Altered Schedule Next Week
Above is the updated Spring Final Exams for Seniors will be June 1-June 4 and exams for 9-11th grade students will be June 7-11. Please also note the altered schedule for 9th-11th grade students next week during Senior Exams.

If a student has a conflict with an AP exam they should contact their teacher to arrange an alternative time to take their final exam.
Yearbook Distribution Was Today!
Any unclaimed books may be picked up between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. the week of June 1-4 and 9 a.m.-Noon the week of June 7-11. Any unsold books may also be purchased during those hours. Books not picked up by June 11 will be held until the new building opens. We will not have access to those books over the summer.

Please use the South Rice entrance closest to the auditorium (marked with a star) for yearbook pickup on May 28. We will also mark the doorway with balloons so it is easier to spot. Do not use the main office entrance off Maple Street. No one will be available after school hours to answer the door.
 
Distribution will be on a walk-up basis. Students with pre-orders should bring an ID. Online orders are still accepted through May 26. After that, any remaining books will be $100, cash only. Protective clear covers and autograph pages will also be on sale on May 28. Those are $3 each, cash only. Only the buyer or a family member may pick up the book.
 
Please email andrea.negri@houstonisd.org with any questions.
End of the Year Teacher and Staff Appreciation Donation
BHS PTO will host our annual end-of-year appreciation luncheon for our 275+ teachers and staff on Monday, June 14th. We would like to give a gift to each teacher and staff member as both a summer send-off and 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 gifts. Click here or scan the QR code to donate.
Summer School Registration

Summer School registration is now open! Summer School Registration will open on May 18th. Registration will end on May 28, 2021.
 
Summer School will take place from June 17th to July 8th.
 
All classes will be conducted online.*

 *Exceptions: Credit Recovery Algebra 1, Original Credit PE, & Original Credit Pre-AP Geometry. 
 For questions, please contact Ms. Mulet at mmulet1@houstonisd.org 

Free Fine Arts Camps This Summer!
The Houston ISD is offering free summer camps in Drawing, Painting, & Printmaking. Some incredible Bellaire instructors will also be on hand teaching these courses. For more information, please go to www.Houstonisd.org/finearts
Welcome an exchange student into your home!
We are seeking families to host exchange students from all over the world for the 2021-22 school year! Experience another culture without ever leaving Houston by gaining another son or daughter. Families are able to select the country from which they would like a host student, so if you are hoping for an opportunity to practice a world language with a native speaker or learn about a particular culture, this could be it! Please contact Ms. Chapman to find out more!
Bellaire Artwork on Display at the Contemporary Arts Museum
The Teen Council from the CAMH (Contemporary Arts Museum) has an exhibition opening on May 13th. The Teen Council works throughout the year as museum staff members to learn about how to jury and curate an exhibition of artworks from teenage artists from all over the Houston area. They choose a particular theme and put out the open call for works from their peers. Photo 3 Pre-AP student, Ava Jiang serves on the council this year, while AP Photography student, Danny Zuniga Zarat, has video artwork as part of the exhibition. More information can be found here.
Mr. Bellaire
Congratulations to Evan Zhao who was named Mr. Bellaire 2021! You can watch the show here! Special thanks to all of the students that made this year's show possible and to parents Lauren Lo and Patina Sehorn for leading the event. #CardinalProud
Robotics Innovation Challenge
Congratulations to the Bellaire Robotics team Impact 2585! They were named Semi-Finalists for the 2021 FIRST Robotics Innovation Challenge, a worldwide team competition. The team created Kolubra, an application with the goal of increasing physical activity in sedentary individuals with the help of a virtual pet. As a result of the Global Pandemic, the team competed entirely in a virtual setting for this unique technology-related challenge.
AP Testing: If You are Testing Online Do This NOW!
We are heading into our last week of AP testing. If you have questions or computer issues please email Mr. Scarrow.
 
AP Google Survey Form:
 
Other links:
Final Exam Exemptions
Requirements for Seniors:
  • 85 or above average in the course for which exemption is sought.
  • No more than 3 regular and 2 college excused Spring absences in the course forwhich exemption is sought.
  • None of the absences may be unexcused.
  • Attendance is checked through the end of the course.
  • An S average or better in conduct in the course for which the exemption is sought.
  • Student must maintain these requirements through the date of the final exam.  
Requirements for Juniors:
  • 90 or above average in the course for which exemption is sought.
  • Must take the AP or IB Exam to be exempt
  • No more than 3 regular and 2 college excused Spring absences in the course forwhich exemption is sought.
  • None of the absences may be unexcused.
  • Attendance is  checked through the end of the course.
  • An S average or better in conduct in the course for which the exemption is sought.
  • Student must maintain these requirements through the date of the final exam.
Juniors and Seniors that meet these requirements can submit an Exemption Request Form to their teacher for approval.
Class of 2021 Graduation
Graduation for the Class of 2021 will be held June 13th at 8:00 pm at Delmar Stadium. The graduation ceremony will be Live Streamed. To comply with the Center for Disease Control (CDC} recommendations, the Houston Independent School District (HISD} will be limiting stadium capacity to 50% for all 2021 Spring high school graduation ceremonies. This will allow guests to social distance in the stadium seating and lobby areas. ** NEW INFO **. Each Senior at Bellaire will receive 7 tickets and 2 parking passes for the ceremony. 

HISD will be using the GoFan mobile app to distribute admission tickets and parking passes.
Senior Check-Out
All Seniors must complete Senior Check-Out to receive their cap and gown. The drive-through check-out process will allow Seniors to turn in their laptop and textbooks. Each Senior will also need to be cleared of any credit restoration hours owed and must have submitted their Senior Survey. Closer to check-out we will have a map posted for students to follow.

Once you have been cleared at various drive-through stations you will receive your Cap & Gown. (Senior Dues must have been paid. Or for students not participating in the Senior Events, a Cap and Gown can be purchased for $40.)
Panoramic Picture
Seniors we will be taking your panoramic picture June 10th at 10:00 am! Watch for details about where to meet on campus for the picture.
Senior Survey
Ann easy step in the Senior Checkout process can be done right now by completing the Senior Survey. This must be completed in order for you to be cleared through the Senior Check-Out process. And you have to be cleared to pick up your cap and gown. Click here to complete your Senior Survey.
Senior Dues
Our Senior Dues package includes a Senior T-Shirt, Cap and Gown, Diploma Package, and Senior Celebration event. We have online payment set-up through SchoolPay to make paying dues fast and easy.

Click here to pay online now. You will need to scroll down the page on SchoolPay and look for the item entitled Senior Dues.
#Classof2021
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS FOR SENIORS
The Texas Immunization Registry is a free service of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The immunization registry is a secure and confidential service that consolidates immunization records for public health purposes (e.g., giving all doctors treating a patient a central place to see that patient’s immunization records). With your consent, your immunization information will be included in ImmTrac2. For a family member younger than 18 years of age, a parent, legal guardian, or managing conservator may grant consent for participation for that minor by completing the ImmTrac2 Minor Consent Form (# C-7) available for downloading at www.ImmTrac.com. Click here to download a form.

Senior Beach Bash
Let’s celebrate your graduation on Saturday, June 5th from 7-9 pm with a BHS Beach Bash at “Pebble Beach”!
Enjoy an amazing evening of fun that starts with a “build it yourself” slider bar for dinner from The 401. Cool off with a refreshing Kona Ice after dancing in the DJ tent. Even if you have no dance moves, there are so many other fun ways to play. We have yard games like Corn Hole, Yard Pong, Giant Connect 4 and Shark Disc throw. Enjoy a round of Beach Ball Volleyball before you hop on a Giant Hippity Hop Ball to compete with your friends for raffle tickets.

Then head over to the “Back 40” of Pebble Beach and take a spin in the “Tubs of Fun” or compete for more raffle tickets in the “Sports Challenge” that includes a basketball, soccer and football challenge. Compete with your friends in our 40-foot-long obstacle course or by sliding down the 30-foot-high slide! For the adventurous, try to stay balanced on a stump in the Log Slammer while a tree log swings through the air trying to knock you into a gator infested swamp. Or avoid a Wipe Out when 8 people take on two beams. You jump over the low swinging beam and duck under the high swinging beam. Be very diligent as the beams could change direction at any moment and knock you of your pedestal!

Each of you also gets a chance in the Money Machine to win gift cards and raffle tickets. Many of the games also earn raffle tickets. Why do want the raffle tickets? At the end of the night, you could win amazing items like a Mac computer, TV’s, Southwest Airline tickets, lots of Gift Cards and more. You earn raffle tickets just for attending so everyone can try! The raffle will be held at 9 pm and you must be present to win. We hope to see you all there!


Parent volunteers are needed to help at different stations.
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/iuwpCBb

signup.com

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
Yard Signs
Seniors the PTO has awesome Spirit Signs for sale. They have sold out of the Class of 2021 signs. Bellaire Spirit Signs are $15 each. If you would like to purchase one please email David Ferris.
SENIORS
Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Drive
On Monday, June 7th from 9 AM to 12 PM, Bellaire High School, in partnership with Texas Children’s Hospital will be offering the Bacterial Meningitis (MCV4) vaccine on Bellaire campus. To sign up please email Nurse Thomas at CTHOMAS@houstonisd.org for the sign up forms before Friday, June 4th.
 
What the College Center Expect from You
This is just a reminder that as part of the Senior Checkout with Bellaire HS, students are required to turn in a 1) a copy of all acceptance letters (even the schools you’re not attending) to www.tinyurl.com/accept2021. 2) a copy of all financial aid/scholarship offers (even the schools you’re not attending) to www.tinyurl.com/award2021. 3) Additionally, I need you to update your Colleges I’m Applying To list in Naviance. Update any acceptances, denials, deferrals, or waitlist. Delete schools you did not apply to. Set your College I’m Attending.
 
End of The Year Checklist
This is a general checklist to the College Center to ensure that you are set up for success as you transition from high school senior to college freshman.
 
Open Advising
Now that we are limited on time, it is crucial that if you need help, you need to come to Open Advising. We host it Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 12:20 to 1:20. We can answer anything, big or small. If you want to get started, this is a great opportunity. Join the College Center TEAM channel www.tinyurl.com/y28pe2c9.
 
Scholarships
Remember it is not too late to apply for scholarships. We update them regularly, so please visit www.tinyurl.com/BHSCash4Cards.
 
 
JUNIORS
Save The Date:
The HISD College Readiness is hosting virtual Junior Parent Night meetings via MS TEAMS to assist 11th grade families (rising seniors) with understanding what the next 18 months will look like. Click the links below to attend during these time periods. These will NOT be recorded, so please plan to attend.
Summer Essay Workshop- Wednesday, June 16th from 10 AM to 12 PM
Join the College Center for the Summer Essay Workshop where we will discuss the prompts for the 2021-2022 school year and how to stand out in your admissions essays and short answer responses. More information and links will be provided as we move closer to the event.
If you have not already done so, register your cell and college email address with the College Center to stay up to date with us. Visit http://bit.ly/hisdTEXTING.
OneJump.org is a new, innovative website that matches students with summer programs, pre-college opportunities, and scholarships. The College Center loves this site for how it matches students with summer programs for involvement. For more information on the website and how to sign up, click HERE.
 
If you need to take the ACT/SAT test, the summer deadlines are approaching.
  • The late registration deadline to sign up for the Saturday July 17th ACT is June 25th. To sign up, visit www.actstudent.org.
  • Before signing up, please consider if testing for the 2021-2022 application cycle is for you. Watch the following recorded presentation for more information.
If you need letters of recommendation for colleges, jobs, or scholarships, now is the time to start!
  • Complete the Senior Brag Sheet
  • Review the Resume Template and create your own. Here’s a video tutorial on how to use it.
  • Ask your recommenders before we leave for summer, so they have all summer to write their best for you.
SOPHOMORES
EMERGE is a nationally-recognized FREE program started in Houston ISD that helps first-generation and low-income students attend and graduate from the nation’s top colleges and universities. The program has helped hundreds of students receive full-scholarships to top colleges such as Yale, Rice, Harvard and Stanford. More importantly, while nationally only about 1 out of 10 low-income students graduate from college, over 95% of all the students EMERGE has served have either graduated from college within 4 years or are on track to do so.
  • The EMERGE-HISD Class of 2023 application is live with a deadline of June 13th, 2021. Students can apply at http://bit.ly/emergeapp23.
  • EMERGE recruitment sessions will be held twice a week virtually from Wednesday, April 14th to Saturday, May 29th, 2021. Application Workshops will take place twice a week starting June 1st. Students can sign up at bit.ly/learnaboutemerge.
Think you’re behind in the college research process? Check out the 10th Grade College Center Presentation.
 
If you have not already done so, register your cell and college email address with the College Center to stay up to date with us. Visit http://bit.ly/hisdTEXTING.

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.
Greece Trip -- Spring Break 2022
Come with us to Greece over Spring Break next March! Our tour will visit Athens, the Saronic Islands, and the most important sites on the peninsula including the Temple to Poseidon and the Oracle at Delphi! Students and parents are invited to join us. Sign-up here.

For questions contact Elizabeth Chapman
France Summer of 2022
We still have a few places left on our June 2022 trip to France! Both students and parents are welcome to join us as we visit both Paris and the Riviera. You can check out the itinerary and sign up here!

For questions contact Elizabeth Chapman
Enrollment for the 2021-2022 School Year
Enroll Online NOW for the 2021-2022 School Year! https://houstonisd.org/Domain/52478 *Students currently attending an HISD middle school with an address zoned to Bellaire do not need to complete the online enrollment application. #CardinalProud
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.
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.
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!