Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
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The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish and/or Portuguese, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP).
MTHS SHH Bylaws
Constitution and Bylaws
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
Metamora Township High School “Cardinales” Chapter
Metamora, IL
Article I. Name and Classification
Section 1. The name of this organization is the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, also known as
“SHH.” The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is a national organization.
Section 3. The chapter of SHH at Metamora Township High School is named “Cardinales”. This chapter recognizes all bylaws of the national society.
Section 2. The purpose of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is to recognize high achievement in Spanish and Portuguese by students of secondary schools and to promote continuity of interest in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian studies.
Article II. Qualifications for Membership
Section 1. To be eligible for membership in the SHH, students must meet the following criteria:
Students must be actively enrolled in an upper-level Spanish class (Spanish III or higher).
Students must have completed at least three semesters of Spanish.
Transfer students must have spent one full semester in the program at Metamora Township High School before eligibility.
Students must have an overall GPA of 3.75% or higher.
Students must have a cumulative Spanish average of 3.75 or higher from all previous courses.
Students must never have failed a class due to attendance.
Students must have a good behavior record and no discipline issues on record.
Section 2. The Spanish teachers of the upper-level classes will offer applications to all students. Students who believe they meet the qualifications in Section 1 may apply to join the “Cardinales” chapter.
Article III. Application and Initiation
Section 1. During January, the Spanish teachers of the upper-level classes will offer applications to all eligible students.
Section 2. Potential SHH members complete a form for admission to give to the SHH chapter sponsor for consideration by the application deadline.
Section 3. The Spanish teachers and SHH sponsor meet to confer on the candidates and come to a consensus of the new members for initiation.
Section 4. The SHH sponsor will meet with an Assistant Principal should there be a concern in behavior and/or discipline of a student.
Section 5. Acceptance and congratulatory letters will be sent to candidates approximately 3-4 weeks before the initiation ceremony. The letter explains mandatory attendance at the two orientation meetings for new initiates and the ceremony protocol.
Protocol in Spanish and English