Belize High School is a
secondary school
A secondary school describes an institution that provides secondary education and also usually includes the building where this takes place. Some secondary schools provide both '' lower secondary education'' (ages 11 to 14) and ''upper seconda ...
,
high school
A secondary school describes an institution that provides secondary education and also usually includes the building where this takes place. Some secondary schools provide both '' lower secondary education'' (ages 11 to 14) and ''upper seconda ...
in
Belize City
Belize City is the largest city in Belize and was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2010 census, Belize City has a population of 57,169 people in 16,162 households. It is at the mouth of the Haulover Creek, wh ...
,
Belize
Belize (; bzj, Bileez) is a Caribbean and Central American country on the northeastern coast of Central America. It is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south. It also shares a wa ...
.
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
The University of the West Indies (UWI), originally University College of the West Indies, is a public university system established to serve the higher education needs of the residents of 17 English-speaking countries and territories in the ...
Open Campus facility on Princess Margaret Drive,
Belize City
Belize City is the largest city in Belize and was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2010 census, Belize City has a population of 57,169 people in 16,162 households. It is at the mouth of the Haulover Creek, wh ...
during its first year.
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
Belize (; bzj, Bileez) is a Caribbean and Central American country on the northeastern coast of Central America. It is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south. It also shares a wa ...
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.
References
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Educational institutions established in 2010
Schools in Belize City
2010 establishments in Belize