| The Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design | |
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| 257 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
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| Type | Public |
| Motto | "The Keystone to Your Education" |
| Established | 2004 |
| School district | 14 |
| Oversight | New York City Department of Education |
| School number | 558 |
| Principal | Gill Cornell |
| Asst. Principal | Kimberley Bruno and Sonia McKenna |
| Teaching staff | 31 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 500 |
| Campus | Harry Van Arsdale Campus |
| Color(s) | Blue and Silver |
| Nickname | WHSAD |
| Telephone | (718) 388-1260 |
| Parent Coordinator | Ms. Chu |
| Website | whsad.org |
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, design, and historic preservation into its classes.
WHSAD's Historic Preservation program provides training in the preservation trades and related professions such as architecture, conservation, engineering, and city planning.[1] It is the only high school in the United States with a four-year comprehensive historic preservation curriculum.[2]
WHSAD was named the top 5th ranked school out of all 422 New York City public high schools, based on the 2010 High School Progress Reports, placing it in the top 99% of all high schools city-wide with a score of 100.2 and a grade of A.[3][4] WHSAD also received a grade of A on their 2009 Progress Report.[5]
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 mainly on the second floor, with some classrooms on the third and fifth floors. It is a small school, as such the teacher-student ratio is significantly less than that of larger public schools.
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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 with Ms. Chickedantz (who is also the coordinator of student activities) 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. A favorite class for many students is Mr. Jones' Engineering techniques class, but it is very selective.
There are also advanced classes including:[6]
Our students are offered valuable experience in the fields of architecture and engineering through our workbased learning program. We have developed partnerships with several local institutions and companies including NJIT, MOMA, Pratt Institute, Turner Construction and the ACE Mentorship Program. Our architecture and engineering students have the opportunity to work and gain practical experience in the operation and current trends of their chosen fields.
During the summer 2010, WHSAD students served as PAID interns at the following organizations:
Include, but are not limted too:[6]
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