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October 2024 NYCPS Family Newsletter

Check out the latest NYCPS family newsletter, which includes important information regarding NYCPS, including key upcoming dates, admissions deadlines, planning for remote learning, New York State vaccination requirements, and parent-teacher conferences. 

 NYCPS Newsletter Oct 24.pdf

 SPANISH NYCPS Newsletter Oct 24.pdf

 ARABIC NYCPS Newsletter Oct 24.pdf 

Welcome to BCAM Students & Families for SY2024-25!

Student Spotlight

Congratulations to Caleb Kelly (Class of 2025), Dereon Simms (Class of 2025), and Aubri Vasquez (Class of 2026) for their acceptance to the 10th annual Brooklyn Arts Festival! Their artwork will be on display at the Brooklyn Children's Museum from May 22nd to June 9th.

Staff Spotlight

Congratulations to our 10th grade Visual Arts teacher Denise Martinez for her recent appointment as an Arts Office Lead Visual Arts Teachers for Brooklyn North!

Class of 2024 Poetry Zine

Class of 2026 Figure Drawing Presentations

BCAM Zine: Fall 2023

  • Watch Jordan's interview with Ms. Pope HERE!

Introducing Yondr Pouches @ BCAM!

A Yondr Pouch will be provided to each student free of charge.  Each pouch will have the student’s name on it. Please be aware that the pouch is BCAM property.

Yondr Pounches: Entry/Exit Policies

Building Entrance/Arrival:

Upon arrival, students will follow these steps:

  • Students MUST POWER OFF THE PHONE
  • Unlock the Yondr pouch
  • Place their phone and electronics inside (including headphones & smart watches) 
  • Securely close it and store the pouch in their backpack. 

Students arriving prior to 2nd period will enter through the lunch room doors.  

Students arriving 2nd period or later will enter through the main entrance and complete the process in the main lobby.

 

Building Exit/End of Academic Day:

At the end of each academic day, students will unlock their pouch at the unlocking base at their exit.  Students will remove their phone from the pouch and then close the empty pouch.   11th and 12th graders will exit through the main doors.  9th and 10th graders will exit through the lunchroom doors. 

Yondr Pouches: Replacement/Missing Pouch Policies

Replacements/Disciplinary Action:

If a student forgets their pouch:

  •  School staff will hold the cell phone in a secure place until the end of the day (following the process we have used since school began).

If a student loses their pouch: 

  • First replacement 
    • $10 for new pouch & student meeting with dean/administration
  • Second replacement
    • $20 for new pouch & student & parent meeting with dean/administration

 

If a student damages or breaks their pouch (not normal wear and tear):

  • Pay for a replacement pouch and cannot return to school without a parent (1st time)
  • Pay for a replacement pouch and receive ISS (2nd time)
  • Pay for a replacement pouch and receive an out of school suspension (3 or more times)

 

BCAM Phone Policy Notes

All current phone-use guidelines and disciplinary processes remain in place with the implementation of pouches.  There is absolutely no phone use during the academic day 8:20am-2:40pm.  

  • Students must return pouches if transferring from BCAM
  • Students must return pouches when graduating BCAM in order to receive their diploma
  • Students must return pouches at the end of EACH school year
  • Students will receive their pouch at the beginning of EACH school year.

Quick Links

BCAM Gallery

  • BCAM students demonstrate persistence and growth mindsets while enjoying an ice skating trip organized by 10th grade Visual Arts teacher Denise Martinez. 

  • Nathaniel Lupianez and Lynzi Legrand (Class of 2026) enjoy an ice skating trip organized by 10th grade Visual Arts teacher Denise Martinez.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Upcoming Events

  • PTA 6pm

    Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School

  • Math & English Mtgs.

    Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School

  • Art & Science & History Mtgs.

    Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School

  • REMOTE Parent Teacher Conferences

    4:30pm-7:30pm

    Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School

  • REMOTE Parent Teacher Conferences

    1pm-3pm

    Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School
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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

Monday, August 26, 2024

 

Dear BCAM Families:

We hope this 2024-25 BCAM Return to School Family Letter finds you well. As previously shared, our school community has worked incredibly hard in managing summer experiences and planning for a great coming 2024-25 school year. Below are different items for your information and interest. Please do not hesitate to stop by our school building, contact us by Kinvo text, call (718)230-5748 or email our Parent Coordinator Renesha Westbrooks (rwestbrooks2@schools.nyc.gov) with any questions or concerns. And use our website www.bcamhs.org and Instagram @bcamhs to stay informed. We will see you at 8:20am on September 5th!

Best,

Dr. James O’Brien, Principal; Janna Bello-Andrews, Assistant Principal; Brent Lawrence, Assistant Principal; Renesha Westbrooks, Parent Coordinator; and the entire BCAM Staff

 

2024 Summer School Classes & August Regent Exams

Thank you to all the students who attended our summer school sessions, and also to those students who attended and gave best effort on the August Regent exams. Students and families may find both summer school grades and Regent exam results in their NYCSA Account: www.schoolsaccount.nyc . And students will review their official transcripts, including updated grades and exam scores, when returning in a few weeks.

 

Important September Dates

  • Thursday, Sept 5: School begins with a full academic day 8:20am – 2:40pm
  • Monday, Sept 9 – Fri, Sept 13: Sign up for BCAM 1st Semester Extra-Curricular Programs
  • Wednesday, Sept 11: BCAM Family Coffee & Conversations 10:00am via Zoom Video
  • Monday, Sept 16: BCAM 1st Semester Extra Curricular Programs begin
  • Wednesday, Sept 18: PTA Meeting of Year 6:00pm via Zoom Video
  • Thursday, Sept 26: BCAM Curricular Welcome Evening 5:30pm – 7:00pm, via Zoom Video

 

Important Start of School Information

  • All students will receive their new academic programs when arriving the morning of Thursday, Sept 5.
  • All students are required to lock their phones/devices in provided Yondr Pouches each day 8:20am-2:40pm beginning Sept 5. Returning students should bring their pouches to use. New students will receive a new pouch free of charge. Replacement pouches are $15. 2024-25 Required Supplies
  • Yondr Pouches to lock phones each day (see above)
  • Large 3-ring binder for all classes & 6 spiral notebooks for each academic class
  • Full supply of notebook paper, pencils, black/blue pens, highlighters
  • Graphing calculator
  • All BCAM students will be provided lockers/locks, new BCAM IDs, and laptops to use in-school

Our Kinvo-Texting Information System

  • BCAM Kinvo-Texting & Parent Coordinator Emails: We must have every parent/family member’s correct cell phone and email address. Please email Ms. Westbrooks (rwestbrooks2@schools.nyc.gov) to provide correct and updated information.