Advisor: Señor Nava

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica 

Capítulo Ellen Ochoa

     The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica was established in 2008. The name of the Academy's chapter is "Ellen Ochoa". The Spanish Honor Society (SHS) recognizes the highest achievers of the Spanish language. Students must have studied Spanish for at least 2 years at the Academy, and continue his/her studies in the Spanish language in the future. Induction takes place annually in the spring. Once selected and inducted, SHS members partake in a community service project. 

  Requirements for Induction

• All candidates:

• must have completed at least 2 consecutive years of Spanish at the Woodbridge Academy Magnet School.

• must be in good academic standing in all classes.

• who take the National Spanish Exam (NSE) and achieve Gold level will be considered after reviewing their grade. Students must complete an interview given by the advisor.

2. Sophomore candidates must:

• have a cumulative average in all Spanish classes since 9th grade of an "A" (96 or above and have always received at least a 92 “A” each marking period) at the time of candidacy.

• must complete an interview given by the advisor. 

• must enroll in Spanish III, and AP Spanish for his/her Junior or senior year.  

3. Junior candidates must:

• have a cumulative average in Spanish III classes since 10th grade (Spanish II) of an "A" (96 or above and have always received at least a 92 “A” each marking period) at the time of candidacy.

• must complete an interview given by the advisor.

• must enroll in AP Spanish for his/her Senior year.  

4.  Senior candidates must:

•  be enrolled in the Spanish AP class at the Academy.

• must have at least a 95 "A" at the time of candidacy.

• must have received at least a 92 in Spanish III in each marking period. 

5.  All inducted members of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanánica must:

• pay a $ 25.00 fee to cover society expenses.

• take AP Spanish during senior year.

• participate in community service events.

SHS purpose and requirements PDF