FAQs
Midwood High School Frequently Asked Questions by Prospective Families and Students
A: Midwood does not select students. The DOE does based on their tiered policy for the screened programs. LASI is a lottery based system.
A: Yes, but Liberal Arts and Science (LASI) would be your best chance because it is a lottery and not based on the tier system
A: Midwood is not a scanning school due to low incident numbers. There are 12 Deans and an Assistant Principal of Safety.
A: Over 4,000.
A: 34 students.
A: There are no AP offerings for grade 9. They begin in grade 10.
A: Click here to see AP classes
A: Yes, depending on your grades. You can speak with your counselor in December/January.
Can we go out to lunch?
A: No. Midwood is a “closed campus.”
A: You must wear attire appropriate for gym activity. There is a uniform but purchasing it is optional.
A: No. There are lockers you can use just for Physical Education class, but they will not be accessible throughout the day and can only be during Physical Education class.
A: Almost all 9th graders begin at 8:55 AM and end at 3: 30 PM. As you move up in grades, you will likely start earlier. Any Midwood student may start as early as 7:15 AM and end as late as 3:30 PM.
A: You must pass the Regents exam in order to be advanced into the next course. For example, if you pass the Algebra Regents, you will be moved to Geometry. Science placement depends on the course you took in 8th grade and your Regents grade. 9th graders who pass the ELA Regents will be accelerated to 10th grade English. 9th graders who pass the Global Regents will be accelerated to the second year of Global History. If you do not pass the EXAM, you will repeat the course in H.S.
A: See the list of extracurricular activities found here
A: See the list of PSAL sports teams found here
A: Students must earn 5 credits in their academic courses and P.E. every marking period. Students must also maintain a 90% attendance rate.
A: Students get the services indicated on their IEP.
A: Students can get up to 20-30 minutes of homework a night in each class. Some subjects may not assign nightly homework. AP classes can give more than 30 minutes of homework.
A: As you advance in grades, you will take 2 Science classes at the same time.
A: To get a yellow bus, it must be mandated on their IEP. Most students receive MetroCards.
A: Spanish and French.
A: Yes, tutoring is available in all major subject areas.
A: Anytime between period 3 and 9. Lunch periods cannot be changed.