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Mic Check: Four Schools, One Tape. Produced and filmed by Zaniya Young

The Brooklyn’s Finest Studio Project

The Brooklyn’s Finest Studio Project, completed over 5 days in May 2026 continued Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School's (BCAM) longstanding tradition of producing and releasing annual mixtapes of original music.  This year's project blew out this concept by partnering BCAM with three of its closest District 13 partner schools Bedford Academy, Banneker High School and Westinghouse High School. 
 
The idea being that young adults deserve to engage and own the real creative, collaborative and intellectual process of making original music and media and then promoting, marketing, distributing and ultimately selling the products for their own professional experience and even personal income.  It is also a unique experience to have four closely knit high schools work together on this sort of project.  Thus, the project took a group of 9th/10th Grade students from each of the high schools and had them spend a week in The Bridge Studios, a Brooklyn-based professional music studio, collaborating around the theme The Growing Pains of My Young Adult Life. 
 
The students worked with professional producers, musicians, and artist-educators to write, arrange and record six (6) original songs, to comprise our “Brooklyn’s Finest ‘26” mixtape.  Their work was also professionally filmed, and this content is being developed into a short film on the project. 
 
The Brooklyn's Finest Studio Project will culminate with an upcoming professional listening party and widespread release of the music and film products.  We are proud to share that this project was underwritten and made possible by the generous funding of BCAM High School, Westinghouse High School, Grand Street Settlement Community Organization, and The Action Lab NY.
 
Please enjoy this short video shot, arranged and edited by BCAM student filmmaker Zaniya Young, which captures a slice of the project's essence.  

Taevon Weekes: "Fancy T-Weekes" will be featured in Times Square June 16

Community Member Reflection on BCAM’s International Trip to China

A recent community member who accompanied BCAM students, teachers, and families on the international trip to China shared the following reflection on the experience:

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to join BCAM high school students, teachers, and families on the recent international trip to China. It was a truly remarkable and unforgettable cultural experience.

From the start, the thoughtful planning and consistent communication stood out. Every detail was clearly considered, ensuring that students, parents, and chaperones felt informed, prepared, and supported throughout the journey. The trip offered far more than travel—it provided meaningful cultural learning that allowed students to grow beyond the classroom.

One particularly special moment was meeting Ms. Fan’s family, which offered an authentic and personal connection to the culture and brought learning to life in a powerful way. The tour guides were exceptional as well, demonstrating impressive knowledge, organization, and flexibility. Each day ran smoothly, and the group was well cared for in every respect.

Most impressive was the care shown to the students. The teachers demonstrated extraordinary dedication—attentive, protective, and deeply committed to student well‑being and growth. The mutual respect between students and staff spoke volumes about the strong culture within the BCAM community.

It was also incredibly powerful to witness a group of students of color traveling internationally with confidence, curiosity, and cultural pride. Students supported one another, engaged respectfully with new environments, and bravely practiced their language skills. Their unity and growth in a global setting were truly inspiring.

This experience highlighted the heart, effort, and care that BCAM educators bring to their work. Their impact extends far beyond the classroom, and they deserve recognition for the meaningful opportunities they create for students.

I am grateful to have been part of this journey and to have witnessed firsthand the dedication of the staff and the brilliance of the students.

— Sharalis Canales, Community Member

BCAM Travels to China

BCAM senior artists attend 2025 NYC National Art Portfolio Day 2025 with Mr. Howell and Ms. Ross

BCAM Winter Art Showcase

  • Seniors showing out at the Art Showcase.  This is just the beginning.

  • Once artists here, always artists here. Alumni at the Winter Art Showcase

  • Alumni pull-up for Winter Art Showcase

  • Past, present, and creativity colliding at our Winter Art Showcase

BCAM Winter HBCU College Tour

BCAM & Grand St. Settlement Carnival Kick Off

BCAM Prospective Students & Families Presentation

BCAM Pancake Holiday Breakfast December 2025

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)

 

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