Magnet Program

World Languages Magnet Program

Amanda O’Leary
Magnet Coordinator
aoleary@houstonisd.org
713-295-3716

Mary Roberts
Magnet Office Clerk
mroberts@houstonisd.org
713-295-3715

Magnet Make-up Registration 
Monday, May 13th at 4:00 p.m. in the Library
Parents need to bring 3 copies of :
-Drivers license
-Student’s birth certificate
-Proof of HISD residence
-Student’s latest report card
-Student’s immunization record

Bellaire’s World Languages Magnet Program serves students who live outside of the school’s attendance zone. Magnet students are transfer students who have a strong interest in studying language, and commit to taking five on-campus credits of World Languages.

Arabic French German
Hebrew Hindi Italian
Japanese Latin Russian
Spanish Mandarin Chinese

Language Requirements:

1 Language for four years, levels 1-4 or 2-5 plus one year of a second language

OR

1 Language for three years, levels 2-4 plus two years of a second language

Second Language Choices:

If your first language is Spanish or French, the second must be one of the following:

Arabic German Hebrew
Hindi Italian Japanese
Latin Russian Mandarin Chinese

*Magnet Students should be enrolled in Pre AP/IB classes above level 1

OTHER CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: Magnet Students are required to maintain at least a 75 average in all classes, 80 average in languages, as well as maintain good conduct and attendance.

The Magnet Program for Bellaire High School is only for students who live outside of the Bellaire attendance zone.

Application Process:

  1. Get a 2013-2014 Application for High School Magnet Programs from any HISD middle school or download one from the Houston ISD website. Please be sure to copy both sides.
  2. Visit the school during Magnet Awareness Week (November 5-9). During this week, parents are invited to visit Bellaire to meet the Magnet Coordinator any day of the week. Presentation will begin each day at 1:00 in the Multi-Purpose Room.

  3. Return  the completed application and the required documents, listed on the application, to:

    Amanda O’Leary, Magnet Coordinator
    5100 Maple St.
    Bellaire, TX 77401
    -NO FAXED COPIES-

    Applications may be turned in any time between November 5, 2012 and January 11, 2013. STUDENTS WITH INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION TO BELLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL. NO APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE POSTMARK DATE OF JANUARY 11, 2013 CAN BE CONSIDERED FOR PHASE 1.

  4. In order to complete your application, plan to bring your child for testing during the week of January 14-18. The Modern Language Aptitude Test will be given on campus every afternoon.  NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY.

    Students will need a #2 pencil and picture ID.

Testing Schedule:

Monday, January 14-Friday, January 18

4:00           Doors Open
4:30      Testing Begins
5:30       Testing Ends

It is the policy of the Houston Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, handicap or disability, ancestry, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or political affiliation in its educational programs.

 

Houston ISD Magnet Information