Dear BCS Families, At BCS we know that the quality of relationships between students, staff, parents and caregivers contributes in important ways to the success of our school community. We value those relationships above all and it is our aim to continue to build and strengthen them. Restorative Practices help us do this as our … Continue reading
Are you a new student/family to Brooklyn Collaborative? Please come to our New Family Orientation on either of the following dates: Tues, Sept 4 @ 5:30pm in the BCS Library (Rm 401, 4th Floor). Light dinner will be served. Wed, Sept 5 @ 9am in the Music Room (Rm 213, 2nd Floor). Light breakfast will … Continue reading
BELOW ARE IMPORTANT DATES FOR BOYS VARSITY SOCCER!!!!!! TRYOUTS: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8, 2018 @ 10AM BCS GYM THURSDAY AUGUST 9, 2018 @ 10AM BCS GYM FIRST PRACTICE: AUGUST 13, 2018 @ 10AM BCS GYM FIRST GAME: SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 VS. SCIENCE SKILLS @ PARADE GROUNDS LINKS FOR MEDICAL FORMS AND PERMISSION SLIPS – MANDATORY FOR PARTICIPATION. YOU MUST BRING … Continue reading
Check out this semester’s Alumni Updates newsletter. For more information, please contact our Director of Alumni Supports Tanisha Mosley at tanisha@bcs448.org Continue reading
US News & World Report just released their 2018 Best High Schools rankings this past week, and Brooklyn Collaborative is a winner! It was among the elite schools that scored high enough to earn a Bronze Best High Schools “badge.” The badge is posted on our website. New York City has 113 of the country’s best public high schools, according to the latest release. In New York City, 20 high … Continue reading
A packed week at Brooklyn Collaborative! 4/30 – We hosted Regent Cashin and Regent Johnson who came to Brooklyn Collaborative to learn about our PBAT structure! It was our honor to host such important VIPs. See our enhanced link here: https://www.smore.com/dnb5g 4/30 – Our 9th graders shared their Algebra Roundtables about their investigative questions … Continue reading
Friday night was electrifying with our student Talent Show! Check out our beautiful performers! Continue reading
Congrats to Eddie and the BCS Robosharks! Over spring break (April 6-8), the RoboSharks gave their best performance so far in the annual First Robotics tournament held at the Armory Track & Field Center! This is an amazing feat for our homegrown Robotics Team! A huge shout out to Ed for his tireless dedication and … Continue reading
Over the summer, the TV show The Last OG was filmed in Gowanus. Some members of the crew wanted to make sure there was a give back to the community since they shot many of the scenes in or near the Gowanus Houses. Our Parent Coordinator Tracey was able to work with them on a … Continue reading
Another SUPER week at Brooklyn Collaborative! Congrats to Brooklyn Collaborative and to our BCS librarians Amanda C and Susan! We are the winners of a Library REACH Grant Award! This grant, which focuses on funds to improve library facilities, provides $2300 for us to upgrade an area of our library. We will be focusing on our nonfiction section! This section … Continue reading
We had a full week! 1/29 – No classes for students. All staff immersed all day in professional development. Upper Grades teachers went to the Consortium and heard keynote speaker James Forman, Jr., author of the acclaimed “Locking Up Our Own: Crime & Punishment in Black America.” Then they participated in teacher-led workshops and then collaborated … Continue reading
Our crews fanned out all over the city (even as far as Pennsylvania)! Our annual campus invasion was upon us on Tues 1/30, an all-crew day! Campus visits are an essential part of the college-bound experience at Brooklyn Collaborative. Continue reading
In 2015, Brooklyn Collaborative and Brooklyn New School, in conjunction with NYC Councilmember Brad Lander, community members and youth activists created our Dance Fitness Studio with funds from Participatory Budgeting. We recognize the power of civic participation, and we are grateful for a democratic process that brings greater resources to our students. Because of the kindness … Continue reading
