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  • BCAM students are focused and working hard on the AP Environmental Science exam.

  • Students showing their enthusiasm for BCAM's HBCU Tour over Spring Break.

  • The 2019 BCAM Handball team, coached by Mr. Diallo.

  • Lady Lions Hevynne Bristow, NYC A Division Scoring Leader and Sharay Hannah, NYC A Division Assist Leader are honored at the A Division Championship Game at Long Island University.

  • BCAM junior and seniors had a blast on the HBCU College Trip during spring break 2019!

  • Rafael de la Cruz (class of 2020) being interviewed for an episode of "Dear Men" with Jason Rosario, on Yahoo! and The Lives of Men website.

  • 2019 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

  • Everyone loves our parent coordinator, Mr. Cooper!

  • Ms. Weekes and Mr. Howell having a blast on the BCAM HBCU Tour!

  • Angela Velez, Makhi Clemons, and Rafael de la Cruz perform their original song  before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton."

  • The BCAM Lions soccer team kicks off their season for the 2019-2020 school year!

  • A BCAM student shows off their kicks.

  • Mr. O'Brien leads his advisory in a restorative circle.

  • BCAM students enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner during the Globetrotter's 2017 trip to Japan.

  • Students explore college options at our first college fair.
    Students explore college options at our first college fair.
  • Star Dunk brings down the house at our first Open Mic event of the school year.
    Star Dunk brings down the house at our first Open Mic event of the school year.

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  • Parent Teacher Conferences

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  • Early dismissal for students

    Students dismissed at 11:30

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  • Fresh Friday

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Mission Statement

At Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School (BCAM), we prepare our students for 21st century academic, creative, and professional success. Through an art, media, and technology-enriched academic curriculum emphasizing community collaboration, we challenge ourselves to think critically and create knowledge in pursuit of personal excellence and meaningful social change.

Principal's Corner

October 19, 2019

Dear BCAM Students and Families,

We recently mailed your student’s 1st Quarter Progress Report, which is a snapshot of his/her grades with 3 weeks left in our 1st Academic Quarter. In addition, thank you to all families who took the time to attend our September 25th Curriculum Evening & Senior Parents Evening.

Also enclosed are the following:

  • Our School Calendar with October-November dates
  • A flyer with wonderful Family Events/Workshops attached to our monthly PTA meetings

Please note the following important dates in the coming month:

  • October 28th – November 1st: End of 1st Quarter Regent-Prep Assessment Week
  • Tues, November 5th: Chancellor Day- No School for Students
  • Friday, November 8th: The last academic day of the our 1st Quarter
  • Friday, November 15th: Student Pep Rally & Performances
  • Wed, November 20th: Community School Leadership Team 4pm & PTA 6pm
  • Thurs, November 21st, 5pm–7pm & Fri, November 30th, 1pm-3pm: 1st Qtr. Parent Conferences Please join us either Thursday evening or Friday afternoon to meet with your student’s teachers to review 1st Quarter grades and 2nd Quarter progress. Friday will be a half-academic-day with students dismissed at 11:29am after 4th period. THIS IS A REQUIRED PARENT CONFERENCE FOR ALL OUR FAMILIES!
  • Thurs, November 28th & Fri, November 29th: Thanksgiving Recess

Finally, we encourage you to review our website at www.bcamhs.org, follow our social media Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter @bcamhs to keep up to date with our school and access our calendar. Do not hesitate to contact our Parent Coordinator Joseph Cooper (718)230-5748, Ext. 338, jcooper@bcamhs.org. Thank you for your partnership and participation.

Best,

 Dr. James O’Brien, BCAM Principal (jobrien@bcamhs.org)

Samantha Exantus, BCAM Assistant Principal (exantus@bcamhs.org)

Janna Bello, BCAM Assistant Principal (jbello@bcamhs.org)

& the entire BCAM community