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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:
Events and Clubs:
Language
Annual Event
Club
Arabic
-Arabic Luncheon
-World Hijab Day
-Career Service Luncheon
Chinese
-Chinese Club Welcome Party
-Chinese Luncheon
National Chinese Honor Society
Diabolo Club
French
-Valentine’s and Mardi Gras Celebration
German
-St. Nicholas Party
Hindi
-Diwali Celebration
-Holika Dance Competition
Italian
-Literary competitions hosted by the Italian Consulate in Houston
-Italian Luncheon
-Volunteering with INHS at the Houston Food Bank
Japanese
-Japanese Luncheon
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.
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LOTE Department Contact Information
Arabic Teacher:
Halabi, Samar: shalabi@houstonisd.org
Chinese Teacher:
Tsai, Chu C: ctsai@houstonisd.org
French Teacher:
Florian, Heidi L: hflorian@houstonisd.org
German Teacher:
Henry, Hannah: hannah.henry@houstonisd.org
Hindi Teacher:
Goswami, Vibha: vibha.goswami@houstonisd.org
Italian Teacher
Borsa, Maria: mborsa@houstonisd.org
Gonzalez, Daniel: dgonza13@houstonisd.org
Latin Teacher:
Hamilton, Andrew: ahamilt7@houstonisd.org
Japanese Teacher:
Shou, Satoko: satoko.shou@houstonisd.org
Spanish Teacher:
Ramirez, Daniel:
daniel.ramirez2@houstonisd.org
Delgado, Pablo
Bauzon, Alreign M: alreign.bauzon@houstonisd.org
Galo, Esther: egalo@houstonisd.org
Gunno, James: jgunno@houstonisd.org
SegalDeLaGarza, Micaela: micaela.segaldelagarza@houstonisd.org
Campos, Albelardo: abelardo.campos@houstonisd.org