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[quote=Anonymous]Northwood parent here. To answer the question about where to find it, search for Charles W. Woodward HS on Old Georgetown Road. That's the current holding school and also where the Open House will be tonight at 7pm.

I agree with PPs who say it is a hidden gem. I'm not sure what kinds of classes people feel like their kids are missing out on (maybe some higher level math choices?) but my kids have enjoyed the selection of classes. Teachers are great and many have been there for years with no intention of going anywhere else. The staff members I know who work there really like being there. I also like the principal and he's been responsive to issues.

Most kids are able to join a sport team even if they don't excel in a given sport and as someone else said, you can play varsity at a younger age given the small number of students who try out. The football team isn't great BUT they did win a game this season and seem to be improving. The Northwood Athletic Association is absolutely awesome and really encourages kids to get to games and promotes overall school spirit. The Cross Country team is doing fantastic and Indoor Track and Track and Field seem to historically have winning seasons. My kids said the poms at Northwood (or dance team?) is really good and better than other local schools. The boys soccer team is also having a great season this year. The theater program really is fantastic and improving all the time. Also don't miss the drum line! I know I missed other sports and activities but I know less about them.

I think the fact that it is a smaller school for now is a good thing. It will get much bigger once the new building is open because there will be more seats. MC2 students are off campus for Senior year but some go back to campus for lunch or other reasons and they are all able to join after school clubs/sports/activities. I know there have been MC2 senior students on my kids' athletic teams.

Hope this all helps. Wherever your kid goes, I hope they make the most of the experience.[/quote]

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