What do I need to join Rho Kappa?

We’ll have an intro meeting in September to go over specifics and the timeline for applying, but the “must-haves” are..

1. At least 1 Social Studies elective

2. 1 social-studies Themed club

3. 2 recommendations from SS teachers

4. Good grades!

How to be a member in good standing AND get Senior Cords

1) Complete the club’s community service requirement, and pay a one time dues fee of $30 (includes your cords AND a T-Shirt)

2) Attend at least 75% of meetings

3) Participate in the induction ceremony and all major events

4) Maintain your average (90 weighted overall, 93 in social studies class), and your integrity for the rest of your time at CHS

Members must be a part of one of these clubs/activities 

In school                                                                      Out of school 

• Animal Conservation Club

• Athletes Helping Athletes                                  - Boy/Girl Scouts

• Habitat for Humanity                                         - Youth Groups

• Class Officers                                                        - Any other Community Organization

• Connetquot Civics Club

• Debate Club

• Helping Hands -Many other clubs/organizations count, 

• Model UN just let us know!

• Student Government 

Advisors: Mrs. Senft & Mrs. Pizzimenti
Email: gsenft@ccsdli.org, apizzimenti@ccsdli.org

Purpose

• Promote and recognize academic achievement in business education at Connetquot

• Foster and recognize leadership skills and character development

• Help members grow ethically and socially by promoting and encouraging an interest in business; and

• Encourage member involvement in service learning initiatives

Application Guidelines & Requirements

• Must be a high school junior or senior

• Must have completed or be currently enrolled in his/her third business course (includes Spring enrollment)

• Must stay enrolled in a business class for the duration of membership

• Must have a minimum standard 3.5 GPA average in business courses (90)

• Must have a minimum standard 3.2 GPA overall since 10th grade (88)

• Outstanding academics, character, leadership and service in the school community

• Available to attend meetings and activities NBHS organizes

• Must submit a complete application, copy of HS transcript and essay

  • A well constructed essay must be typewritten explaining why you feel you should be accepted to the NBHS, including what qualities you exhibit would contribute to this organization as well as your personal attributes that would help foster the growth and reputation of this organization.
    
    Based on structure, grammar, content, and quality of the writing, we give each essay one of the following ratings: FAIR, GOOD, VERY GOOD, or EXCELLENT.

Application Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a music ensemble and have an overall ensemble average of 95 or above.

• Must have an overall average of 90 or above on your report card.

• Must have ensemble teacher's approval and recommendation.

• Must complete a NYSSMA Solo at NYSSMA Festival or for the Tri-M advisor. (Current 8th graders need to perform a level 3 solo. Current 9th-11th graders need to perform a level 4 or higher.) 

• Must submit a personal statement explaining why being a part of Tri-M would be important and why music is valued in your life.

Application Requirements:

• Open to 10th -12th grade students

• Must be enrolled in an art class

• Must maintain 90 or above average in the art classes

• 10 hours of community service.

• 90 percent attendance at meetings

Application Requirements:

• Open to juniors and seniors 

• No marking period grade lower than 90 in your high school World Language classes. 

• Overall final average must be 85.0% (unweighted)  or higher.

• No marking period grade lower than 70% in any course. (not mid-term or final, just the quarter grades.

• Essay on selected related topic

• A copy of your high school transcript (you can request this from guidance)

• If you are applying for more than one Honor Society you must fill out an application for each.