Junior-Senior High School - Bimonthly Newsletter
Seniors - Important Graduation Info.
2021 Commencement
As announced in December, graduation will be on Saturday, June 12 at 7pm at Overlake Christian Church in Redmond. The rehearsal will be in the morning, so please block off the entire day for this special event. 
  
Ordering Items
Below is an important link for ordering your cap, gown, and graduation materials. It is essential for parents/students to follow step one in the video to submit cap and gown info no later than Jan. 31. It is FREE. The gown only will need to be returned at the end of the graduation ceremony and students may keep all other items. Other graduation memorabilia, including announcements, are available for purchase. Memorabilia will be delivered by Herff Jones directly to your home. Announcements will be available for pickup at BCS in late spring. Cap and gown packages will be distributed during Senior check-out. Further details and instructions regarding Senior check-out, graduation rehearsal, and ceremony will be available mid to end May. 
  
Senior Class Meeting Link/Information: 
  
If you have questions about the ordering process, please contact Denise Wilken at dwilken@bellevuechristian.org.
You're Invited - Tonight!
Current parents and families who have heard a bit about BCS and want to know more about our mission, culture, and student life at Bellevue Christian, are invited to attend a special virtual event this month. Our event, "Why BCS Matters: The Bellevue Christian Mission in Practice" takes place via Zoom on 1/20. Feel free to share with a friend or neighbor who might like to join us!
Meeting ID: 837 4514 4938
Passcode: 3DkT8j
Reenroll before Jan. 29
We are amid Priority Reenrollment for the 2021-22 school year. Please note that with planned reductions in class sizes for next year, current families must re-enroll during Priority Reenrollment (ending Friday, 1/29) to ensure their spot(s) for next year. After Jan. 29, we will begin admitting new students from our applicant pool. Our Admissions Team, Monique Borrego and Tristen Teramoto are happy to answer any questions you might have. You may also speak with Principal Adam Hart - adam.hart@bellevuechristian.org. Thank you!  
This Week's Chapel
Our Director of Discipleship, Rev. Daniel Rogers, works to enhance the Christian discipleship and mentorship taking place at our campuses. Each week Rev. Rogers produces videos for students, prays with students, advises administrators, teachers, and staff, and works closely with students to help them discover their gifts and give them away for the Glory of God and others. You can learn more about how we support our student body spiritually here. Click below to watch this week's Chapel.
Upcoming Theatre Productions
Join the JH Theatre program for their streamed performance of “Big Bad,” a courtroom comedy appropriate for all ages!

When: All day on Jan. 29 & 30

“The most notorious criminal in the fairy-tale world, Big Bad Wolf, is being slapped with a class-action lawsuit by the countless quirky characters he has wronged. Now, the two greatest legal minds in the Enchanted Forest — the Evil Stepmother and the Fairy Godmother — will clash in a trial that will be remembered forever after.”
Our HS Theatre program will also soon stream "Alice in Wonderland" via Broadway on Demand.

When: All day on Feb. 12 & 13

Thank you for supporting BCS Theatre!
Vikings In The News
Our Jr. High students have published a new Viking Chronicle! Check out the latest issue by clicking on the link to the right.
Viking Parent Group (VPG) News

Thank you to our volunteers for putting together these delicious goody bags for staff! The treats were much appreciated!

Please consider joining other 7-12 grade parents at our next 2/2 VPG virtual meeting. We have a great community of parents who want to connect with you!

 
Info: ID: 425 985 9596
Passcode: 212160

Questions or suggestions? Contact our VPG Secretary at vpg@bellevuechristian.org anytime. We are here to help.
In Our Own Words
Thank you to our students and faculty for their participation in our new video series, "In Our Own Words." It captures the distinctiveness and vitality of a BCS education through an authentic discussion among teachers, students, and leaders.

Originally imagined as a replacement for our New Family Seminar, the series is a valuable resource for all families to better understand and see the value of the school’s mission, vision and program.

Watch the video series on our website.
Start 2021 With School Pride!
Show your Viking pride! Visit our online Spirit Store stocked with casual clothes, outerwear, and bags.

We have brands such as Adidas, New Era, The North Face, and more. Items come in a range of colors with customizable logo options.
Elementary News
Learn more about the learning & fun happening at Bellevue Christian's two Preschool-Grade 6 campuses. Below you'll find a link to their most recent family newsletters.
Communication & Resources
Parent Portal 
Our Parent Portal is your best go-to resource as a parent. If you still have questions, please call our Jr. High / High School Office or email us. If you don't see something there that would be helpful for parents, please let us know. by sending us an email. We are happy to help! 

Attendance Line (425) 460-3321
Please call our 24-hr attendance line on school days to report an absence, late arrival or early dismissal. If end of school day plans change and you need to get a message to a student or need to dismiss them early, please call before 1pm to give our office staff time to relay the message. You may also email our Clyde Hill office staff - clydehilloffice@bellevuechristian.org. This is a NEW email address parents may use to contact office staff.

If your child will be absent for more than two days, please complete the Planned Absence form.

Please note: If students are learning from home, parents do not need to call the office or attendance line. As long as students are in class, P (present in-person) or PO (present online) then parents do not need to notify the office. If a student is going to be absent, then please leave that information on the attendance line.
A Look Ahead
Jan.
1/26-28 Finals Week
1/27 & 1/28 - Early Release Day-Clyde Hill Campus only
1/28 - End of 2nd Qtr.
1/29 - No School, Professional Day

Feb.
2/2 - VPG Meeting
2/9 - Early Release Day
2/12 & 2/13 - HS theatre production streamed online
2/12 - 2/15 - No School, Presidents Day Break
2/16 - VPG Meeting
2/23 - Early Release Day


2021-2022 Calendar Now Online! 
Call 24 Hr. Attendance Line:

(425) 460-3321


To leave messages about Late Arrivals, Early Dismissals & Absences




Bellevue Christian School
1701 98th Ave. NE, Clyde Hill, WA 98004
(425) 454-4028