The teleconference Joint Public Hearing for the proposal to re-site and merge ACORN with BCAM in building K117 beginning in the 2020-2021 school year will be held tonight at 6:00pm at https://learndoe.org/odp/.
We kindly ask you join the teleconference no later than 5:30pm. This will give us time to work out any challenges that may be connected to technology.
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Joint Public Hearings regarding the proposed re-siting and merger of ACORN Community High School with BCAM will be held via teleconference at 5:30pm on Wednesday, April 1st at https://learndoe.org/odp/.
To help students stay connected during emergencies, the DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students. If you would like to request a device for a NYC student in your family, please fill out the form here or call 718-935-5100, and choose option 5 to request a device, which will be distributed on a rolling basis. The DOE will use the contact information you provide to get in touch with you to discuss when and where you can pick up a device. Priority will be given to students most in need, and all devices are granted on a temporary basis and will later need to be returned. There is a limit of one device per student.
Congratulations to 10th graders Jaya Jerome and Bryant Victoriano, whose artwork has been selected for the 2020 Brooklyn Borough Arts Festival Visual Arts Exhibition! Their pieces will be displayed during the exhibition on June 8, 2020.
Dear BCAM Students/Families:
We hope you and your loved ones are doing well in this very difficult time. We miss you and only want the best for you. This plan seeks to provide you structure, schedule, support and flexibility. Please make sure to that both parents and students read the Expectations/Directions section below the schedule chart. We are here to do our best in response to any questions, needs for support, requests for help at (718)230-5748, bcaminfo@bcamhs.org, @bcamhs. Please be patient so we can respond in the best manner. Once connected to your Google Classroom, you may also communicate directly with BCAM Teachers who will support and/or forward to the correct staff to help. As a community, we plan make revisions to the schedule and process if needed after a few weeks of piloting. Again, we are thinking of you and look forward to seeing you in the near future. Please be safe and healthy.
Best,
The Entire BCAM Family
Dear Campus 117 & BCAM School Community :
As you know, the health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Much has changed very rapidly with respect to coronavirus in our school community and citywide. School buildings are now closed until April 20, 2020 and remote learning will begin next week for all students.
With respect to our own building and school community, I am writing to inform you that a member of our community has self-reported that they tested positive for COVID-19.
At this time, it’s important to listen to facts and not respond to fear. I encourage you to read the City’s “What You Need to Know” factsheet attached, and visit nyc.gov/coronavirus at any time for important updates—including ways to fight stigma and bias around this issue. It’s important we come together as a building and school community and support one another as neighbors and New Yorkers during this time. COVID-19 is not more likely found in any one race or nationality, and we must model inclusion and actively work to combat bias in our school and neighborhood.
Thank you for your partnership. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, and please visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus for all up-to-date information regarding schools and learning during this time.
Regards,
Principal James O'Brien
BCAM Families: the Mayor and Chancellor have announced that all NYC Public Schools are closed effective Monday, March 16th, until at least April 20th. Visit this link on the DOE Website for more info: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/coronavirus-update
Grab and Go meals will be available for students at all schools until further notice, and will remain available at specific locations until April 8th.
Teachers will be trained this week on remote learning and preparing technology supports for you and your family. Remote learning will go into effect on Monday, March 23. As a Community School, BCAM already has some systems in place that will help us prepare for the transition to online learning, including Google classroom and the distribution of Sprint Hot Spots to almost all students. In the coming days, we will communicate more information about support technology needs as we learn more. IN THE MEANTIME, what will help most is for you to ensure you have set up your parent DOE account AS WELL AS ensure that your child knows their BCAM email address (first initial, last name @bcamhs.org).
Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns, and we will, as always, keep you informed as we get more information. While we navigate these changes, BCAM is dedicated to the health, safety, and learning of our community. We will continue to do everything we can to support our students and ensure they can still pursue their education throughout this crisis.
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation's largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer.
Participants have the opportunity to explore their interests and career pathways, develop workplace skills, and engage in learning experiences that help in developing their social, civic, and leadership skills. By participating in structured project and work-based opportunities, NYC youth are better prepared for careers of the future.
Applications are open, apply online: https://application.nycsyep.com/Default.aspx
Due to the success of our first experience with participatory budgeting, BCAM was selected to receive $250,000 and our community will choose how to spend it! Training began this week, but stay tuned for more information!
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.
BCAM junior and seniors had a blast on the HBCU College Trip during spring break 2019!
2019 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
The 2019 BCAM Handball team, coached by Mr. Diallo.
Nevaeh Nieves, 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."
Mr. O'Brien leads his advisory in a restorative circle.
Everyone loves our parent coordinator, Mr. Cooper!
Class material will be posted via Google Classroom – students use their BCAM email account to log in.
March 12, 2020
Dear BCAM Students and Families,
We hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy amidst this Coronavirus pandemic. We are doing everything in our power to provide a clean and stable school environment. This mailer has a lot of important information, so please, please take care in reading this cover letter and the enclosed attachments.
3rd Quarter Progress Report (Enclosed report)
Enclosed please find your student’s current progress report with 3 weeks left in our 3rd academic quarter. Our 3rd Quarter officially ends Friday, April 3rd. Parents push your student to raise his/her grades in classes listed below the 65 passing mark!!!
Coronavirus
Please see enclosed a formal letter and documents from our Chancellor Carranza regarding updates and links to access information about NYC DOE Health and Mental Hygiene related to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Parent Conferences Next Week Thursday & Friday, March 19th & Friday, 20th BY PHONE
As the letter from Chancellor Carranza, Parent Conferences next week are not in person, but will instead be conducted by phone. We will call you either from school phone, private cell phone or computer! Here is the BCAM Plan for next week:
Parent Department of Education School Survey: Completion Due by April 3rd (Enclosed Green Env)
Parents, enclosed is an envelope from us that includes your 2019-20 Parent Education School Survey, which you must complete by Friday, April 3rd. This is a 5-minute survey completed either online or via mail. It is hugely important to our school.
BCAM to Absorb Moderate Amount of Students from Acorn Community High School, Fall, 2020
The NYC DOE Central Office and Brooklyn North Superintendency has asked us to integrate into our school community a small number of 10th, 11th and 12th Graders next year from the nearby Acorn Community High School, as they are phasing out as a school due to low enrollment. There is an enclosed letter which explains this action, and invites you to a community hearing on Wednesday evening, April 1st at 6pm.
Please do not hesitate to contact our community with any questions or requests for further information. Please check our calendar (enclosed), website www.bcamhs.org, and Instagram/Twitter @bcamhs. Please be safe everyone.
Best,
James O’Brien, Principal, Samantha Exantus & Janna Bello, Aps & the entire BCAM Staff
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!
Nevaeh Nieves, 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.
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.
