Belize High School Explained

Belize High School
Motto:	Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow. As one is gone, another is born.
Location:	Mercy Lane
Country:	Belize
Coordinates:	17.5066°N -88.1979°W
Established:	2010
Principal:	Jamie Usher
Classes:	8
Colours:	Blue, gold and white
Yearbook:	The Time Capsule
President:	Deanna Nisbet
Campus:	Urban

Belize High School is a secondary school, high school in Belize City, Belize.^[1]

History

In 2009, fifteen years after opening the Belize Elementary School, the Board of Governors sought to explore and develop the concept of a new high school. In 2010, The school was located at the University of the West Indies Open Campus facility on Princess Margaret Drive, Belize City during its first year.^[2] In 2011, Belize High School had moved to the same campus as Belize Elementary School.

Education

Belize High School installed Smart Board technology for their education system. They are the first school in Belize to utilize the Smart Board. It is the only high school in Belize where laptops are required in classes.

Academic Advising

Belize High School employs an academic counsellor. Roles:

• Assist in identifying junior colleges, college universities that fit individual student needs and participate in the admission process.
• Fulfilling college requirements (student curriculum vitae)
• Empower and guide students thought the year, keeping goals at the forefront.
• Assist with seeking financial aid and scholarships available to students at tertiary level.
• Organize career day and guest speakers.
• Facilitate visits from college representatives and/or arrange tours abroad for students.
• Aid the student with arranging external exams, CXCs, SATs, etc.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Belize High School . Belize High School . 10 September 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120628222417/http://www.belizehighschool.edu.bz/about_us.php . 28 June 2012 .
2. Web site: Belize High School attracts potential students with tech savvy programs | Channel5Belize.com . Edition.channel5belize.com . 25 February 2011 . 10 September 2012.