PROM - Class of 2023
Prom is Saturday, May 13th at the Museum of Natural Science. Guidelines for prom can be reviewed here. Senior dues cover the cost of prom for a student. If a Senior is bringing a guest that is not a Senior at Bellaire High School they may purchase a prom ticket for the guest May 1 - 5. Guest tickets to prom are $100. If a senior is bringing a non-Bellaire student or a Bellaire student that is not a senior, they will need to complete a Prom Contract here.
Seniors and guests remember to bring your ID with you to check into prom.
Parent Volunteers for After Prom Party
Volunteers are needed to check students in and facilitate games and prizes at After Prom. Click here for more information on shifts and to sign-up.
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Varisty Softball Playoff Action!
We are HAPPY and #CardinalProud! The Lady Cards are headed to the Round 4 of the State Playoffs! They defeated Jersey Villaige Wednesday and Thursday night!
Watch social media for the details on their next game. #CardinalProud
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Teacher Appreciation Week - Teacher Spotlights
This week we celebrated the amazing teachers that we have leading our classrooms. Click here to learn more about many of our teachers! We are #CardinalProud of them! Thank you to the PTO for all of the support and treats they provided this week!
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Summer School Registration
Summer School registration will open May 15, 2023. Please visit the Summer school webpage for more information.
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PTO Meeting
Please join us for the last PTO meeting of the 2022-23 school year at 6 pm on Thursday, 5/18. Parking is available in the visitor lot and parking garage. Everyone is invited to attend!
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Senior Final Exams
Final Exams for seniors will be administered May 15-18 during scheduled class times. Students seeking an exemption from a final exam should complete an Exemption Form and turn it into their teacher for approval. Requirements for being exempt can be found on our website here. Students can also download an exemption form here.
Seniors will have a normal schedule and attend all classes the week of May 22-24 and begin Senior Activities on May 25th.
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9th - 11th Grade Finals
Finals for underclassmen begin Thursday, May, 25. Any student in an AP or IB course should check exemptions requirements to see if they can apply for an exemption. Students seeking an exemption from a final exam should complete an Exemption Form and turn it into their teacher for approval. Requirements for being exempt can be found on our website here. Students can also download an exemption form here.
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Senior Activities
Seniors please mark your calendar for the dates above. Attendance is taken every day until the end of the semester. Seniors are required to be in all classes through May 24th. Senior events begin on May 25 and the locations and times of those events are listed above. Attendance will be taken at Senior Events.
If a student did not pay Senior Dues they can purchse a cap and gown for $50 at Senior Check-Out.
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Senior Check-Out
Senior can download a Senior Check-Out sheet here. Seniors are required to be cleared in all areas by receiving a stamp from the office that oversees each item. Seniors can download a Senior Check-Out Form here.
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TSIA2 Testing
Juniors
-Some juniors who are currently enrolled in Algebra II received an email invitation to take the TSIA2 test on May 15-16.
-Check your HISD email account for this important notification.
Seniors
-The final opportunity for seniors to take the TSIA2 test will be on Monday, May 22. Previous testers have been enrolled in the TSIA2 Apex course.
-Please practice!
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End of Year Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
BHS PTO will host our annual End of the Year Appreciation Luncheon for our 250+ teachers and staff on Thursday, June 1st. We are gifting each teacher and staff a summer send-off gift card as a thank you for all their hard work. Let’s show our support for our amazing BHS teachers and staff and donate Here for the End of Year Teachers and Staff Appreciation luncheon and gift cards.
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Rotary Study Abroad Scholarships
Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 are invited to attend a meeting to learn about the Rotary Youth Exchange's scholarships to study abroad on Tuesday, May 23, in room 2712 during Cardinal Hour. Locations include:
Western Europe: France, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden
Eastern Europe: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia
Asia: Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea
South America: Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador
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Yearbook Distribution
If you haven't purchased a 2023 yearbook but are interested in getting a copy, please put your name on the waitlist here. We have suspended sales until Balfour ships the replacement books back to the campus and we can ensure there are more than enough copies this time. Potential buyers will be contacted in the order they signed up.
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Club Meetings
Check out the club meetings next week. It's not too late to connect with or join a club or organization. There are some great meetings next week. Which one are you going to attend?
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Auditions for Red Bird Productions
Red Bird Productions is looking for you! Sign up to audition May 15, 16, 17. Click here to access more information or see Ms. Boffone in 1226/1227 for more information.
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Library Update
So far in May we have over 130+ check outs and we have been very busy with classes in the library. US History classes have been creating artifacts for a part of their final project. We have seen everything from 3D helicopters, handmade puppets, buttons, and rocket ships! Ms. Carpenter has been having a wonderful time collaborating with Mr. Aranda, Ms. Lawrence, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Curtis (to come next week). Currently we have 313 books overdue - please encourage your student to return any books they have in their car, backpack, closet, etc. Students are not charged late/ overdue fees for books, but if a book has been lost they will be charged the replacement price or be asked to bring a replacement copy in good condition.
Important dates:
May 17th is the due date for ALL library books. We will continue checking out books, but will begin collecting them on May 17th to prepare for the end of the school year. This will impact eligibility for final exam exemptions. Students can check their email to see what books they have out or overdue.
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Host Family Needed for Exchange Student
The Bellaire community and the Council for International Educational Exchange are looking for two local families to host Gabriela and Raul, two exchange students from Spain, who will be arriving to Texas in August. Gabriela and Raul are both recipients of prestigious scholarships through the Fundación Armando Ortega in Spain and were selected because of merit as well as financial need. The acceptance rate for this scholarship is 3.8% out of the 10,500 students who applied in the last academic year.
Gabriela is 16 and writes, “I am a cheerful, outgoing, hard-working, and kind girl. I worry a lot about everyone around me, if they are okay, or need something. I always try to make everybody smile. I play the violin and the piano. I love music. My other hobbies are all related to art. When going out with my friends, or my family I like to go to nature. I enjoy learning (especially if it is things related to sciences, music, or languages) and I get good grades. I am interested in the environment, animals (I love them!), and plants. My favorite sports include basketball and cycling.”
Raul is 15 and writes, “People say I’m a loyal, kind, and funny person. Once I get to know people and become comfortable around them, I can be very talkative. In my free time I usually hang out with friends, and while I’m alone I mostly enjoy drawing and listening to music. I also like sports, and I do track and field and go hiking, but I would love to try new sports and activities such as baseball or gymnastics in the US. I like to help people in need so I’m looking forward to trying volunteering while I’m in the US. I love animals. I would love to show my culture to my host family by, for example, cooking typical Spanish meals for them.”
If your family might be interested in welcoming either of these students into your home, please reach out to Ms. Chapman (echapman@houstonisd.org) or Mr. Rossow (mrossow@houstonisd.org).
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Graduation Announcements
Seniors Herff Jones has published a link for you to use to order invitations for Graduation. Click here to go to their site.
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HISD School Board approves 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
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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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Join the Bellaire PTO
Everyone is welcome to join and participate in the Bellaire High School PTO. Joining is quick and easy online. A list of meeting dates and other information can be found on the PTO website. Click here to learn more.
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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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