LIU Brooklyn would like to invite our students and parents to attend an information session about LIU Brooklyn and LIU's Early College Scholars program. March 2nd @ 6:15 Parents please register for the event using the following link: http://www.liu.edu/BKParentNight [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/March-2-Parent-Night-Flyer.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Guidance Posts
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NYU School of Engineering ARISE Summer Program
NYU Tandon School of Engineering Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE) Program is seeking academically strong, current 10th and 11th grade NYC students with a demonstrated interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for their seven week summer program. The program includes: college level workshops and seminars, a high level research experience in participating NYU faculty labs, and mentoring. What they are looking for: NYC residents who are completing 10th and 11th grade in June 2016. Academically prepared, highly motivated students. Applicants with a passion for science, technology, engineering and math. Students who will attend the entire program, full time, from July 5, 2016 to … [Read more...]
Scholarships with January Due Dates
Below is a list of scholarships with January Deadlines. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/January-Scholarships.docx"] … [Read more...]
Senior Trip to Honor’s Haven Details
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Juniors! Are you interested in taking College Credits while in High School?
College Now Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2016 term. Classes are held on the CUNY City Tech Campus located at 300 Jay Street in the Downtown Brooklyn area. Students who have the following may submit applications to me as soon as possible; 80 Overall Average on Transcript To take any 3 Credit Course other than Math - Passed ELA Regents/Common Core with score of 75 To take Math Courses only - Passed 2 math regents and 1 must be with score of 80+. Also, student must have taken Algebra II/Trigonometry. Juniors if you are interested in taking college credit bearing courses but have yet to take the ELA exam, late applications may be accepted on a case by case basis during regents week in January 2016. Please see … [Read more...]
Saturday College Readiness Program for ELL and non-ELL students
Want to learn more about becoming college ready? Please review the attached information flyer for a program for ELL's (English Language Learners) geared towards assisting students with college application process, SATs, Regents, and everything in between. There are numerous locations throughout the 5 boroughs so it is convenient for students to choose a location based on what borough they live. The program will enroll students in grades 9-12. The program begins this Saturday, November 14, 2015 and meets on Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm and will run approximately 13 weeks ending in March 2016. Students will need to register via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/89BDGVD or can visit one of the sites this … [Read more...]
Doodle 4 Google Contest
Do you enjoy doodling? Are you creative? Doodle 4 Google is an annual contest open to students in grades K-12. Students are invited to create their own Google doodle for the chance to have it featured on the Google homepage. From cave paintings to selfies, artists have always found creative ways of expressing themselves. Now, with the Google homepage as their canvas, we’re asking students to do the same. Young artists can doodle with any materials to show what makes them unique, and the winner’s artwork will be featured on our homepage for a day. This Year's Theme: What Makes Me.....Me How to Enter: Download the Entry Form What are the Prizes: National Winner The National Winner will have his or her doodle featured on … [Read more...]
Parsons Scholars Pre-College Program
Calling All 10th Grade High School Students interested in going to college for Art & Design! The Parsons Scholars Program provides youth from under-represented backgrounds the opportunity to explore art & design in a college environment. Accepted students receive college credit while preparing for the college admissions process at no cost to them. Interested applicants must attend an information session. Applications are due Friday, October 30th at 8PM! Online Application More information is below or visit: http://scholars.parsons.edu See Ms. Terraferma is you need assistance with your application. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ParsonsScholars.pdf"] … [Read more...]
ACE Mentor Program
The ACE Mentor Program is a free after-school program that helps mentor high school students and inspires them to pursue careers in design and construction. The program also helps students who are uncertain about their future and want to explore new paths. In the ACE program, students learn first-hand what it is like to work in the design and construction industry and develop a design project in consultation with industry professionals. Students are mentored by successful architects, construction managers, and engineers who meet at a team mentors' office twice a month during the school year for two hours starting at 4:00-4:30 PM. They will learn what it is like to work in the design and construction industry and develop projects … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #1
Welcome Back Students & Parents, I am looking forward to an exciting and rewarding Senior Year. Below you will find the October Senior Bulletin. Each month I will provide you with a Bulletin highlighting key due dates, announcements and items you should be working on. The first order of business is to register for the SAT. Many students opt to take the SAT in October (registration closed) or November to raise their spring score. Students can register on their own or with me. Fee waivers are available in my office. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SeniorBulletinOctober2.pdf"] … [Read more...]