AROUND OUR SCHOOL

Masa After-School Program (Ongoing)

July 8, 2017 - Masa is a non-profit organization that partners with Latino immigrant youth and families in the South Bronx to develop strong learners and leaders. At the Masa After-School Program, volunteer tutors ages 16 and up help students complete their homework. Whenever possible, tutors work with the same students from week to week, nurturing a mentorship between them and their students. Volunteers also facilitate activities focused on building literacy skills and a growth mindset. Masa is actively recruiting for the 2017-18 school year and asks potential volunteers to express interest by September 1, 2017. Click here to complete the volunteer interest form […] Read More →

City Harvest Mobile Markets and Green Market Rescues (Ongoing)

July 8, 2017 - City Harvest pioneered food rescue in 1982 and, this year, will collect 55 million pounds of excess food to help feed the nearly 1.4 million New Yorkers struggling to put meals on their tables. Youth 14 years or older can help City Harvest to fight hunger in NYC by volunteering at City Harvest’s Mobile Markets and youth 13 years or older can volunteer at Greenmarket Rescues. Students of all ages can also organize a food drive. Please note that all volunteers must first attend an orientation, and youth restrictions vary from project to project. Click here or email volunteerservices@cityharvest.org to […] Read More →

New York Restoration Project (NYRP) Forest Crew (Ongoing)

July 8, 2017 - High school students interested in helping the environment can volunteer on Sundays in Highbridge Park with the NYRP Forest Crew. This volunteer program is open to community members who wish to improve the health of the forest by identifying and removing invasive plants on a weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly basis. High school students, environmental enthusiasts, and those who are looking to enter the green collar-field are strongly encouraged to attend regularly and to view this as an apprenticeship opportunity. Priority registration will be given to regular and repeat volunteers if attendance approaches program capacity. Click here to learn more about […] Read More →

Open Job Positions at BCCHS

June 22, 2017 - BCCHS is seeking the below positions. Please go to this page to learn more: https://www.bcchsnyc.net/teachers-staff-2/open-positions/ 1. Special Education Teacher: ICT (read more below) 2. Girls Soccer Coach (read attached) 3. JV Basketball Coach  (read attached) 4. Fencing Coach (reach attached) Read More →

College Research:

June 17, 2017 - This website http://bcchscollegeinfo.weebly.com/ has been brought to you by some seriously talented sophomores… check  it out to learn more about the college process and what you can to today to make your tomorrows more promising. They break down the difference between the SAT and ACT; the costs of SUNY, CUNY, et al; and some of the most dependable resources to use in the college process. Read More →

Important Schedule Update

June 17, 2017 - On 6/26 we have no school (Eid al-Fitr observance). On 6/27 we have a FULL DAY of school with students.Please note this is a NYCDOE mandate due to the snow days this year. Students will review summer assignments and attend a pep rally. On 6/28, students will be here from 8:30-11:30. Again, having students here for a half-day is a NYCDOE mandate.  They will get report cards and meet in advisories. Read More →

Summer Meals!

June 16, 2017 - The annual Summer Meals program will launch on June 29, providing free, healthy breakfasts and lunches at hundreds of public schools, pools, parks, libraries and other locations around the city. Summer Meals are available to all children 18 years and younger, regardless of New York City residency. No ID, registration or documentation is required. View this flyer to learn about the Summer Meals program; translated versions are available via this same link. Families can download the free SchoolFood mobile app (for both Apple and Android) and find Summer Meals locations by visiting schoolfoodnyc.org, or texting “NYCMEALS” to 877-877, or dialing […] Read More →

NYC Schools Account

June 15, 2017 - NYC Schools Account letters will be distributed in advisory on June 28, if you havent set up your account yet. Families who have accounts can call Janice in the main office to access their accounts if they forgot how. NYC schools accounts allow you to see final grades and Regents scores. Summer Program: summer English tutoring program for immigrant teenagers. This is a program specifically designed for immigrants. Date: 7/10 to 8/18 (every Monday, Wednesday and Friday) Time: 10am to 4pm Office location: 38 Market Street, Basement. Tuition: Free (a deposit will be returned if there’s no absence or lateness) […] Read More →