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Junior Parent Workshops

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WHSAD will be hosting a series of virtual workshops for our Juniors and their families to help navigate the post-secondary process. We will discuss how to find the right college, college affordability and financial aid, the pathway to graduation, alternatives to college, and the application process.  These workshops are designed to help us prepare for senior year. Please RSVP https://bit.ly/4hF8jwN  for all or some of the workshops. I will email you the Zoom link for the virtual meetings. You can also find the information on the WHSAD website (whsad.org).  Please contact Ms. Terraferma at 718-388-1260 x3311 or via email terraferma@whsad.org if you have any questions.   As always, if you are not able to attend any of our workshops, we … [Read more...]

Annual Transcript Workshop

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WHSAD will be hosting its Annual Transcript Workshop for 9th and 10th grade families on Wednesday March 27th starting at 6:30pm on Zoom. We ask that you RSVP in advance so that your child's transcript can be sent to you before the meeting. Use the links below. 9th Grade with Ms. Erneste: https://forms.gle/bCF3qn9N6ZLvdF5Z8 10th Grade with Ms. Terraferma:http://bit.ly/2NBRREH The zoom links will be sent to you on 3/27. … [Read more...]

January Bulletin

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Dear Seniors, Happy New Year. It is finally FAFSA Season. The 2024-2025 form opened on December 31, 2023. There are two parts to the new FAFSA (the student portion and the parent portion). All families are invited to make an appointment with the college coach or guidance counselor for support. Please contact Ms. Terraferma at 718-388-1260 for an appointment. Priority Deadline for FAFSA Completion is February 15, 2024. You can find a lot of resources on the Class of 2024 Google Classroom or on the Student Aid you tube page. … [Read more...]

Working Papers — How Do I Get Them?

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Working Papers are required for SYEP and other internship programs for students who are least 16 years old. Younger students will also need them if they plan to do paid work afterschool or in the summer. See below for the application form and required documents. Required Documents to Apply for Working Papers: 1) The application form, with ONLY Part 1 filled out. You can pick up a copy of the application form from your guidance counselor or Ms. Martinez, or download it at: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/documents/AT17-FillableMay21.pdf2) Your birth certificate, passport, or other federal/state ID (or a clear copy)3) Your completed Certificate of Physical Fitness (Doctor's Note). Most pediatricians' offices have a standard form they will … [Read more...]

Senior Bulletin – September

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Welcome Back Seniors! This year is both a challenging and exciting time. The key is to be organized, stay on top of your coursework and be mindful of deadlines. Below is the Senior Bulletin for September. Senior 1 on 1 appointments begin on September 18th. Check the schedule on google classroom for your appointment time. Please contact the senior guidance counselor, Ms. Terraferma, if you have any questions. … [Read more...]

WHSAD Back to School Night

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Students, Families and Friends of WHSAD are invited to a Back to School Night Fundraiser at Citi Field to watch the New York Mets take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at 4:10pm. You can purchase discounted tickets at: https://bit.ly/WHSADMets WHSAD will receive $5.00 for each ticket sold to help support our student activities such as prom, class trip, graduation, etc. We hope to see you there! … [Read more...]