Please join us on Thursday, October 29th for a virtual Extracurricular Fair at 5pm, followed by Family Wellness Workshops at 6pm. We hope to see you there!
Please join us on Thursday, October 29th for a virtual Extracurricular Fair at 5pm, followed by Family Wellness Workshops at 6pm. We hope to see you there!
The First Baptist Church of Crown Heights will be hosting a virtual College Fair on Saturday November 14, 2020 from 12-3pm. Register for free at: myfbcch.org/collegefair.
The DOE is purchasing an additional 100,000 LTE-enabled iPads for the DOE to distribute to schools for remote and blended learning. Families who still need a device should fill out the Remote Learning Device Request Form, if they have not yet done so.
If you are in 10th-12th grade and interested in MEDIA or Art Gallery CURATION, BRIC is accepting applications for 2 great internship opportunities this fall! There is no experience necessary, just a strong interest, ability to work in a team and commitment. Fellows will meet and work remotely in 2020. For more information: Youth Media Fellowship and Youth Curatorial Fellowship. The deadline is Monday October 12th--complete the application HERE.
If you were unable to join us "in person" for our most recent family meeting, please view the recording HERE.
If your student needs a device to access their remote classes, please fill out the request form here: https://forms.gle/d6rB1zCrrvwHjHA36
The NYCDOE recently announced that the start of in-person blended learning for high schools has been pushed back to October 1. BCAM students scheduled for blended learning do not return to the building until Thursday, October 1st. Cohort B students begin in our building Thursday, October 1 and Cohort A begins in our building Monday, October 5th.
Learn more about the 2020-21 school year in the attached Reopening Update for Families. This Reopening Update for Families includes information on: remote instruction, live interaction, teachers, and how to stay informed on confirmed COVID-19 cases in your school community.
Unable to attend our Family Meeting this past Wednesday? Check out the video HERE for important information about the upcoming school year.
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!
Interested in dancing or performing? Come to BCAM's Allround Dance Class with Victorius!
Interested in making and producing music? Develop your skills with Mr. Satz and Mr. Obeh!
Interested in joining a club or extracurricular activities at BCAM? Fill out the sign-up form HERE. All programs are free, and open to all students!
If your student has not received a schedule or is having issues logging into classes, please call 718-270-5748 or email jcooper12@schools.nyc.gov or JAndrews6@schools.nyc.gov
BCAM has launched its first BCAM Family Newsletter, which you can read HERE. The BCAM Family Newsletter will include important announcements, updates, and more!
Groundswell Master Studio Programs is offering after-school art opportunities to interested students. Students can learn how to create their own prints, and build or develop their artistic portfolio. All programs are 100% free and supplies are provided through contactless delivery drop-offs if needed. Students interested in joining the program can apply HERE.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Dear BCAM Families:
We hope this mid-1st Quarter letter finds you and your family well. We know this remains a very tough time with COVID19 still impacting health & safety, as well as tough challenges all around. Our school community wants to provide you strong support, stability and clear communication, no matter if you are blended-schedule or fully remote. Thank you to everyone that joined us last week for BCAM Curricular Afternoon.
Enclosed in the letters you received are 2 important documents:
We also want to alert you of a few important upcoming calendar dates:
Finally, we want to share that our co-founder and longtime assistant principal Samantha Exantus has moved to a high school position minutes from her house. We wish her nothing but the best in this new challenge. Her legacy of tireless work and care of students and families will continue here at BCAM.
As always, please regularly check our website www.bcamhs.org and our Instagram @bcamhs for updates and information. And don’t hesitate to contact us at (718)230-5748 or email Parent Coordinator Joseph Cooper (jcooper12@schools.nyc.gov) with questions or concerns.
Best,
James O’Brien, Principal; Janna Bello, Assistant Principal; & The Entire BCAM Staff
Students can find their NYC DOE username to set up their DOE Google account here: Student NYC DOE Email Addresses.pdf Then click HERE to log in to Teach Hub and set your password (we recommend using your first name and the last four digits of your OSIS number), where you can access remote learning resources such as Google Classroom.
The DOE has released new information about the plan for reopening New York City public schools. Learn more about this, and other important updates for families, in this letter from Chancellor Carranza: Update for Families_September 21 2020.pdf
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.
