• Bellaire World Language Magnet Program serves students who live outside the school’s attendance zone. Our magnet students have a strong interest in studying languages and commit to taking 5 on-campus credits in World Languages.

    Language Courses and Curriculum:

    Arabic

    Chinese

    French

    German

    Hindi

    Italian

    Japanese

    Latin

    Spanish

     

    All language classes follow HISD LOTE curriculum.  Please use this link to check the LOTE curriculum. 

    Magnet Requirements:

    • Students will study a combination of 2 World Languages, one major language and one minor language.
    • Students must reach Level 4 of their major language.
    • Students must complete 5 world language on-campus credits.
    • Students will enroll in their major language for 3-4 years (either level 1-4 or level 2-5), plus a minimum of 1 year of minor language. Major and minor languages cannot be changed after selections are made.
    • Spanish cannot be selected as a major language. French & Spanish combination is not permitted. 
    • Students must maintain a 75 or higher average in all classes.
    • Exemplary conduct and attendance.

    Language Pathway Examples:

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    Events and Clubs:

    Language

    Annual Event

    Club

    Arabic

    -Arabic Luncheon

    -World Hijab Day

    -Career Service Luncheon 

    Arabic Club

    Chinese

    -Chinese Club Welcome Party

    -Chinese Luncheon

    Chinese Club

    Chinese Honor Society

    National Chinese Honor Society

    Diabolo Club

    French

    -Valentine’s and Mardi Gras Celebration

    French National Honor Society

    German

    -St. Nicholas Party

    German Club

    German National Honor Society

    Hindi

    -Diwali Celebration

    -Holika Dance Competition

    Hindi National Honor Society

    Italian

    -Literary competitions hosted by the Italian Consulate in Houston

    -Italian Luncheon

    -Volunteering with INHS at the Houston Food Bank

    Italian National Honor Society

    Japanese

    -Japanese Luncheon

    Japanese Club

    Japanese National Honor Society

    Spanish

    -Hispanic Heritage Performance

    -BISA Festival

     

    Spanish Language Association (SLA)     BISA

    LSL (LULAC, Spanish Clun, Latin Revolution)  

     

     

    If you have any questions regarding the events and clubs, please reach out to the language teachers. Please see the LOTE department contact information below.