Social Studies Honor Society

   Social Studies Honor Society

 

 

Rho Kappa is a national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies, and provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the Social Studies. It was created by the National Council for the Social Studies.

Membership Eligibility:

• Must be a rising junior or senior
• Must have completed or be in the process of completing 2 honors and/or AP social studies courses
• Have a 3.5 or higher weighted cumulative GPA
• Have a 3.5 or higher weighted GPA in social studies courses
• Good disciplinary standing

Maintaining Active Membership

• Maintain the GPA requirements to stay as a member
• Only allowed to miss 4 meetings in the entire school year
• If inducted as a rising junior, you must earn 20 points by the time you graduate
• If inducted as a rising senior, you must earn 10 points by the time you graduate