An IB Admissions Review Committee is in place at Bellaire High School to address any final decision relevant to accepting or remaining in the program. Once accepted into the IB program, students must maintain a grade of at least 80 to remain enrolled in each course. For more information students and parents may visit the counselor's office or talk to the I.B. Coordinator for Bellaire High School, Mrs. Alice Johnsen. Students admitted to the academy contract to study a selected language for four years. Students are also required to enroll in a one semester Comparative Cultures course in which three different cultures are explored.
Some students opt to study additional languages, as well.
In all other courses, Magnet students are enrolled with the students not participating in the Magnet program. Students not participating in the Magnet program are also encouraged to enroll in any Advanced or Advanced with Honors high school diplomas. In addition, the International Baccalaureate program is offered to qualifying students. For more details or application, please contact the Magnet Coordinator of Bellaire High School, 295-3716. Each member of the SDMC also serves as facilitator of various subcommittee, including budget, curriculum, discipline, facilities, technology and student and faculty concerns.