Daily Announcements

All students will report to Midwood High School on Wednesday, September 8th to pick up programs, metrocards, etc. Incoming students should bring final report cards and/or transcripts to ensure that they are programmed correctly. Also, bring material showing Regent grades and/or Language Proficiency exam results.
Seniors report at  8:10am.
Juniors report at  9:10am.
Sophomores report at 10:10am.
Freshmen report at 11:10am.  
If you will not be attending Midwood in the Fall, please contact our parent coordinator, Carol Ardito at 347-563-4648 or via email at cardito2@schools.nyc.gov   
Postcards will be mailed soon.

New Students must register at one of the Student Registration Centers.

Beginning September 1, the Department of Education, will open temporary student registrations centers for high school students who are new to New York City or new to its public schools and do not have a high school placement. The centers will operate Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through September 24 (closed on Labor Day and Rosh Hashanah: 9/9 -10).
Please go to
for a list of the enrollment centers and more information.

The Department Of Education has announced that
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 is the first day of school.
Please keep checking the website for specific times. Postcards will be mailed.
Attached is a letter from Chancellor Joel Klein. 
Sept 8 Letter parent.doc
Attached is a letter from Chancellor Joel Klein to parents and families explaining the schools’ current  budget situation.
English--Chancellors letter to parents.pdf
Summer Reading Choices
Choose at least one book {see attachment}. Use the list associated with the class you will be in for September 2010. Read the book and be prepared to complete an assignment in the fall. There may be a test, essay, or project assigned by your teacher.
final summer reading suggestions 2010.doc
Follow Argus, the Midwood High School Newspaper, online.  Throughout this website, look for links entitled Argus Online to visit the online edition.  You can click on the link below as well.
 
 
 
 

DO YOU NEED HELP IN YOUR CLASSES?
 
Come to the Peer Tutoring Center in room 403.  The center is open everyday from periods 2 through 10.  All you need is your student ID and a desire to learn.  Students will be there to assist you in your classes.  Your success is our sucess!!!  It's all about Hornets helping other Hornets!!!!

Midwood High School Bell Schedule
Spring Term
Bell Schedules.doc
ARIS Parent Link, https://www.arisnyc.org/parentlink a new online tool that will help families follow their children's academic progress and collaborate with teachers to address students academic strengths and weaknesses. Families will be able to use Parent Link at home and in conferences with teachers to view detailed information about their children including information about attendance, course grades, and scores on State tests and diagnostic assessments. Families will be able to view Parent Link from any computer with Internet access. It is available in nine languages. To log in to ARIS Parent Link, you must enter both a valid Student ID and ARIS Parent Link password. If you need your child's password or have any questions about ARIS, please contact Carol Ardito, the Parent Coordinator. Please keep your login information in a safe place to protect your child's private information.


Families Can Receive Notify NYC Calls, Texts, and Emails About Emergencies at City Schools

New York City public school families can sign up for Notify NYC updates for emergency situations at their children’s schools by phone, text message, or e-mail. Notify NYC is the City’s public notification program and has been expanded to include delayed school openings and early dismissals, student relocations, and temporary school closures related to weather or other unexpected events. Parents and guardians can choose to receive alerts for up to five zip codes, and will receive notifications about schools within those zip codes.
To register for alerts please go to
https://a858-nycnotify.nyc.gov/NotifyNYC/Home.aspx or call 311

From the Principal

Welcome to the new Midwood High School Website!

We are incredibly excited to launch this new site as it provides greater opportunities to share information and bridge the gaps in learning. Keep checking back and watch the site develop!

Sincerely,

David Cohen
Principal
Wednesday, September 8
First Day of School
Thu, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 10
School Closed
Wednesday, September 15
SING Starts
Tuesday, September 21
Parents Association Meeting
Welcome Meeting
7pm-9pm
Sunday, September 26
Breakfast with the Principal
10:30am

Today, 9/3/2010
High: 84 Low: 73
Mostly cloudy
25% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 9/4/2010
High: 79 Low: 69
Chance rain showers
50% chance of precipitation.