Today, is our first day of orientation! In order for students to access the orientation and join the google meetings, students MUST login using their @bxdesign.org email accounts.
9th & 10th grade will meet at 9:00 AM
11th & 12th grade will meet at 11:00 AM
By now, all students should know which student group they belong to. If you do not, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Wallen (nwallen@bxdesign.org).
Hybrid Learning: Groups A, B, and C
Remote Only: Group D (No in-person days)
Students should ONLY come to school on their assigned day. This will help us maintain social distancing expectations.
Note: September 10th and 11th have been designated to serve as student orientation days, which will be conducted in-person and remotely. More information is forthcoming.
Students,
Get ready to set your alarm clocks! Your first class for the SY 2020 will begin at 8:30 AM, and that is for all students: hybrid students and remote only students.
What's new? The school day has been reduced to 5.5 hours for students. Students will begin later (8:30 AM), and finish school earlier (2:00 PM).
Family and Student Information Sessions
Please join us for our upcoming Family and Student Information Sessions where our Department of Education leadership will share the latest updates as we plan for the return to schools in Fall 2020.
This Wednesday, families will be able to hear re-opening updates directly from the Chancellor who will be joined by Principals and Superintendents from across the City. The event will feature a Q&A where DOE officials will answer questions from families about the re-opening plans rolling out in their districts.
Below are the links to register:
Dear Bronx Design Parents,
This fall, we will offer a combination of in-person and remote learning. You can choose from two options:
1. 100% Remote Learning: Opt in to have your child learn 100% remotely (all online, from home). To choose this option for your child, fill out and submit this form. If you are having difficulties completing this form online, call 311.
OR
2. Combination of In-Person and Remote Learning: Your child can follow their school’s schedule, a mix of in-person days at school and remote learning days from home. Your school will be in touch about its schedule and programming plans in the coming weeks. Please visit the Return to School 2020 pages on the website for more information.
You must complete the form to indicate your preference: https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference
Students will automatically be enrolled in Option 2 (Blended Learning) if you do not opt-out by completing the form.
Visit Return to School 2020 to learn more information.
New Families!
To support student learning and academic achievement, students should follow this revised remote learning schedule to remain informed about when their teachers will host "live" classes during the AM or PM instructional blocks. Teachers will only post new assignments on their assigned content days. Whether or not students decide to join the live classes, students are still responsible for completing all of your assignments. Visit the teachers' google classroom to get details about the time for specific courses. Be sure to come with your questions!
If your child still needs a device in order to complete their remote learning assignments, please complete the Remote Learning Device Request Form.
On April 11, 2020, Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza announced that we will continue remote learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
In his message to parents, Chancellor Carranza said, "This is a painful but necessary decision for two reasons. First, public health experts have determined that community transmission of COVID-19 will be widespread well into the end of the school year. Even at low-level transmission, we’d have new cases, which would be extremely difficult to contain school-to-school. We believe there simply wouldn’t be enough time to bring our students back. Second, we, as parents, know how important it is to have some sense of predictability in order to effectively plan for your family. This crisis is hitting all of us very hard. But we are hopeful that this sense of certainty will allow for more stability and the ability to better plan for our work and home lives."
The DOE has shared the following commitments to all families:
1. Every student who has requested an internet-enabled device will have one by the end of April. Please be sure to complete the Remote Learning Device Request Form if your child needs a device to complete their assignments.
2. We will make sure that parents can ask and get answers to their questions about remote learning. Please do not hesitate to email Principal Pulphus (jpulphus@bxdesign.org) if you have any questions or concerns regarding remote learning at Bronx Design and Construction Academy. You may also email teachers directly by visiting the Faculty and Staff Directory.
3. We’ll continue to invest in instructional resources, enrichment programs, and student supports for your families to engage in learning at home. Tutoring will be available for students who need extra help. Students are also encouraged to attend their "live" classes when they are in session throughout the week.
4. We will ensure every high school senior is supported towards graduation. There will be periodic town halls and 1-on-1 guidance meetings with seniors to discuss their progress to graduation. It is important for seniors to pass all of their classes in order to earn credit towards meeting the graduation requirement. Additionally, college and career counseling will be provided remotely. Students, please be sure to respond to calendar invitations to remain informed about when meetings will take place.
5. We will reopen schools stronger than ever in September. Without a doubt, the 2020-2021 will be an exciting year!
This is truly a challenging time that we are facing right now. However, the faculty and staff at Bronx Design are determined to ensure all of our students are supported during this time, and can still experience academic success.
Students are expected to engage in Remote Learning while schools are closed. Remote Learning will begin on March 23, 2020. Students should use their @bxdesign.org email address to access their classes via Google Classroom. Teachers will be on hand to support student learning remotely (phone, email, video).
Technology is available to students who need it. Students may pick up a Chromebook from the school on:
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 between 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 9:00 – 11:00 AM and 12:00 – 2:30 PM
Stay up to date using our Remote Learning Resources page.
The DOE is lending devise equipment to support Remote Learning. Please complete the following survey if you wish to request a device and miss the school’s distribution period. When using a DOE device, please refer to the following ID & password to log-in to an external internet network:
Windows Devices: ID nycdoe, PW D1IT@D0e
Apple Devices: ID nycdoe, PW SDE4t3am
The DOE Tech Help Desk is also available to provide assistance: 718-935-5100.
Reset email: jsimon@bxdesign.org or jpulphus@bxdesign.org. It is critical for you to remain in communication with your teachers, as you will be responsible for completing assigned work in a timely manner.
Please view the video to learn out to log into your new student account.
