The Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design

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The Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design
Motto	"The Keystone to your education"
Established	2004
Type	Public
Principal	Charles Pomaro (2004-2006)Steven Farina (2006-present)
Students	400
Grades	9-12
Location	257 North 6th street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, Brooklyn, New York, United States
District	14
Oversight	New York City Department of Education
Campus	Harry Van Arsdale Campus
Colors	Blue and Khaki
Yearbook	Complete 2004-2008
Telephone	(718) 388-1260

The Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design, commonly called WHSAD, Architecture and Design or A&D, is a 9-12th grade college preparatory high school committed to developing students as imaginative critical thinkers. A&D is a New York City public high school that specializes in the integration of architecture and design into it's classes.

WHSAD is part of a larger complex, the Harry Van Arsdale campus, and shares the building with two other schools: Williamsburg Prep and Brooklyn Prep. WHSAD is located on the second floor, with two classrooms on the third floor. It is a small school, as such the teacher-student ratio is significantly less than that of larger public schools.

The school has a uniform dress code policy: khaki pants (or skirts for ladies) and navy colored shirts with the school's logo. The current principal, Steven Farina, was the former principal of Van Arsdale High School until it was shut down and the building modified to accommodate the new schools. The complex itself is relatively large and easily accommodates the three schools.

[edit] Academics

WHSAD is preparatory school that was created as part of the New Visions for Public Schools program. It specializes in architecture and design courses that teach students how to draw architectural plans, make 3D computer models using CAD software and create 3D models using cardboard, wood, etc. Most schools offering architecture don't make it available until junior year but at WHSAD students dive into the subject as freshmen.

In addition to the regular curriculum, students can learn Spanish and have the option of taking a design class with Ms. Moos, or an architectural class with Mr. Pollack. The difference is that the design class focuses more on art and creativity, while the architecture class focuses on using CAD software to design structures.

There are also advanced classes including: