Magnet Curriculum Resources
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
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All language classes follow HISD LOTE curriculum. Please use this link to check the LOTE curriculum.
Magnet Requirements:
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Students will study a combination of 2 World Languages, one major language and one minor language.
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Students must reach Level 4 of their major language.
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Students must complete 5 world language on-campus credits.
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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.
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Spanish cannot be selected as a major language. French & Spanish combination is not permitted.
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Students must maintain a 75 or higher average in all classes.
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Exemplary conduct and attendance.
Language Pathway Examples:
Events and Clubs:
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Language |
Annual Event |
Club |
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Arabic |
-Arabic Luncheon -World Hijab Day -Career Service Luncheon |
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Chinese |
-Chinese Club Welcome Party -Chinese Luncheon |
National Chinese Honor Society Diabolo Club |
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French |
-Valentine’s and Mardi Gras Celebration |
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German |
-St. Nicholas Party |
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Hindi |
-Diwali Celebration -Holika Dance Competition |
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Italian |
-Literary competitions hosted by the Italian Consulate in Houston -Italian Luncheon -Volunteering with INHS at the Houston Food Bank |
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Japanese |
-Japanese Luncheon |
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Spanish |
-Hispanic Heritage Performance -BISA Festival |
Spanish Language Association (SLA) BISA LSL (LULAC, Spanish Clun, Latin Revolution)
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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.
