Midwood High School at Brooklyn College

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2017/2018 School Calendar 

Bell Schedule & Extended Bell Schedule
Bell Schedule.docx 
Extended Bell Schedule.docx 

Equalization is the process by which students are moved from one section of a class to another.  The UFT contract specifically limits the numbers of students in classrooms. The administration has ten days from the opening of school to ensure that all classes are within contractual limitations.  We will be completing this process over the next few days.  Students will be moved from sections that are over-sized to new sections.  Almost all changes require the movement of a student from one section to another, however the student remains in the same subject class.  Even though the teacher may change, all classes that have multiple sections use the same calendar over the first ten days to ensure alignment of instruction. Any student grades from the first ten days will also follow the student and be used in the new class section.  Once a student has been "equalized", they are typically not required to change any other classes during that term.  Since the freshmen classes contain the largest number of "no-show" students, it is there that equalization is most likely to occur.  After a program change occurs it is impossible for a student to return to their old program.

SAT Bootcamp at Midwood High School -

Just $175 Per Student Catalyst's SAT Bootcamp is a confidence-boosting weekend seminar that teaches students strategies for every type of question they're guaranteed to encounter on the SAT. Selected topics include how to:

Shortcut math questions that stump more than 90% of test-takers

• Spot hidden clues that reveal the main idea in lengthy SAT Reading passages
• Avoid the three sneaky ways the SAT's Writing & Language test tries to trick students
• Use a proven template to earn perfect scores in reading, analysis, and writing on the SAT Essay

Catalyst's SAT Bootcamp is not a mock test or an infomercial for our services. Students learn proven strategies from experts who earned perfect scores on the new SAT. Participants receive 8 hours of instruction, Catalyst's 408-page SAT Bootcamp book, bonus online instruction, and personalized feedback.

SAT Bootcamp at Midwood High School Thursday, September 28th, 2:30pm - 6:30pm & Sunday, October 1st, 8:30am - 12:30pm (Students attend both days.)

Tuition is just $175.  To enroll visit  www.CatalystPrep.com and click on the Bootcamp Sign-Up tab on the website's menu bar or call us at 800.235.0056.

The deadline to enroll in this special prep opportunity is Monday, September 25th. 
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 Affordable Care Act

The federal Affordable Care Act requires everyone to obtain health insurance. If you or your staff receive questions from families about health insurance enrollment, please direct families to explore health insurance options here and apply online using the NY State of Health website. Note that students and their families who qualify for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, or the Essential Plan can enroll online all year long, but should do so as soon as possible to avoid paying a penalty. Students and their families who do not qualify for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, or the Essential Plan may enroll online in private health insurance plans during the next open-enrollment period. Families may also be able to enroll in private health insurance outside of the open-enrollment period if they experience a qualifying event, such as job loss or the birth of a child. You can distribute this letter to parents who inquire about health insurance enrollment policies.
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 Changes to Immunization Requirements for the 2016-17 School Year (All schools)

As required by state law, you are responsible for ensuring that students are fully vaccinated against specific preventable diseases in order to attend school. You should work with your staff to ensure that all new students provide proof of immunization upon enrollment and to ensure that returning students provide proof of immunization, if they are entering a grade affected by a new vaccine requirement. You should especially focus on ensuring that students who are listed as “excludable” (i.e., not in compliance with immunization requirements) on the RHIL report in ATS provide proof of immunization.

 In addition, please note the following changes to immunization requirements for the 2016–17 school year: 

• Two doses of the chicken pox (varicella) vaccine are now required for all students entering grades K-2 and grades 6-8.
• Three to five doses of the polio (IPV/OPV) vaccine are now required for all students entering grades K-2 and grades 6-8. 
• All students in grades 7 and 12, and District 75 students who are 12-years-old, and 16- to 17-years-old will be required to have the Meningococcal Quadrivalent Vaccine, MenACWY, previously known as MCV4 (brand names Menactra and Menveo). Students entering grade 7 must have received one dose of MenACWY, and students entering grade 12 must have received two doses of MenACWY, unless their first dose was administered at 16 years of age or older. If the student’s first MenACWY was administered at 16 years of age or older, then only one dose will be required. A third dose of MenACWY will be required for entry into grade 12, if the second dose of MenACWY was administered before a student turned 16-years-old.
  
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Senior Eligibility

Please see attachment for  policy regarding student eligibility for participation in senior events.
 SeniorEligibility.doc 

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Cell Phone Policy: Cellphonepolicy.pdf 

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 School Meals Application

We encourage families to complete their School Meals Application online so that they will not need to submit a paper form.  
https://www.applyforlunch.com/

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Free Microsoft Software

The Department of Education has a new program which allows all students the ability to download Microsoft Office software for free.
Please see the attached letter regarding this offer.
Free Microsoft software.pdf 

Parents Association

Welcome New Parents! Join the Parents Association.

Please see attachment for the Parents' Association meeting dates: 2017 2018 PA Meetings.docx 

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