Welcome Back
We can't wait to welcome students back to campus on Monday! This edition of the E-News contains a lot of information for our families. We encourage you to read through it to clarify any questions you might have. We will utilize our Remind Groups to send timely reminders throughout the next few weeks. We also encourage you to follow us on Instagram or Twitter @BellarieHIgh #CardinalProud
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Arrival and Dismissal
Arrival
Next week please give yourself plenty of time when headed to campus as we anticipate traffic patterns to be very heavy. Please review the campus map carefully. Students can be dropped off at the drop-off zone between the Parking Garage and Bus Lane. Sidewalks are paved all along S. Rice and Maple so that students can walk up to the school. Students may enter the building through the tw0 entrances marked on the map. Doors will open daily at 8:00 am. After 8:30 am the only entrance students will be able to enter through is the Main Street entrance located off of S. Rice..
Parents, please do not attempt to pull into the parking garage to drop off a student. Parking in the garage is by permit only.
Dismissal
Students may exit the building through the doors to the main courtyard or the main entrance. Dismissal is at 4:10 pm. Please arrange a pickup location with your child prior to drop off.
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Student Schedules
Students will receive their schedule for the first day of school via their HISD email account on Sunday. PowerSchools is also scheduled to be turned on for students on Sunday. Students should report to their 2nd period class on Monday morning. If a student's schedule is different from what they picked up during early check-in they should follow the schedule that is emailed to them and visible in PowerSchools.
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Course Change Requests
BHS Counselors have been working very hard to get student schedules ready for the first day of school! We have been told that schedules will be available on the PowerSchool app on Sunday, 8/27/2023. They will also be emailed to all students through their HISD email on that day. The green draft copy of the schedule given out at student pick up may be different due to schedule changes and therefore will be invalid. Students are expected to follow the schedule on the Power School app and what is emailed to them, unless notified by their Counselor that a change has been made.
If a student notices an error on their schedule (such as a course they already have credit for or have a missing class period), please submit a schedule change to the schedule change link. Students should not submit change requests to their Counselors by email or phone. Counselors cannot honor schedule change requests for specific teachers or specific class periods. We cannot overload classes to accommodate schedule change requests. Specialty courses such as advanced fine arts or athletics must first be approved by the teacher or coach. Schedule change requests can be submitted up to the 15th day of school, September 18, 2023. Approval to join a new course is based on space availability and priority. When making schedule changes, Counselors do attempt to cause the least disruption to the schedule as they can. However, that is not always possible. By submitting the schedule change or level change form, you are authorizing your counselor to change your entire schedule if necessary (including teacher changes) to accommodate your requests. Keep in mind that prerequisites must be met prior to enrollment in a course.
The level change window is: September 18-September 29, 2023 (Example- A student wants to drop HADV World Geography and add Academic World Geography.)
No level changes will occur in the first 3 weeks of school, with exceptions listed below. Once the level change window is open, changes can occur until the end of the first six weeks. Also, there will be no level changes the days teachers are verifying grades for the first six weeks. Students are still able to turn in the level change form during that time and it will be applied to the second six weeks, once grades are published.
Exceptions:
1. The incorrect level was placed onto your schedule. (You did not request the level.)
2. You are a new student to BHS (any grade level) in the 2023-2024 school year.
3. If a student is recommended to move up a level, parent approval is required.
4. To be considered for a level change after September 29th, it must be reviewed and approved by a committee consisting of the Counselor, AP or Dean, parent, and teacher.
If you have any questions, please email your Counselor. There may be a longer response time during this busy time of the school year. We appreciate your patience. Your student’s Counselor’s name and email is located here.
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Bus Routes
Please click here to see bus transportation information regarding bus route numbers and bus stops. Please do not call and request for bus transportation as it is difficult to get all the information needed through a voicemail. Requests will not be processed by voicemail. If you have requested using the link on our website, please know that the HISD Transportation Department takes 10 business days to process any requests. Be sure you have a backup plan for transportation next week.
For additional information about transportation or to request transportation. Click here.
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Laptops
If a student did not pick up their laptop during early check-in, they weill have an opportunity to pick up their laptop Tuesday, August 29 through their English class. 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.
Textbook Distribution
Textbooks will be distributed during Cardinal Hour Tuesday- Firday next week in room 1700.
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Student IDs
New IDs have been printed this year for all students. There is a new design this year, so previous years’ IDs cannot be reused.
Last year’s school photos will be used for student ID's .
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Students that did not pick their ID up during early check-in can pick it up during Cardinal Hour on Main Street. Seniors that are waiting for home lunch permits to be printed on their IDs can check the pick up tables to see if their ID has been reprinted. Students that do not have pictures in our system should scan the QR code on the right and a new email request will be sent to them to upload a photo. Students should check their SPAM if they do not see the email.
We know it is going to take a few days to get all of the IDs out.
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UPDATED: HISD School Board approves 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education updated tthe 2023-2024 Academic Calendar . Please take a moment and update your calendar.
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Returning Student Verification Form Open
This is Important!
HISD families are asked to complete the online Student Verification form. The Student Verification form includes annual acknowledgments and general updates, such as contact information and student health information.
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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!
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9-11 Grade School Photos
School photos for 9-11th grade students will take place Sept. 5. Students will have their photo taken through their English classes.
If you are interested in ordering your student's photograph, please visit CADY.com/PictureDay. If you purchase a package BEFORE Sept. 5, you'll save $10.
Senior parents, while we do have a Senior Roadshow on campus on Sept. 5, students must make an appointment to have their photograph taken that day. Senior portraits can be scheduled at CADY.com/schedule.
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School Links Replaces Naviance
Students now have access to Schoolinks. They can access it via their Clever account. Parents and students can gain more information on Schoolinks via this link. To get a head start, students can set up their Schoolinks profile and explore the platform and what it has to offer.
At this time, our information is limited due to the fact we are still finding/receiving updates as they come. Thank you for your patience as we maneuver through this process. For any questions about Schoollinks please contact Bellaire HS College Advisor Jelicia Hunt at jelicia.hunt@houstonisd.org
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Join a Club - Get Involved
Check-out the club meetings that are being held next week! A link to all of the meetings for Cycle 4 can be accessed here.
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Senior Parking Lottery
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NSPA Design of the Year Finalists
The National Scholastic Press Association announced finalists in its Individual Awards. Only 10 finalists are named in each category and represent the top individual student work in the nation. The Carillon yearbook has finalists in two Design of the Year Categories. 2023 editors Chris Ho, Sophia Kotlyar, Lucy Ma, Celeste Mackin and Payton Ohler are finalists in Yearbook Theme Package. Chris Ho is also a finalist in Informational Graphic for his work on the midterm election spread. The final placements will be announced at the JEA/NSPA Fall Convention in November.
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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
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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.
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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!
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$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.
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Open House
Mark your calendars for our Open House on September 20th at 6:00 pm.
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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
Once you are VIPS certified you will be able to sign up for a training session.
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Seniors Yard Signs are Here!
Class of 2024 Yard Signs will be on sale during Senior Check-In on Aug. 21st.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Bellaire High School | Phone: 713-295-3704 | 5100 Maple Street | www.Bellaire.org
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