Who We Are
The Bergen County Academies Parent Partnership Organization (BCA PPO) is registered non-profit organization run by BCA parent volunteers who work together with BCA administrators, teachers and staff for the benefit and support of our students.
PPO Org Chart
What We Do
The PPO sponsors many student events throughout the school year. It also grants PPO Scholarships and assists with the financing of student clubs, activities & programs, and senior events.
The PPO organizes parent information and community building events, maintains the student/family directory, a calendar of events and works on improving student-alumni relations.
What You Can Do
Parent involvement plays an important part in the BCA experience. There are many ways to stay informed and be involved.
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Become an active BCA PPO member.
Join BCA PPO and pay your Student Activity Fees (SAF) so that we can continue to host our traditional PPO events on a regular basis. -
Join your Academy Parent Group - Academy groups host events separate from the general PPO events (e.g., career focussed speaker series, ice cream socials, and other academy specific social events.)
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Join our BCA PPO Facebook page
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Join your class Facebook and/or WhatsApp group - The class FB and WhatsApp groups are closed groups where parents class parents will disseminate information and parents can ask questions and chat.
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Check out PPO events & fundraisers
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Show your BCA pride with BCA merch
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Volunteer with the PPO, your academy PPO and/or your class.
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PPO International Tasting Dinner
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PPO Family Picnic
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Family & Faculty Directories
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College Planning Info Session
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Financial Aid Info Sessions
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College Expo
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Counselor Breakout Sessions
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PPO Scholarship Awards Night
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Events
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Field Day
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Student Activities (holiday/Halloween treats, ice pop days, etc.)
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Traditional Senior Events
* Events can vary from year to year depending on school calendar and SAF contributions.
The BCA PPO consists of the PPO Board, Class Parent Groups, members of the seven academies, Parent Specialty Organizations, and a number of committees. We hope that the org chart below will help you better understand how we are organized.
Sample of PPO Events*
Volunteer Opportunities
There is plenty of opportunity to participate and contribute, whether you work full-time, part-time, or stay at home. We communicate upcoming volunteer opportunities on a regular basis, but feel to reach out to a board member or email bcappopres@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about the possibilities and details or in case you have some cool ideas. Thank you!