AROUND OUR SCHOOL

BCCHS Recognized as a “Reward School”

June 23, 2019 - BCCHS has been identified as a Recognition School for the 2018-19 school year by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). More detailed information on NYSED’s school accountability designation methodology for 2018-19 is available on the web here. Later this summer your school’s accountability designation will be updated on New York City Department of Education’s (NYCDOE) State Accountability Resource Tool (StART) to reflect its Recognition School status. For more information about 2018-19 state accountability designations and data, please visit StART. Please contact your Performance and Assessment Lead (PAL) for additional information and support. Read More →

Parent Resources

May 21, 2019 - These are resources below that include how to tell if a kid is struggling emotionally and suicide prevention. Talking to Kids When They Need Help APA and PTA Webinar: How to Tell When a Kid is Struggling Emotionally Teen Suicide Is Preventable “Teen suicide is a serious problem. But there are signs to watch for, and resources for help,” according to the American Psychological Association. Stop a Suicide Today is a school-based suicide prevention program that has experienced success with a documented reduction in self-reported suicide attempts. Developed by Harvard psychiatrist Douglas Jacobs, MD, Stop a Suicide Today teaches people how to […] Read More →

PTA Meeting Tuesday May 21st 8:30 AM

May 19, 2019 - PTA Executive Board Election Parent Guardian Light Breakfast Presentation SAT Versus ACT – Revolution Prep, Robin Kaufman The ACT and SAT are difficult—yet coachable—exams that are critically important for college admission. In this session, we will introduce the common challenges students face on these exams as well as what makes them unique, so that you can begin to identify which test is the best fit for your child. We will also discuss how to develop a long-term preparation plan to put your child in the best position to succeed. Come join us for an engaging presentation over a light breakfast. […] Read More →

Parent Resources

May 19, 2019 - There are resources  below that include how to tell if a kid is struggling emotionally and suicide prevention. Talking to Kids When They Need Help APA and PTA Webinar: How to Tell When a Kid is Struggling Emotionally Teen Suicide Is Preventable “Teen suicide is a serious problem. But there are signs to watch for, and resources for help,” according to the American Psychological Association. Stop a Suicide Today is a school-based suicide prevention program that has experienced success with a documented reduction in self-reported suicide attempts. Developed by Harvard psychiatrist Douglas Jacobs, MD, Stop a Suicide Today teaches people how […] Read More →

Spring Curriculum Night Recap

May 12, 2019 - Click link below for further information 9th Grade PTC Panel Slide Presentation 10th Grade PTC Panel Slide Presentation 11th Grade PTC Panel Slide Presentation BCCHS College Timeline, 9th – 12th Grade Read More →

From the NYC DOE on Measles

May 12, 2019 - May 7, 2019 Dear Families, The health and well-being of New York City students, families, and staff is a top priority for the Department of Education, and we would like to share important information about two recent measles cases in public school students. These students did not attend school while infectious, and students have not been at risk of contracting measles while at school. We are sharing this information out of an abundance of caution and to remind you of our vaccination policy. Vaccination is the best way to prevent measles. Anyone who has received two doses of the Measles, […] Read More →