December 4, 2020
Next Week
This Monday is the beginning of Cycle 3 and is a great opportunity to start the final 1/3rd of the fall semester in strong fashion.
Final District Game of the Year
Bellaire Football takes on the Heights tonight at 7:00pm. Tickets will not be sold at the gate.

Playoff Action - Bellaire will take on Jersey Village in the first round of the state playoffs next week. Kickoff will be at 7:00 pm Friday December 11th at Delmar. #CardinalProud
STAAR EOC Retesting is Next Week
STAAR Retesting will take place on campus from December 8th thru December 18th. Students that need to test will be notified through their HISD student email accounts. Please have your students check their email for information regarding the test(s) they need to take and the date they are assigned to come to campus. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Mulet at [email protected]. 
Third Grading Cycle - Information for Students Returning to Campus
We are ready to welcome students that are returning for in-person instruction for the 3rd six weeks. Before Monday morning, you should make a list of your classes that are on A Day and B Day. Using the HISD Connect App or Portal, check for the room numbers of your classes.
●       Click here to find out how to access HISD Connect on the website.
●       Click here to find out how to find the room number for each of your classes.
Click here to read more information.
SAT AND ACT
SAT Testing- Saturday, December 05, 2020
ACT Testing- Saturday, December 12, 2020
 
Students that registered with College Board and ACT Only
*Arrive to Bellaire High School no later than 8am.
*Wait in line outside of the school (following the CDC’s guidelines). The doors will be open on each side of the main office.
*Students will have their temperatures taken as they check in and will be directed to what room they will take the SAT/ACT.
*Make sure to wear mask (at all times) and maintain social/physical distance. Bring your own materials, as we will not be able to “share.
*Parents will not be allowed on campus.
*Students/Parents need to make arrangements for pick-up prior to dropping off the student.
Special Education Fall Virtual Parent Summit
The Houston Independent School District will hold its 2020 Special Education Fall Virtual Parent Summit on Saturday, Dec. 12, providing parents with the opportunity to meet with Special Education professionals and attend online learning sessions.
This event serves as an opportunity for HISD to better support families and empowers them to be a partner in their child’s education. The theme of the event is “Supporting Educational Success During a Pandemic” and will address topics such as transition, instruction, compliance, and evaluation.
The summit is a half day event and will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Attendance is free; however, registration is required. Click here to register.
For more information, contact LaShondra Jackson at [email protected].  
Bellaire Soccer
Our girls soccer program is ready to defend their seven straight district championships starting this week. Additionally, our boys soccer program will be seeking their third consecutive district championship and they are ready to roll. The girls are ranked 8th in the TASCO Region 3 preseason rankings. 

If you are interested in playing for the Bellaire Soccer programs, please reach out to Girls Coach Thompson ([email protected]) or Boys Coach Rodgers ([email protected]) for more information.
#CardinalProud
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.
Please watch this screencast to learn how to complete the form correctly.
 
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.
College Center News
Texas A&M University and The University of Texas at Austin have both extended their final admissions deadline to December 15th. Please sure this extra time to finalize essays, submit admissions documents, and double check applications.
 
The deadline for submitting the FAFSA/TASFA application is January 15th.
 
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.


Click here to access the Introduction to the College Center that was presented at the November PTO Meeting November 19th.
IB Informational Meetings
Bellaire hosted the first of two IB Informational Meetings this week. A recording of the meeting can be viewed here. Prospective students can also attend the Meeting December 7th to learn more about Bellaire's IB program and how to apply to it.

Spring Break 2022 - Imagine Traveling to Greece!
Bellaire students have the opportunity to travel to Greece over Spring Break of 2022 to learn about literature, math, and science. We'll travel Epidaurus, the birthplace of theater, take a cruise of the Saronic islands, tour the Parthenon, see the site of the ancient Olympic games, visit the museum of Archimedes, tour the Oracle at Delphi, and more.

Join us at our informational meeting Thursday, December 10 at 7:00 PM -- please RSVP for the meeting link at https://bit.ly/32NelY0
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.
Email Ms. Chapman at [email protected] to get started!
Socio-Economic Forms - Please Check your Email to see if we are missing your form!
You have two options to complete and submit the Socioeconomic Information Form. 
  1. You may complete and submit the form here: Socioeconomic Information Form. 
  2. Login to HISD Connect Parent Portal (It can be found on our website on the left-hand side under Helpful Links). Once inside the parent portal you will see on the left-hand side a link to FORMS. 
Benefits to the student for completing and returning the form can include:
SAT fee waivers, ACT fee waivers, financial aid for college, various need based scholarships for college, waived fees for in-state college applications, free medical, eye, dental, and hearing exams, free transportation to doctors' clinics, free immunizations, and reduced price or free internet at home.
 
At Bellaire our Title 1 funds pay for: 
Faculty positions, tutorials for students, extended library hours, STAAR/SAT/ACT/PSAT test prep, technology in classrooms, summer school, professional development for teachers, and school supplies.
 
If you have any questions or need help completing the form, please contact Ms. Miriam Mulet at [email protected]. Thank you for your time. 
Q&A with committed athletes
Photos provided by Cami Ferguson
Sami Ferguson shows off the shirt she received from Rhodes College.
Rory Schoech, Reporter
November 8, 2020
Senior athletes Elijah Costa, Cami Ferguson and Elijah Lawrence have all dedicated their lives to sports. I interviewed them about how they got their start and where their talents have taken them. I was able to learn more about their future plans and the college recruitment process. Read more here.

Students Alter Thanksgiving Traditions due to COVID-19
Photo provided by Matan Lagnado
Sara Wolf, Reporter
November 26, 2020

Senior Matan Lagnado cannot remember a year when he did not spend Thanksgiving surrounded by his loved ones. He always looked forward to playing football with his cousins and other relatives. Click here to read more.
Book Review: The Da Vinci CodePhoto provided by Taryn Morris
Taryn Morris, Reporter
November 19, 2020

Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code starts with a murder.
Actually, no. 
It starts with secrets. 
Secrets people will kill to learn, will die to keep. Old secrets, whose truths have been buried for centuries. Click here to read more.
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!