Candidates for membership must have completed two core courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least four core courses. The minimum grade point average for these courses is an unweighted 3.75 in college prep level classes. A 3.5 minimum is required from Honors and AP classes.
The candidate’s overall cumulative high school GPA shall be a minimum of 3.00 or the numerical equivalent. Individual chapters may choose to increase the GPA requirements for their chapter but may not decrease them.
Candidates achieving the minimal GPA requirements may be invited to apply for membership into Rho Kappa. The application process will require candidates to show participation in activities that demonstrate civic engagement in school or community in a portfolio and provide an essay expressing their desire and aspiration to be a member of the organization. Applicants must have a letter of recommendation from a current faculty member. The applicant may use the form supplied with the application.
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Last name First name M.I.
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Grade GPA Total GPA in history classes
Please indicate the social studies courses thatyou have taken during your time in high school along with the grade year in which you took the course :
Class / GradeCommunity service:
Please state all civic service activities that have improved the quality of life in the school or community in which you have participated in throughout high school. Write the total amount of hours you have with the organization and please have an advisor or overseer sign their signature for your participation, if you have a certificate, attach it to the application:
Organization/ Community service / Hours / SignatureAwards and honors:
State any awards or other accolades you have received for your academic and athletic achievements. Staple a copy of any awards to the back of your application if you have them. If not, please get the signature you require.
Award / The reason you received the award / SignaturePortfolio:
You may attach a portfolio that will allow you to demonstrate civic engagement in school or community events. Documents can include certificates or letters obtained from the events in which you have participated.
Essay:
The social sciences have inspired many people to have desires and passions for causes. In an essay, please explain your aspirations to become a member of this organization. Please limit your response to a maximum of 250 words and please write your response on the lines provided.
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Do not forget to also complete and attach the teacher recommendation sheet in order to be reviewed.
Teacher Recommendation for History Honor Society
Applicant Name ______
Teachers, please use this form as a recommendation for this student’s application to the History Honor Society. The form can be given to the student in a sealed envelope or returned to Ellen Hill’s mailbox or room 2112 by the deadline Wednesday, March 25th.
The teacher completing this recommendation must be a member of the Social Studies Department.
Teacher Name ______
Using a scale of 1 to 5, please rank this applicant in the following areas of concern to the History Honor Society selection committee.
poor / average / Above average / Excellent / Top 10% of class1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
Intelligence
Academic achievement
Integrity
Quality of Writing
Disciplined Habits
Motivation
Interest in History/Subject
Civic Concern
Character
Maturity
Please feel free to include any comments that you feel are relevant to the student’s application.