What is Rho Kappa? Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. 

Membership is open to those that meet:

1. GPA Requirements: 3.0 overall and 3.0 in your Social Studies classes (unweighted)

2. Completed at least 2 Social Studies classes

3. On track to complete 6 Social Studies classes by the time you graduate from Independence High School. 

4. Must be willing and able to complete civic/community service work with Rho Kappa. 

5. Attend at least 7 of the 9 monthly meetings after school. 

6. Pay a one time dues fee of $15 when you are inducted. This will cover National dues and honor cords. (Paying does not mean you will receive the honor cords at graduation. Honor cords are earned through community service and maintaining the required GPA, keeping good attendance for school and Rho Kappa, and no behavior write ups.)