Check out our Community Circle, which includes important announcements and information about academics and extracurriculars this week.
One of our students and their family recently suffered a terrible tragedy of a fire that destroyed their home and belongings. Please support them by donating HERE.
Happy new year BCAM families! As we return to school, we still want to prioritize our community's health and safety. Please read the attached DOE Chancellor letter regarding COVID testing and protocols. Please also do not hesitate to contact us with questions or concerns. We will host a Zoom for any families this Wednesday, 1/5 at both 10 am and 6 pm to discuss new and changed COVID processes and answer any questions you have.
BCAM's very own Ms. Pope was recently featured in an online article about student assessment! You can read more about it HERE.
Check out our Chancellor's homecoming message to families.
Check out our Community Circle, which includes important announcements and information about academics and extracurriculars this week.
BCAM received $110K from Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams for an exciting technology upgrade project! Many thanks to the BBP and his office for their support in giving our students a state-of-the-art education!
BCAM Families, click HERE to check out our welcome back slide show, which provides important 2021-22 back-to-school information and info on the BCAM school year in general.
Our students have worked hard all year to develop their fine arts skills. Check out what they've created in our virtual art gallery show HERE.
Students showing their enthusiasm for BCAM's HBCU Tour over Spring Break.
Mr. O'Brien leads his advisory in a restorative circle.
BCAM junior and seniors had a blast on the HBCU College Trip during spring break 2019!
BCAM students are focused and working hard on the AP Environmental Science exam.
Everyone loves our parent coordinator, Mr. Cooper!
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."
2019 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
The 2019 BCAM Handball team, coached by Mr. Diallo.
June 28, 2022
Dear New BCAM Students and Families,
We heartily welcome you to Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School (BCAM), located in the newly renovated Campus 117 Building. We are honored that you have selected us as your high school and joined our school community. BCAM is considered an outstanding small, public high school and is committed to preparing every one of its students for college-level academic, artistic, and professional success in and after high school.
As BCAM students, you are expected to follow all of our community rules and guidelines. We ask you to work very hard, but you will feel supported in this effort. Families, we ask you to attend conferences four times yearly, sit on year-end portfolio presentations, and be members of our PTA. In addition, we possess a myriad of extra-curricular arts academies, PSAL teams, and programs for our students.
We strongly encourage you to review our website at www.bcamhs.org to learn about and keep up to date with our school information. And please click the link on our website to view our BCAM Community Handbook to gain a sense of what to expect upon your enrollment. As a preview, our school and Campus has the following:
In addition, please place the following required dates in your calendars and plan on attending:
Tues July 19th - Wed July 20th, 9:00am-1:00pm: BCAM New Student Summer Bridge
During this required two-day bridge orientation, your new BCAM student will take mini classes; complete introductory assessments; and gain an in-depth understanding of our school. PARENTS MUST ATTEND ORIENTATION Tues, July 19TH 9:00AM TO 11:00AM.
Monday , September 8th, 8:30am: 1st Day of School.
This is a full academic day of school. Students are expected to adhere to our BCAM Express Yourself/Respect Yourself dress code and bring all supplies to begin.
In conclusion, please contact Parent Coordinator Joseph Cooper at jcooper12@schools.nyc.gov, (718)230-5748 ext. 118 with any questions, and to confirm your Summer Bridge Attendance. Once again, we welcome you.
Yours,
Dr. James O’Brien, BCAM Principal & the entire BCAM community
Solivette Correa was recognized this year as an outstanding BCAM staff member by our Superintendency. Congratulations and thank you for all you do Ms. Correa!
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.
