A Message from Mr. McDonough
Winter Break Reprieve
As we approach the winter break, it is my sincere hope that each of us can find time to simply rest. And to support this effort, I have made the decision that there will be no new assignments given to students that are to be completed over the two weeks we are away. The spring semester will be the next leg in this marathon, and we cannot make it to the finish line without taking care of ourselves and supporting each other.
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Student & Parent Feedback
We are seeking to learn more about the experiences that our families are having this fall semester. And thus I am asking both our students and our parents to take 10-15 minutes to complete an important feedback form. Your responses will help inform us as we continue to support our families and plan for the spring 2021 semester.
Parents with more than one child at Bellaire may complete more than one form.
Thank you,
Michael McDonough
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A Holiday Message for Bellaire HS Clubs
This year, Bellaire High School students could not hold the annual Project Santa carnival. But, Student Council still wanted to spread joy this season, so we hope you and your family enjoy this 2020 Project Santa video! Click here to watch it.
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Thank You PTO
Thank you to the PTO for generously providing a holiday meal for all of our faculty and staff. The meal was delicious and very much appreciated! #Thank you
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After Winter Break
When we return from break we will start the week off with an A Day. Students can check the website of the calendar if they are ever uncertain what classes they have.
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Virtual Choir & Orchestra Performance
In lieu of performance restrictions so far this year, Bellaire Choir, in collaboration with members of Bellaire Orchestra, have recorded our traditional closer to our annual winter concert as a way to find ways to make music together during these times. We are premiering the video for ‘Christmastide’ live tonight, Friday, December 18th on our choir YouTube channel at 6:30. If you have a few minutes, we would love for you to drop in to hear the performance. Click here to tune in.
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FEdream Live Facebook Event
FEdream, a charity organization that sends underprivileged girls in India to college, is hosting a Christmas themed music night! The line-up includes Reena and Lindsay, a musical duo that boasts of an international following of over 25,000 people, and a local jazz quartet from HSPVA. Tune in to our Facebook Live on September 24, 11-12:30 in the morning, to share in some holiday cheer and support both the 60-strong Bellaire club putting this together and the dreams of an education from the girls in India. The link to join will be published on fedream.com. See you there!
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Four Bellaire Softball Players Sign to Play at the Next Level
Thursday evening Bellaire softball celebrated at Evelyn's Park as four seniors signed letters of intent to play softball in college. Camie Ferguson signed with Rhodes University. Megan Morris signed with St. Edwards University. Braidee Gleen signed with East Texas Baptist University. And, Cole Johnson signed with UT Dallas. Congratulations lady cards! We are #CardinalProud
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2020 IB Diploma Recipients
Thursday afternoon, Bellaire High School hosted a diploma ceremony for our IB Diploma Recipients. Congratulations to Kaarthik Anand, Carissia Arrazolo, Olivia Baba Simon Baek Carson Benner, Jasmine Beveridge, Anne Brownfield, Chu Chen, Morgan Cheng, Yetlanetzi Chijate, John Corkill, Owen Cox, Allen Dao, Julie Fitsch-Mouras, Rino Fujimoto, Maria Paula Gomez Campo, Joshua Gurvey, Madai Guzman-Delgado, Connie Lin, Anne Liu, Victoria Lopez Mendez, Ben Mazzoni, Carolyn Ngo, Amalia Nichols, Paul Novoa-Gueneau, Alexander Pantazopol, Shan Pappa, Jin Park, Hugo Payan, Tyzic Pina, Laurel Plagens, Elijah Pustilnik, Thomas Raguso, Gabrielle Ramey, Isabel Richards, Samantha Sarlin, Asa Schwierking, Sarah Szafranski, Irin Toh, Eric Tong, BlaiseTsai, Makayla Wigder, Christopher Woodard, and Allen Xue. Shout out to IB Coordinator Ms. Linsley for coordinating and hosting the event. #CardinalProud
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Toy & Clothes Drive Tomorrow
The Arabic Club is having a toy and clothes drive on Saturday, December 19th. All proceeds will go to the organization The Alliance, which serves refugees, immigrants, and underserved citizens in Houston. This event is mainly for children who are not able to have a normal holiday because of their circumstances, but The Alliance also gladly accepts any toiletries or canned goods.
The event will be on Saturday, December 19th. The drop-off will be a drive-through at the circle drive at Bellaire on Maple from 12 pm - 4 pm. We will observe socially distancing protocols, and every volunteer will wear masks and gloves.
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INHS Fund Drive for the Houston Food Bank
Thank you to all who participated and donated food items for the Houston Food Bank during the Food Drive Thru organized by the Italian National Honor Society! Between the two events in November and December we have been able to collect 30 boxes of canned food!
The Italian National Honor Society has created a Fund Drive to help support the HFB during the next few weeks. Even the smallest donations can help feed our city!
Our school has always shown great generosity and knows how to pull its energies together for the wellbeing of others.
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Bellaire's JROTC
On 11 December 2020, the Bellaire High School Army JROTC Color Guard presented the Colors at the 2020 Football State Championship Playoff Game. The game was held at the James M. Delmar Fieldhouse - one of several Houston Independent School District’s athletic facilities. The BHS JROTC Color Guard Team was the first to present the Colors at Delmar Stadium (2020 season). The Cadets executed the routine at double interval ensuring safety at all times.
The Color Guard Team for the Playoff Game: Commander C/MAJ Michelle Gonzalez; Texas Flag Bearer C/MAJ Melissa Garcia Sanchez; The Right Guard C/LTC Jake Ridenbaugh; The Left Guard C/SSG Joshua De La Fuente.
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Scholarships for Study Abroad
The Council for International Educational Exchange is once again awarding Bellaire students scholarships to spend the summer studying abroad. The application requires several essays and a teacher recommendation -- email Ms. Chapman at [email protected] for help in getting started!
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Fancy a journey across the pond?
One Bellaire student can earn a FULL SCHOLARSHIP for a study tour of England this summer. Eligible applicants must be juniors with financial need who have an interest in British literature and culture.
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PSAT for 9th Graders
Freshmen will have the opportunity to take the PSAT for 9th graders during the school day, on campus. The school-day PSAT will take place on Wednesday, January 13th. The PSAT for 9th graders is optional. Information regarding the PSAT, as well as the registration form, has been emailed to all freshmen through their HISD student email. You may also register here: Bellaire H.S. - School-Day PSAT for 9th graders – Registration. The registration deadline is Tuesday, January 5, 2021. For questions regarding testing, contact Ms. Mulet at [email protected].
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Report Cards
2nd Cycle Report Cards were sent to student's HISD email addresses Monday, December 14th.
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9th Grade PGPs Sent to each Student's HISD Email Account
Bellaire Counselors met with students the week of November 16 to review their personal graduation plan and the graduation requirements. A Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) is a form that must be on file for every student. The PGP designates the endorsement the student is on, establishes post-high school goals, career interests and tracks grades throughout high school. Every 9th grade student will select the Multidisciplinary endorsement as a starting point. This means they will earn four credits of the core subjects- English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, including Algebra 2 and Chemistry or Physics/ Principles of Technology. More endorsements can be added later, depending on the choices students choose for their electives as they proceed through high school.
Once you have downloaded the form, completed it and signed it, it should be saved to your computer. The form can then be submitted through the link below.
***Can't sign your form electronically? Make sure you have downloaded and then opened it in Adobe Reader. You will not be able to sign the form in your browser window.
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College Center News
Click here to access a PDF linked to all the resources above!
To check the College Center availability or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with either Mr. Lee or Mr. Stewart, please visit bit.ly/BellaireCC.
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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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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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Join the PTO
Please consider joining the Bellaire PTO. The PTO's Commitment to Learn Campaign is about to launch. Funds donated to the PTO go directly to support students and learning at Bellaire High School. There is no doubt that family involvement at Bellaire makes us a stronger school. Join the PTO online here!
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Bellaire High School | Phone: 713-295-3704 | 5100 Maple Street | www.Bellaire.org
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