Belton High School

The teachers at this high school don't know how to control a classroom, or show any interest in the kids. In some classes, the teacher may complain of the unruliness of the students, yet engage the students in a conversation that is completely off topic with the work that was issued. Personally, engaging students with details about their personal lives; during work time, is severely disruptive and should not be tolerated.
--Submitted by a student

I was very pleased with the highschool until now.They brought in a new principle from an Jr. High and she is not ready to lead a highschool.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is graduating this May. She has attended BHS all 4 years. I have seen some improvement with Mr. Lawson taking over. He is very approachable and supportive. I was able to reach the counselors through both email and phone to help with her scheduling and class concerns. My daughter has decided she want to be a High school English teacher and was inspired by her English teachers. I give Kudos to Mr. Dudley and before she left, Mrs. Pawelek. they give above and beyond. The only concern in the past was many teachers not eing available for before school tutoring when they told the students they would be there. I appreciate the newsletter that is sent home, I would say they could add more to their webpage. Otherwise I give them an A+!
--Submitted by Brenda gillespie, a parent

I attended BHS for 3/4 of my time in high school. I liked 90% of my teachers & enjoyed every second of my time there. Staff is overall great, however, it is hard to get in with the councelors (even though there are 4 or 5 of them). Every teacher is required to have a 30 minute tutorial session every morning. The dress code isn't too strict;lunch is great (many choices & it's pretty cheap-$1.90), however not much room, but no one seems to mind too much. Kids are some of the most polite you'll ever meet (lots of manners and respectable). Plenty of computers that are easlily accessable (at least 5 computer labs with 30 computers each). Classes are getting too big (25+ per class). Athletics are important, lots of focus on sports (plenty of choices). Students are encouraged to start any club they want to (by starting petetions)
--Submitted by amanda fisher, a student

High quality administrative staff and teachers. They take some challenging kids and make them successful. Good, no nonsense discipline. High standards among the faculty. Much extracurricular to choose from. High quality fine arts program. Athletics is in a slump now, but they usually get the kids to perform the best they can.
--Submitted by an administrator

Great variety of academic and sports programs. My son is on the debate and soccer teams and participates with several academic clubs. Parent participation can be lacking at times and there are a lot of students enrolled, but overall, this is an excellent high school.
--Submitted by a parent

I think this has to many kids per teacher,An the whole school just pushes the kids thru.Wheather they have mastered the basic curriculm or not.
--Submitted by a parent

Very difficult to get in touch with some of the teachers. E-mail won't usually be answered, and phonecalls might if you are lucky. Many teachers care a lot, but there are also quite a few who do not particularly care about the students or even any special education IEP's.
--Submitted by a parent

Too many teachers playing solitaire on the computer instead of teaching. Many teachers avoid technology, instead they throw up notes on the overhead and call it a class. Administration does not have the kids best interest, it's apparent as you see kids sprawled all over the floor at lunch since there is no room. Some great teachers, most burned out. One great counselor but she is hard to get to. School board, out of touch with real issues. The majority of kids do not go on to higher education, their high school experience is mediocre at best.
--Submitted by a parent

Having been in the area for a number of years, I've seen many children advance thru the neighboring school districts. Those children that graduated from Belton High School seemed better able to handle graduation both academically and socially. The community bond in Belton is strong and involvement in the lives of the children is much to the admired. I know for a fact that many have sold their homes in neighboring school districts just to have the opportunity to enroll their children in BISD.
--Submitted by a parent