Welcome Back and First Week
Our first week back on our new campus went by fast. It was wonderful to have students on campus and in our classrooms. Each day students learned the building a little more and navigating the hallways got a little easier.
Drop Off Zone and Student Entrances As Well As Dismissal Information
With our new building comes a few new traffic procedures for everyone to learn! This week navigating drop-off and pick-up was learning for us all. Each day as students arrived and left the process got a little better.

Please note on the image above that the new drop-off & pick-up zone on Maple Street as you approach Ferris Street has been removed. We quickly learned that for multiple reasons, the designated area was not a productive use of that space. We will continue to work on further solutions for that area as well as our overall traffic challenges. Pull-in parking remains available along Ferris Street.

The dedicated bus lane is one way off Maple and heading North and then East behind the campus. There is not an allowable entrance off of S. Rice Avenue.

If parking on any city street, please be mindful of any posted City of Bellaire parking signs.

We will utilize all the student entrances plus a few more exterior doors at dismissal. HISD bus riders will quickly board their busses while other students should be picked up on Maple, Ferris, S Rice, or another predetermined location. Students should stay on sidewalks at all times.

The traffic usually takes about 20 minutes to clear out so scheduling a delayed pickup may be a smart strategy.
COVID 19 Reporting
Please allow us to share some updates related to COVID reporting that we are utilizing at this time. This year, the process has been updated, and the most current information can be found outlined in the Houston ISD’s “Ready, Set, Go!” plan linked here. Once notified, our nurse investigates and begins the contact tracing process on our campus, and documents all exposed, presumed and confirmed COVID 19 cases. Out of an abundance of caution, we will inform parents each day that we have reports of a COVID 19 case. Since we cannot account for every second that a student spends coming to school, attending and visiting classrooms on campus, and after school, we believe it is important that we are all reminded to maintain safety practices, monitor personal health symptoms, and exercise good judgment. If we determine that your son/daughter came into direct contact with someone on campus that was presumed positive or confirmed positive, then our nurse will make contact directly with you. If you would like information regarding active COVID cases, you may access that information on the HISD COVID Dashboard site here.  

Additionally, our quarantining protocols have been updated to distinguish between vaccinated and unvaccinated persons. If your student is vaccinated, we encourage you to upload a copy of their vaccination record via our COVID Vaccination Form. We also encourage that if your student is tested, that the test results are uploaded using our COVID Test Results Form. Please refrain from bringing the results to campus, as visitors to our campus remain limited at this time. Below is the protocol regarding quarantine:

Unvaccinated Individuals :
Exposed to a Confirmed Positive or Presumed COVID-19 Case (Close Contact): Quarantine for 10 days after the last exposure date to the Confirmed COVID-19 Positive or Presumed COVID-19 Case. Return to campus on day 11.

Vaccinated Individuals :
Fully vaccinated individuals are those who have received one dose of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine or the second dose of Pfizer/Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before exposure to a presumed or confirmed COVID-19 case. Fully vaccinated individuals exposed to a presumed or confirmed positive case, do not need to quarantine if not having any symptoms. Fully vaccinated individuals should test 3 – 5 days after exposure, even if not having any symptoms, and wear a mask/face covering when indoors in public for either 14 days from exposure or until a negative COVID-19 test result is obtained (within 3 – 5 days from exposure). Proof of COVID-19 immunization needs to be provided to determine immunity.

If your student is required to quarantine, they are eligible for Temporary Online Learning (TOL) for a maximum of 10 days (limited to two quarantines for the year). The website to sign up for TOL is linked here: HISD @ HOME. While this platform is not taught by Bellaire faculty, our teachers will work with your son/daughter to catch up on missed assignments upon their return.
Laptop Fee Payment
Check something off of your list and pay your laptop fee now on SchoolPay. Our tech department will be handing out laptops between 8:30 am through Cardinal Hour Monday of next week.

Click here to access SchoolPay.
Textbook Pickup
Textbooks can be picked up during 7th period or immediately after school. Please email Mr. Tunstall if you need assistance or stop by his office, room # 1523.
Course Change Requests
Course Change Requests are made online. Counselors are processing a large number of requests at this time. Beginning next week requests should be processed in approximately 48 hours. Please do not submit your request multiple times as that slows down the process.

Reasons a schedule change form should be completed:
  • A class is missing or repeated
  • A class you took in summer school or another semester is on your schedule.
  • A required core class (English, Math, Science or Social Studies) is missing.
  • The class level is not correct, for example, you wanted to be in an AP class and you are in an Academic level class.
Reasons you should not submit a schedule change:
  • Requesting a different teacher
  • Requesting your classes be in a different order.
  • You want to be in a class with a friend
2021-2022 Bell Schedule
Our Bell Schedule for the 2021 -2022 school year has been posted on our website. The first day of school is August 23rd. Doors will open daily by 8:15 am. (Students that have a zero period should enter through entrance 1 at 7:30 am.) Bus riders should proceed to the bus lane at 4:10 pm as buses will load and leave in a timely manner.

*You will note that the passing times for the morning and afternoon are different. This will allow us to monitor and adjust as needed once we learn how student traffic navigates our new building.
Looking Ahead!
Please mark the following dates on your calendar.
  • Sept. 6 - Labor Day Holiday
  • Sept. 9 - Senior Parent Meeting 6:30 pm
  • Sept. 16-17 - No School
  • Sept. 30 - Open House 6:00 pm
  • Oct. 1 - Teacher Inservice Day (Please note that this date is unique to Bellaire)
  • Oct. 5 - Freshmen Parent Meeting 6:30 pm
  • Oct. 15 - Homecoming Dance 8:00 pm

*Please note the new date for our Senior Meeting.
College Center Announcements

College Center Remind & Senior Survey
Class of 2022! Stay up to date with the College Center by signing up for our Remind group. Text @BHSCC22 to (205)-683-1281 or visit rmd.at/bhscc22. Complete the Senior Survey by September 2nd for a chance to win a MYSTERY BAG from the College Center!
 
College Center Senior Meeting
Wednesday, September 1st -The College Center will be meeting with the Class of 2022 via English 4. During this meeting, we will discuss the college application process, how the College Center can help, and additional resources for success. Please come prepared to take notes for the year.

 
HBCU S.T.E.M. College Fair
Sunday, August 29th from 1 PM to 3 PM- The National Battle of the Bands presents the annual Historically Black College and University Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics College Fair at NRG Center. There will be over 10 different HBCUs with information and offering on the spot admissions. Please bring a copy of the transcript that was emailed out this summer. For more information, click HERE. 
 
Ford Driving Dreams Mental Health Scholarship
Students must participate in the student workshop sponsored by Bellaire LULAC Ford Driving Dreams Mental Health & Wellbeing Grant. After participating in the workshop, students must share what they learned about the importance of self-care through a 500-word essay for a chance to win a scholarship for up to $1,000. The event will be held on September 9th during Cardinal Hour. Location to be announced. For more updated follow, @BellaireLULAC on Instagram.

College Center Schedule
To address the various needs of the senior class, the College Center has decided to divide the week into focused days. Students are more than welcome to visit the College Center during lunch, during an off period, or with a pass signed from their teacher.
FAQ for New Students
Click here to read answers to frequently asked questions.
eMotion Dance Company Auditions
AUDITION INFO!! Hip Hop auditions will be September 1st (Wednesday) from 4:30-6:30 pm in room 2205! 🚨MASK IS REQUIRED🚨
Transportation Information
Links and Contact Information for Parents:
 
 
 
  • Customer Care Contact Number: 713-556-9400
Limited Number of Parking Spaces Available for Seniors in Pebble Beach

The Senior Parking Lot Lottery closed today.
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Next week, students will be notified of lottery results by email. (Results of the lottery will be shared via HISD student email addresses.) A student must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and a car to be issued a permit. The spots are non-transferrable. You may not give or sell your spot to anyone. If you decline your spot, it will be given to someone on the waiting list. 

Payment and contract instructions will be emailed to student HISD email addresses once we hold the lottery. Any questions please email Ms. Frank.
Senior Yearbook Pictures
Prestige will be on campus to photograph seniors, September 7-10th.

Seniors can sign up for an appointment here to have their picture taken on campus Sept. 7-10th.
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Home Lunch Permits
On Monday, we will begin to hand out Off-Campus Lunch Permits to Juniors and Seniors that have completed the approval process.

Once a Home Lunch Permit is submitted, the Assistant Principal will check the student's academic/discipline status and verify permission with the parent. Students should monitor their HISD email for an approval notice from their Assistant Principal. Once approved students will receive an ID that indicates that they can leave campus during Cardinal Hour. A student must show their ID to leave campus.

Juniors and Seniors can now submit applications for Home Lunch Permits. Click here to submit an application.
Bellaire Belles
The Bellaire Belles won many awards over the summer! Read all about them in the Bellaire Buzz.
Ms. McLendon earns 50 Year Pin
In May 2021, Lisa McLendon received the award for 50 years of dedicated service to HISD with an accompanying pin containing diamonds. During the end of year luncheon in the cafeteria at the former building, Principal Michael McDonough conducted the ceremony. McLendon's close friends came in for the event and others are here at Bellaire, as pictured here. McLendon said, "It is an honor and a joy to continue teaching here. I grew up here, my kids grew up here. I turned 21 here and my kids were born here. They crawled around on the floors at Bellaire High School and both attended high school here." McLendon started the Russian program in the '60s and has taken trips to Russia with students and the students have become leaders, not just in the US, but in the world. McLendon says, "She is proud of all of her former students and current students. They have and will continue to contribute to our community, our country, and our world."
Shout Out to Dr. Hannah Nguyen, DDS
Mr. Upton's SLL Class would like to show appreciation to Dr. Hannah Nguyen, DDS, for her donation of Dental Hygiene and School Supplies this school year. Scholars will have Bright Smiles as they enter the NEW building ready to LEARN.
Cardinals Nest - Information for Freshmen
Incoming 9th-grade families are encouraged to visit the Cardinal's Nest. This is a website developed to help families access basic information and get off to a smooth start at Bellaire. Click here to check it out.
Enrollment for the 2021-2022 School Year
Enroll Online NOW for the 2021-2022 School Year!

If you have submitted your documents online they are being processed in the order that they were received. You will get an email from your counselor once your enrollment is complete.

*Students currently attending an HISD middle school with an address zoned to Bellaire do not need to complete the online enrollment application.

An alternative link to reach our website is: https://www.houstonisd.org/bellairehigh
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!