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Back to School Check-In
Mark your calendars and be ready to go on day one of the new school year! Students must complete and submit a Laptop Agreement Form to receive their laptop. There is not a fee this year to check out a laptop; only the form needs to be submitted. Download a Laptop Agreement Form here.

Students will pick up their 2023-2024 school ID, schedule, laptop, and any textbooks that are required for classes.

Students can enter the building through the Main Entrance or through the Court Yard along the parking garage side walk.
Senior Parking Lottery - Closes Tonight
Notifications have been sent to students that were selected for a parking space in the garage. Seniors have until September 1st to submit their payment, insurance, and parking contract. Documents can be submitted beginning Monday, August 21st in the Main Office. Any questions should be sent to Ms. Frank at cfrank@houstonisd.org.
Stronger Together Campaign
The 2023 Stronger Together Annual Campaign is raising funds to enhance the educational experience of ALL BELLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL students during THIS school year.

Please go to bellairepto.org to donate and find out how funds benefit your student.
Seniors Yard Signs are Here!
Class of 2024 Yard Signs will be on sale during Senior Check-In on Aug. 21st.
Seniors Get a Jump Start on Your College Apps
Seniors, head to the College Center next week between 10 am-2 pm to get a jumpstart on your college apps, college essays, or for Khan Academy practice. Click here to register so that they know you are coming.
Join Your Remind Class Groups
Remind is a powerful communication tool that we use to push essential and timely information to you. You can receive the information via text or through email. Please sign up for the grade level that corresponds to your student.
Dress Code 2023-2024
When preparing for the new school year and selecting school clothes, please review and keep in mind the student dress code.

Masks: Only medical masks issued by the school may be worn on campus. No decorative masks may be worn.
ID Badges: Students are required to wear their ID badge with a lanyard around the neck at all times while on campus. All students will be issued one ID badge and a lanyard.
Shirts: Although there is no color requirement for clothes, no crop tops, spaghetti straps, or strapless shirts are allowed, and all shirts must cover the top of the pants. Shirts must be worn in such a manner that no cleavage or midriff is exposed.
Pants: Pants must fit appropriately at the waist and crotch. That means no sagging pants. Skirts, shorts, and skorts must be of appropriate length (not above mid-thigh). Any pants with holes or tears above the knees must not show skin. Any holes in pants more than two inches in length on any part of the pant must not show skin. No holes above the mid-thigh are allowed. Athletic attire may be worn if it meets the criteria noted in the Bellaire High School dress code. Leggings may be worn, but they must not be sheer, and they must be paired with a top that covers the buttock area.
Undergarments: Students must wear appropriate undergarments at all times. Undergarments must NOT be visible. Pajamas are not allowed.
Headwear: Hats, caps, bandanas, skull caps, ski masks, do-rags, hoods, or any other head covering may not be worn at any time while on campus, whether inside or out. Hoodless sweatshirts or fleeces are encouraged. Bellaire spirit wear in school colors are available at the Bellaire Student Store.
Footwear: Students must wear shoes. For safety reasons, closed-toe designs such as tennis shoes are the preferred type of footwear. Footwear deemed unsafe will not be allowed. If wearing Crocs, students should use the back strap for safety of use. House slippers are not allowed.
Jewelry and Accessories: Jewelry with symbols or representations of illegal/inappropriate items are not allowed. Sunglasses are not to be worn on campus, whether inside or out. No “grills” or other mouth accessory will be allowed (with the exception of orthodontia).

*Dress Code PDF with examples in English and Spanish can be downloaded.
Bell Schedule for the 2023-2024 School Year
Above is the Bell Schedule for next year. Please note that 1st period will be starting 10 minutes earlier than in previous years. Students will be expected to be in 1st period each day at 8:30 am.
Unofficial Preliminary Ranks Emailed to Seniors
The Class of 2024 received their Unofficial Preliminary Ranks on July 7th via their student HISD email account.
Seniors need to review this transcript carefully to see if all of their personal information and credits, and acknowledgments are correct.  Seniors, please check your email for this document sent to you by Ms. Campbell (dcampbe3@houstonisd.org). If you have any questions, please submit your question via this link.
Fully Cooked Briskets - Softball Fundraiser
The BHS Softball Boosters are selling fully smoked briskets for Labor Day. Visit our website to order today. www.Bellairesoftball.com
Summer Reading Assignments Posted.
Summer Reading Assignments for all English classes have been posted on our website and can be accessed here.

Find out more about your book choices by scanning the QR codes below, curated by our amazing librarian Ms. Carpenter.
Senior Home Lunch Permits
Twelfth-grade students may leave Bellaire High School campus during the lunch hour only if parent(s) grant written permission and students meet all requirements. Failure of students to abide by the policy and maintain good standing as a student will result in the privilege being revoked. A new ID will be issued once approval is granted. 
 
Students must meet the following conditions in order to receive the privilege of leaving campus at lunchtime. 
  • 5 or less absences in any period 
  • No level III discipline violations.
  • No more than 5 tardies in any class
  • No failing cycle grades in any class.

The following information is included on the Home Lunch Permit Request:
My son/daughter has my permission to eat lunch at home. I relieve the Houston Independent School District of all responsibility for his/her safety. All HISD rules of conduct apply during this interim of the day. I understand that if my child goes to lunch any place other than home, he/she will be in violation of Houston and Harris County’s daytime curfew which may result in a citation being issued by the police if the student is apprehended.
 
I have reviewed the school conditions above for maintaining this privilege and agree that the Assistant Principal will terminate the permit at any time if my child does not continue to meet these conditions. If a student’s home lunch permit is revoked, another application must be completed the following semester to have the privilege reinstated once it is terminated. A new student ID must be purchased for $5.00 if the privilege is terminated and my home lunch ID turned in to the school administration.
Student IDs
New IDs will be printed this year for all students. There will be a different design, so previous years’ IDs cannot be reused.
 
Last year’s school photos will be used for 10th-12th graders who took one. All 9th graders and new enrollees will need to submit an ID photo. Emails were sent this week to 9th graders prompting them to set up an account in the ID system. This email will NOT come from HISD, so please be sure to check through all emails in the school account. Students should check their SPAM if they do not see the email. If a student is unable to upload a picture we will have a team taking pictures at Cardinal Camp.
 
Once an account is set up, students can upload an ID photo. All photos will be reviewed for approval. To be approved, the photo must meet the following criteria:
  • The photo should be taken with a simple background. Think a passport or state ID photo.
  • The student should be facing directly into the camera.
  • The student should not be wearing hats, hoodies, headphones or Airpods.
 
Students whose photos are not approved will receive an email in their HISD account stating the issue and prompting them to submit a new photo.
 
Freshmen Families - Check the Cardinal's Nest
9th grade families we have a website specifically for you to help you get started at Bellaire. Check out the Cardinal's Nest for basic information about Bellaire. Click here to get started!
Coffee with the Principal
All current parents of Bellaire High School students are invited to Coffee with the Principal on Thurs., Aug. 31, 9:00 am. Learn about new programs and initiatives at the school. Hear from the PTO on how you can support the school. Park in the visitor's lot in front of the main office. Overflow parking is available in the parking garage. Check-In through the main office. Coffee and light snacks will be provided. Hope you can join us!
Senior Yearbook Pictures
Class of 2024: Get one thing marked off your senior year checklist and schedule your yearbook portrait session today! You must take your cap & gown photo through CADY to be included in the 2024 Carillon. CADY will be on campus Sept. 5 to take portraits — book a slot at cady.com/schedule. @cadystudios
$10 Physicals
In celebration of Next Level Urgent Care's 10h birthday, all of our clinics are performing sports physicals for $10 to all students throughout the months of Aug. and Sept. Every clinic is open from 9am to 9pm 7 days a week making it convenient for even the busiest of families.
Open House
Mark your calendars for our Open House on September 20th at 6:00 pm.
POP - Parents on Patrol
Sign up to be a part of Parents on Patrol! Volunteers that help keep our campus safe. The hours are flexible. Click here to sign up and/or receive more information about how you can help.

To be a POP, you must first be VIPS-certified. Use this link to become VIPS-certified: How to Volunteer 

Mr. Niggli's assistant, Angelina Solis, is your contact for VIPS in case you have any questions. Her email is angelina.solis@houstonisd.org

Once you are VIPS certified you will be able to sign up for a training session.
HISD School Board approves 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.
Cardinal Courtyard Bricks
Support the Alumni & Friends’ courtyard beautification project by ordering a personalized brick. Pave the way for future Bellaire alums as well as supporting student scholarships. 
Leave your mark at Bellaire High School! We invite you to become a permanent part of the new Bellaire High School by purchasing a commemorative brick for the newly built school. 
Engraved on your custom brick could be your family name, a student or alumni’s name and year of graduating class, your business name, your organization name, or you could choose to engrave a brick in honor of someone special, a favorite teacher, or in a loved one’s memory. Click here
It Takes A Village...
"Bellaire Share" is new this year. Please help us collect important information and get student and staff accomplishments out to our school community. Share with us Bellaire HS activities and student achievements. You can upload your pictures of any event easily. Together we can accomplish a lot. You can submit information anytime on the homepage on the right side of the page or bookmark this link.
Thank you to the Bellaire PTO Corporate Sponsors for 2022-2023
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Remind Messaging App
All parents and students are encouraged to join their BHS Class Remind Group. Remind is a communication tool that will deliver important communications through text message or email. You can download Remind for IOS here and Android here. Once you download the app, simply text the class code you belong to above to the number 81010.

Remind can also be accessed by clicking on the links below to join a group.






In addition to the class codes above, students will have the opportunity to receive communication and correspond with their teachers through the Remind App.