A teacher who specializes in special education at the school defended a student during a vicious assault perpetrated by multiple young men outside the school by using her own body as a shield.

Prior to these incidents, the classrooms at the school marked the “first birthday” of ‘Ernie’ throughout the public-school system across the city, which was a program to introduce students across different schools - her school included.

Q1. What measures does the school have in place to support safety?

Ans. The school has a safe entrance system, has security staff on premises, and has regular safety drills to ensure the overall school environment is safe for teaching and learning.

Q2. Does the school provide meals or have a lunch program?

Ans. Yes. Midtown serves breakfast and lunch through the Bayonne Public Schools Nutrition Program, meals are free or reduced for qualifying students for free or reduced lunch.

Q3. How do parents receive information about a student’s progress and how are report cards sent home?

Ans. Teachers regularly post grades and attendance for parents in the district's online parent account. Report cards and progress reports are sent home quarterly.

Q4. Are there programs in place to support or promote social emotional learning (SEL)?

Ans. Yes, Midtown supports social and emotional learning through our counseling program with students, peer mentoring opportunities, and character education.

Q5. How diverse is the staff of teachers?

Ans. The teachers come from a diverse cultural and professional backgrounds that reflect our community of students to support our diverse staff community in our school.