Macy's: http://www.macysjobs.com/default.aspx Whole Foods: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/careers Target: https://corporate.target.com/careers#?lnk=gfot_t_spc_1_8 UPS: https://ups.managehr.com/Home.htm# The Home Depot: http://careers.homedepot.com/?HD%20CAREERS&viewTaskName=ExternalDirectView … [Read more...]
AIM: How did geography play a role in the decisions made by President James Monroe?
Use the BASIC model to complete the attached political cartoon. … [Read more...]
Mock Interviews
During period two today, Ms. Basilio interviewed Mrs. Montanti in front of the class. Mrs. Montanti in turn interviewed Lester Carrasco, who then interviewed Lorena Arias. During period three today, Ms. Basilio interviewed Mrs. Montanti in front of the class. Mrs. Montanti in turn interviewed Lilia Chunir, who then interviewed Alberto Gonzalez. In both classes some students who were called on were not prepared to participate by missing either their cover letter or resume. Their homework for this evening was to make sure their cover letters and resumes were ready for mock interviews tomorrow. … [Read more...]
AIM: How has geography influenced the decision making of various U.S. Presidents?
Read the excerpts from te Lewis and Clark expedition and describe the experience of Lewis and Clark. … [Read more...]