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Q:  We live in another school district.  How do we transfer our student(s) into the Bellevue School District?

A:  The Student Placement office handles inter-district transfers.  Contact them at 425-456-4200.

Q:  We live in the Bellevue School District.  How do I register my child at a school other than the one in our neighborhood?

A:  If you live within the Bellevue School District, students may “Open Enroll” into another school, if there is room in that school.  The open enrollment period is during January/February.   If you are a current District resident, contact the Student Placement office (425-456-4200) during that time.  

Q:  Do you hold informational meetings for parents of incoming Kindergartners, 6^th and 9^th graders?

A:  Yes.  Information meetings are held during the second half of the school year, sometime between January and June.  Information will be posted here when it becomes available.

Q:  What are the school holidays this year?

A:  Visit the current school year calendar.  

Q:  What time does school start and end?

A:   Times vary by school.  Visit the Start & Dismissal Times page.

Q:  What time does my bus come?

A:  Bus schedules are available online.  You can access that information on our Transportation Services page.

Q:  What is for lunch today?

A:  School lunch menus are available online.  You can access them on our Nutrition Services page.

Q:  It’s snowing.  Will there be school in the morning?

A:  You can get up-to-date information about school closures on our website under Emergency Closure Information, by signing up for District Email Notification or School Messenger, or by calling the 24-hour Newsline at 425-456-4111.

Q:  How do I contact the School Nurse?

A:  School Nurse information is available on our Health Services page.

Q:  What are the District’s high school graduation requirements?

A:  High School graduation requirements

Q:  I’m concerned about my child’s safety.  How do I report a threat of violence or weapons on campus?

A:  Weapons of any kind are forbidden on school grounds.  The District has set up a 24-hour tip line at 425-456-TIPS (8477) to report any violence, threats or rumors or violence and weapons violations.  Full-time Bellevue Police officers have also been assigned to each high school.

Q:  Does the District have a program to assist students who are English-as-a-Second-Language Learners?

A:  ESL/ELL classes are offered at a number of our schools.  For more information, contact our ESL/ELL Program Office at 425-456-4135 or visit their webpage.

Q:  How can I find out more about the Gifted program?

A:  The Gifted Education page has more information our Gifted programs and the application and testing process.  You can also call the Gifted Education office at 425-456-4136.

Q:  How can I find out more about the International Baccalaureate (IB) program?

A:  Contact Interlake High School.

Q:  How can I find out more about the District’s Spanish Immersion program?

A:  To learn more about the Spanish Immersion program in the Bellevue School District, contact one of the participating schools: Puesta del Sol Elementary, Tillicum Middle School and Newport High School.

Q:  Do you have Career and Technical Education programs?

A:  Yes.  For more information, contact the CTE office at 425-456-4181.

Q:  Does the District offer driver training?

A:  Not at this time.  

Q:  Is the Bellevue School District hiring?

A:  Call our Job Hotline at 425-456-6044 for a list of job openings.  You can also visit our Human Resources page to view job postings and apply for a position.

Q:  Who is the Bellevue School District superintendent?

A:  Dr. Amalia Cudeiro was hired by the school board in March 2009 following a nationwide search.

Q:  How do I contact the administrative and support offices?

A:  Visit our Contact Us page for office numbers of our administrative and support staff.

Q:  When is the next school board meeting?

A:  Regular school board meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month, beginning at 4:30 p.m.  The board does change its meeting schedule from time to time, so visit the School Board Meeting Information page to confirm the date and location and see the upcoming agenda.

Q:  Who are the school board members and how can I contact them?

A:  Locate your school board member and find their contact information on the School Board page.

Q:  How can I stay informed about District events, proposed policy changes and current challenges facing the District?

A:  Visit the Email Sign-Up page to sign up to receive periodic newsletters, announcements of District meetings and emergency school closure information.  We also have a list of important dates and news items on our home page.

Q:  What is the District enrollment and ethnic breakdown?

A:  District total enrollment:  18,000.  For more information, read the 2011-2012 District enrollment and demographics by school.

Q:  Where do I get more information about the District and individual schools?

A:   The About Us page is a good place to start.  For more on individual schools, go to Schools and click on the link to your school.

Q:  How do I request public records?

A:  Requests for disclosure of public records should be directed to the District’s General Counsel Office at 425-456-4068.  You may also email publicrecords@bsd405.org. 

Q:  How do I get a copy of my transcript?

A:  Current students should contact their registrar.  Graduates of the Bellevue School District can contact the District Records Office at 425-456-4150 or visit the Transcript Request page for more information.

Q:  How do I get copies of District forms, such as the Community Service form?

A:  Visit the District Forms page.

Q:  I’m a non-English speaking parent.  Are translators available for District forms and letters?

A:  Parents should call their school to request a translator for school conferences or when they have general questions about the District.