MIDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL AT BROOKLYN COLLEGE
DAVID COHEN, PRINCIPAL
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2013
April, 2012
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students of the Graduating Class of 2013:
The New York City Department of Education has issued a new academic policy that will affect this current junior class and subsequent classes. As of September 2012 all seniors will be scheduled for a minimum of six classes and lunch. This change to the programming of seniors is a city and state mandate and therefore there can be no exceptions.
We realize that this new guideline will dramatically affect our senior class in terms of scheduling after-school activities and personal obligations. Therefore, this advanced notice will give parents/guardians and students the time they need to arrange their schedules for the 2012-2013 school year. The guidance staff cannot honor any requests for program changes due to personal reasons (i.e., employment, internships, SAT preparation courses, college visits and personal commitments).
We would like to take this opportunity to wish students the best of luck for the remainder of your junior year and future senior year!
Sincerely,
DAVID COHEN FERN BREN
PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES
Midwood High School Recognized in National Rankings!!!
It is with great pride that we share Midwood High School's recently released rankings by US News & World Report. According to their criteria, Midwood is ranked 18th in NYC, 77th in NY State, and 595th nationally. With so many of our students currently taking AP exams and preparing for June finals and Regents exams, this is a perfect time to feel a tremendous sense of pride in our school and celebrate the great accomplishments of our students and faculty. Congratulations to the entire Midwood High School community!!!!
Best,
David Cohen
Principal
The following is the nominations for Midwood High School Parents’ Association 2012-2013 Executive Board and School Leadership Team.
Elections will take place on Tuesday, May 29th at 7:00pm.
Nominations for 2012/2013
Co-President
Daniel Georges/Cleopatre L. Duplessy
Co-President
Abu Naser Khaliquzzaman
Vice-President
Dorothy Martin
Treasurer
LaShon Scott
Recording Secretary
Patrick Thornton
Secretary
Marla Edmonson
School Leadership Team
Mardie Sheiken
Barbara Sanders
Jeffrey Ludwig
Painda Zaman
Geneva Bowser
Karen Tam
Lashon Scott
The School Leadership team is a 2 year position. 4 parent member positions are currently available on the team and 1 alternate parent member position however it is an open meeting and all parents are welcome. The mission of the SLT is as follows: The core responsibility of each SLT is to develop the school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP) that is aligned with the school-based budget. SLTs are strongly encouraged to solicit input from various school community constituencies in order to ensure that all voices are heard regarding the needs of students. Functioning in a collaborative manner, SLTs also help to evaluate the effectiveness of the school’s educational programs and their impact on student achievement.
The Grove School of Engineering Presents
The Summer Scholars Academy in Mathematics & Science @ CCNY
www.summerscholarsacademy.net email: summerscholarsacademy@gmail.com
(Convent Avenue and 138th Street in Manhattan)
July 2nd through August 2nd, Monday-Thursday, 9AM - 4PM
Five week math and science program for highly motivated high school students on the campus of The City College of New York!
Allows students an opportunity to enroll in challenging college mathematics or science courses through two distinct academies: mathematics or science
High School credits may be granted for successful completion of program requirements
The Summer Scholars Academy has no tuition costs!!!!!
Academy in Mathematics
Structured to take advantage of the abilities of students who have progressed rapidly through the high school mathematics curricula
Math Academy students will enroll in two advanced math courses
Academy in Science
Open to students who have successfully displayed a keen interest and motivation in high school science courses. Participants will take 2 science courses; Chemistry and Physics. These are NOT Regents courses! There is no prerequisite other than a sincere interest in science.
Students interested in applying to this summer’s program must complete the two part application process that includes registering online (see link below) and submitting all application forms (transcript, teacher recommendation, and record of immunization), postmarked no later than FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012. Decisions will be made and students will be notified via email by June 11, 2012.
Apply online at: www.summerscholarsacademy.net
We are very happy to bring to you our March edition of the Midwood High School Parent and Student Newsletter. To receive this newsletter, please send your email address, your child's name and grade to cardito2@schools.nyc.go
Please see attachment.
MHS NEWSLETTER VOL1ISS4[2].pdf
SPRING 2012
TO: CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION OF JUNE 2012
This is an exciting and wonderful time for you. You are approaching the end of your high school experience.The Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education has issued the following decision concerning student participation in graduation ceremonies.
“ONLY STUDENTS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, INCLUDING COURSES AND STANDARDIZED TESTS, WILL BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION CEREMONIES CONDUCTED BY THEIR SCHOOL.”
I am certain that all Midwood Seniors will meet the diploma requirements and take part in our June ceremony. A student who needs to attend summer school to fulfill diploma requirements will not be permitted to attend graduation exercises in June, as stipulated by the Chancellor.
Be sure that you take this information seriously, and fulfill all course requirements. If you have any concerns, see your guidance counselor immediately. DO NOT TAKE ANY CHANCES.
Best of luck!
Sincerely,
DAVID COHEN
PRINCIPAL
SPRING 2012
Dear Parents & Students:
The warm weather is upon us and it seems like a good time to issue a few reminders about appropriate dress for school.
It is important for everyone to understand and recognize the difference between attire that is school appropriate versus attire that is more suitable for circumstances outside of school. Therefore, all students are expected to wear clothing that is appropriate for school. Clothing that distracts students, disrupts the educational process, or poses a health or safety threat to anyone is not acceptable in our school.
Parents and students are encouraged to review and adhere to the following standards:
- No bellies, cleavage or bottoms showing
- No see-through clothing
- No undergarments showing (males or females)
- No halters or tube tops
- No short shorts
The parents of students who do not adhere to the above will be notified and asked to bring a change of clothes for their child.
Sincerely,
David Cohen Fern Bren
Principal Assistant Principal
Pupil Personnel Services
Attention Senior Parents
Graduation will be held on Monday, June 25, 2012 at Brooklyn College.
The Senior dues this year will be $125.00 and must be paid no later than Monday , February 13, 2012.
Senior dues will not be accepted after that date.
The ordering of your senior items must be made well in advance to our vendors to insure delivery of items in a timely fashion. Please see attachment for form.
Copy (1) of first graduation letterand measurement form.doc
Regents Schedule
June 2012
Regents Schedule June 2012.pdf
NEW!
ESL Newsletter for Parents and Students
ESL April.doc
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Spring Term Bell Schedule
Please see attachment.
Regular Bell Schedule.docx
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Students who do not have a 3rd and 5th period class, please sign the Default Roster in the lobby with Ms. Fernandez as you enter the building {the school aide at the table}. Lunch is not a class. This is necessary to take your attendance for the day. If you are late for 3rd or 5th period, see Ms. Fernandez as well.
Midwood High School's Athletic Director is Mr. Artie Lagreca.
He can be reached at 718-724-8553.
His email is
alagrec@schools.nyc.gov.
If your child’s electronic device is confiscated by a school official, only the parent can retrieve the item. This can only be done on Mondays between the hours of 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM in room 113, the Deans’ Office. Students are expected to comply with this policy and failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. All electronic devices are to remain home.
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!!!!
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.
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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
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