BCS school culture values diversity, the education of the whole person and involvement of community.

We provide challenging, experiential learning environment that not only prepares students to successfully complete all requirements for a New York State  High School diploma and to pursue higher education, but calls on them to be caring and thoughtful world citizens. Students are engaged by a project- and inquiry-based curriculum that sparks curiosity and creativity and are evaluated through portfolios and performance-based assessment. Through mentoring, students find their inner strengths. Every student is known well by the other community members of our school. 

School features include:

• Partnership with NYC Outward Bound, involving expeditionary learning and interdisciplinary projects
• Extensive use of technology: computers, laptops, software programs, video and digital cameras throughout curriculum
• Hands-on science program with a focus on inquiry (lab experiences)
• Four-year Spanish language instruction, electives in Russian & American Sign Language
• Strong arts program including visual art, theater, and music partnerships
• WBCS, our student-run radio station
• Selective courses including Darkroom and Digital Photography, Computer Programming, Video, Radio, History of Rock & Roll, Digital Music
• Community Service Learning
• Intensive daily advisory Crew Program
• Student Government and afterschool sports, extracurricular, and academic activities
• Semester-long Internship program for juniors with placements at Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn Arts Exchange, US/Spain Chamber of Commerce, Long Island College Hospital, and more
• Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) classes and SETSS services for Special Education students
• Off-campus-lunch privileges for students with parent/school permission
• Required lunch hour academic support classes for freshmen during the first marking period to help students pass their classes and start high school strong.

High School Courses Offered