STAAR Testing - May 3-7
The week of May 3-7 we will be running an alternate schedule in the mornings. Students taking STAAR exams should check their HISD email for their testing room assignment. They received an email from [email protected]. To view a larger image of the schedule, please click here.

#ThrowbackThursday brings with it a return to Cardinal Day. The morning should be an opportunity for students to catch up on any missed work, including asynchronous assignments from the days before.
STAAR Algebra 1, Biology, and U.S. History Exams are Next Week
In order to plan safely, we need to know whether or not students are coming to campus to take their STAAR EOC exams. These forms are being sent to students through their Algebra 1, Biology, and U.S. History teachers. Also, below are the registration forms for these STAAR EOC exams.


Safety Procedures During Testing: 
  • Students' temperatures will be checked upon entering the school. Any student with a fever will not be able to test.
  • All faculty and students will wear their masks properly, at all times.
  • Students will sit 6 feet apart from each other. 
  • There will be no more than 12 students assigned to a classroom. 
  • Only the students that are taking the STAAR exam will be on campus.

Check our Testing Webpage for answers to all of your testing questions. If you have any questions regarding testing, please email Ms. Mulet. 
Attention Algebra I students and their parents: 
It is important to have practiced with a TI-84 Plus calculator for the STAAR Algebra I EOC exam. On test day, you will have a TI-84 Plus calculator provided for your use. If you have not purchased a TI-84 Plus calculator, you have several options so that you can practice prior to the STAAR test.  
 
You can install a software emulator on your smartphone. Wabbitemu is free in Google Play, and Calculate84 is free in the Apple app store. 
 
You can also make an appointment with the Bellaire high school technology department to have the WabbitEmu software installed on your school laptop. The appointment will take 15-30 minutes. 
 
Click here to book your appointment.
Applications are Open for Cardinal Crew Leaders
Are You a Leader? Apply to be on the Cardinal Crew and lead incoming freshmen. Being a Crew Leader allows you to connect and lead freshmen as they begin their high school journey. Serving as a crew leader is an honor and a lot of fun. 

Current sophomores and juniors are encouraged to submit an application. We need good role models for incoming freshmen and this is a great way to gain leadership experience. Click here to apply.
Course Selection for the 2021 -2022 School Year!
Have you submitted your course selection form?

If a current 9th or 10th-grade student has not submitted a course selection sheet it needs to be submitted ASAP. Check our website for information and videos of counseling sessions full of information about course selection.

At this time, all current 11th-grade students should have met with their counselor to select classes for the 2021-2022 school year. If a student has not met with their counselor, then they should contact them at this time to set up an appointment to select their courses for senior yr.
Attention Incoming 9th Grade Parents
The Bellaire Counselors will host a Parent Meeting, Wednesday, May 5th at 5:00pm
Topics: High School Credits and Course Selection for 9th Grade
 
Throughout April, the Bellaire Counselors met with 8th grade students on TEAMS at the middle schools in our area. We are still missing many course selection forms. Please attend to learn about high school credits and to submit a course selection form for your incoming 9th grade student.
 
Link to join the meeting is here.
Choir Car Wash
Support the Choir and get a clean car. Bellaire High School Choir Car Wash, Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 8:30am-2:30pm at Crosspoint Church located at 4601 Bellaire Blvd in Bellaire.
Reserved Parking and Perfect Schedule Auction
The Bellaire PTO will host an online auction next week. All bids will be placed and paid for online. Perfect schedules and reserved parking places will be up for bid May 7th at 6pm and close May 14 at 6pm. All proceeds from the auction benefit the Class of 2022's After Prom.

Perfect Schedules:
  • Meet with your counselor one on one and plan your vision of a perfect schedule for next year.
  • Select the order of your classes and the teachers you would like.
*Subject to when classes are offered on the Master Schedule.

Reserved Parking: Winners will have a reserved parking spot designated on Maple Street with a personalized sign.

A link to the auction will be in next week's eNews and on the homepage of the  Bellaire PTO .  
National Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3 - 7
We encourage you to take a moment and thank Bellaire's teachers for all they do every day for students.  This a great opportunity to let someone know how much you value them and the difference that they make.   Our teachers have done so much to adapt their teaching during this unprecedented time. Let's all do our part and show our gratitude. #CardinalProud
Softball Playoff Action
Bellaire won game 1 against Memorial Thursday evening. The game tonight has been moved to Cy-Ridge HS at 7:00pm.
Final Building Walk Through
The Bellaire PTO and Bellaire Alumni and Friends invite everyone to come and walk the halls for a final time May 15th. Walk down memory lane, take pictures, leave your mark, and chat with old friends. Social distancing protocols will be in place throughout the event. Mark your calendars and plan to swing by.
Bellaire Debate
Bellaire Debate is having one of our most successful years despite the COVID pandemic and virtual tournaments. We will have a record 15 students participating at the NSDA National Tournament in June. This will be the 63rd year Bellaire will be at Nationals in our 65 year history (a national record).  Read which tournaments our students have attended and how they did here!
Congratulations to the Bellaire Students that received recognition in the 2020-21 NREC NATIONAL AWARDS for Written Russian and to our Russian teacher Ms. McLendon. For a list of students that earned medals please click here. #CardinalProud
2021-2022 Houston ISD Academic Calendar
The Houston ISD has published the academic calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. The first day of school will be August 23rd. You can access the calendar here.
Title 1 Parent Involvement Survey
The purpose of this survey is to obtain parents’, guardians’, and adult family members’ perceptions about how well schools are involving them in the educational activities related to their children.  To complete this effort, we need your assistance to notify parents and guardians about the survey. According to P.L. 114-95, Section 1116(a)(2)(D), school districts are required to conduct an annual survey to evaluate parent and family engagement efforts related to Title I funding.
PTO Summer Awards - Deadline Approaching
The PTO recognizes the educational value of Study Abroad programs and supports the efforts of students that seek to broaden their international understanding.
The PTO will also support domestic and local enrichment programs that offer the same opportunities for service and leadership. Due to the pandemic, the options available to students globally will be limited, but students are encouraged to look for opportunities that are being offered locally. 
 
Applications are due by 11:59 pm May 2, 2021.
 
Bird Keepers and Booster Club Applications
Applicants for Bird Keeper must be Seniors for the 2021-2022 school year and applicants for Booster Club must be Juniors or Seniors for the 2021-2022 school year. Click here to apply… #CardinalProud
AP Testing
Students taking AP tests are asked to fill out this form to make an appointment with the technology department to swap out their laptop.

They will scan a new laptop out to the student, log in ahead of their arrival and install the App for them and test it out. This will help speed up the process.
 
Students will not get the same laptop back. They should back up any files and tell us if they need any software added back on (Adobe, Audacity, etc…)
 
AP Google Survey Form:
 
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Spring Final Exam Schedule
Final Exams for Seniors will be May 31-June 4 and exams for 9-11th grade students will be June 7-11. 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.
Spring Showcase
The Bellaire Fine Arts Department will host final performances in our auditorium May 1st. The Band, Jazz Band or Orchestra performances have been cancelled for this event. The event will be ticketed and social distancing protocols will be enforced. Tickets are available to current fine arts students.
Teacher Incentive Allotment Input Survey
HISD is applying to participate in the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) and is seeking your feedback to ensure we’re creating an equitable system that aligns with our community values. Please take a few minutes to complete our Teacher Incentive Allotment Stakeholder Engagement Survey. Responders are anonymous, and all information collected is confidential.
Visit www.houstonisd.org/tia to learn more about TIA.
Spirit Wear! UPDATE
Due to weather, the Pop Up Shop will be Monday, May 3, from 4:30pm - 6:30pm, Bellaire Spirit Wear will be for sale in the circle drive!

You can preorder here or drive-through and purchase. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
Red Bird Productions - Theatre Auditions for Next Year
Auditions to join the Bellaire theatre company, Red Bird Productions, will not be in person this year. That doesn’t mean they can’t still happen – but in a virtual format! We’d still love to meet you! Read more about the auditions here.
France Summer of 2022
Join us for an educational tour of France in June of 2022! We'll see the best of Paris including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Versailles, and Notre Dame before traveling to the French Mediterranean where we'll visit the lavender fields of Provence, the islands of Les Calanques, and the luxurious boulevards of Monoco and Nice.

An informational meeting will be held Thursday, May 6 at 6:00 PM -- please RSVP to get the Teams link at https://bit.ly/3gq1W3K For questions contact Elizabeth Chapman
Italian Students - Free Books!
Students of Italian are invited to visit room 213 (close to the library) next week after STAAR exams to pick up free books in Italian.
The Free Italian Book Market event started a few weeks ago and will be available regularly for students to have access to books to read in Italian to boost their literary curiosity and language skills.
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
Caps and Gowns
Seniors caps and gowns will be distributed the week of June 7th. Our senior portrait company Prestige should be contacted if a student is wanting a portrait for their personal use with a cap and gown prior to graduation.
Senior Yard Signs
Seniors the PTO has awesome Senior Yard Signs for sale. They are $15 each. If you would like to purchase one please email David Ferris.
College Center News
11th Grade College Resources:
  • ’22 Tuesdays Open Advising
  • Every Tuesday for the rest of the Spring Semester during Cardinal Hour, the College Center is available to you all via Open TEAMS Advising for the entire class to come listen, chat, and take dedicated time to begin researching colleges. On Tuesday, May 4th, we will be discussing the POSSE Scholarship. For more information about this full tuition leadership scholarship, please click HERE.
  • Click HERE on Tuesday 5/4 @ 12:20 to 1:20 to join the TEAMS for ’22 Tuesdays!
  • Now is the time to start thinking about if testing is right for you. Review the 4/13 Presentation: 4/13 Recording- To Test or Not To Test: ACT, SAT, and Test Optional
 
 
12th Grade Updates
  • Open Advising Hours- Daily during Cardinal Hour (except Tuesdays)
  • Join the College Centers TEAMS to join the Open Advising.
  • Please accept your financial aid offers to claim any money from the university.
  • May 1st is the National Decision Day, please contact your university to see how to confirm admission. Needed, confirm housing plans too.
  • Submit a copy of ALL acceptance letters (even the schools you are not choosing to attend) and ALL scholarship and financial aid offers.
  • For acceptances, please upload at tinyurl.com/accept2021
  • For scholarships and financial aid awards, please upload at tinyurl.com/award2021
  • Now is the time to have your senior prepare for the TSI test for college placement. For more information about the TSI, click HERE.
  • For scholarship opportunities, check out [tinyurl.com/BHSCash4Cards]CASH4CARDS!
 
Bellaire Bucks: Local Scholarships
Value: $2,000, non-renewable
Criteria: Applicant must be a 2021 senior at Bellaire HS. Please include 4 written responses, a letter of recommendation, a wallet size photo of yourself, and an unofficial transcript. Click HERE to apply online. 
Categories: AFBHS General Scholarship, Sherry Senior Scholarship (Math/STEM majors preferred), Cesar Diaz Scholarship (Open to students currently in ROTC to pay for college), BAAAAS (Open to African American/Black students)
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.
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
INCOMING 9TH GRADE COURSE SELECTION
Counselors will be visiting feeder middle schools and meeting via Teams with students. Dates counselors will be hosting sessions will be added to this page as we confirm them.
Lanier Middle School - Friday, April 16 from 12:40-1:10 - Link to Join Session
Meyerland Middle School - Monday, April 19, at 8:30 am. - Link to Join Session
Pershing Middle School - Monday, April 11 at 9:00am - Link to Join Session
Pin Oak Middle School - Wednesday, April 14 at 3:00 pm - Link to Join the Session
Private School Students - Thursday, April 15th at 5:00 pm - Link to Join the Session
The Rice School - Wednesday, April 21 at 10:45 pm - Link to Join the Session
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!