Teacher Adviser: Mrs. Alma Y. Marín-Rodríguez, ROOM # 256 EMAIL: amarin-rodriguez@sandi.net
Senior CSF Officers/Co-Presidents (Class of 2026): Vidita Bandi and Katherine Novozhenya
Junior CSF Officers/Co-Vice Presidents (Class of 2027): Anoushka Majumder and Annalisa Boquiren
Email the new CSF email: srhs.csf1143@gmail.com for any CSF questions related to volunteering or applications!
The California Scholarship Federation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to recognize and encourage academic achievement and community service among middle and high school students in California. There are approximately 1500 chapters in middle school and high schools throughout the state, and each chapter is comprised of students members who meet eligibility requirements. Each chapter is led by a staff adviser.
Eligible students become members by submitting applications based on their report card grades. Membership is for one semester, and membership drives are held each semester within established periods dictated by the State bylaws.
Conferences are held annually, and student awards recognizing scholastic achievement and community service are presented.
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Membership in CSF is through school chapters. Each chapter is comprised of student members who meet eligibility requirements. Each chapter is led by a staff adviser.
Eligible students become members by submitting applications based on their report card grades. Membership is for one semester, and membership drives are held each semester within established periods dictated by the State bylaws. State conferences are held annually, and student awards recognizing scholastic achievement and community service are presented. Student members do not need to attend conferences for membership.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SEMESTER MEMBERSHIP
Students earn membership in CSF if they apply and have earned 10 (ten) CSF points. Points are earned on grades from the previous semester according to the following scale.
A = 3 CSF points*
B = 1 CSF point*
C = 0 CSF points
D or F in any course, even if not counted for CSF, disqualifies the student from membership
*1 extra point for an A or a B in an AP, IB, or Honors-designated course, not to exceed two such points per semester
4 (Four) of the 10 (ten) points must come from List I courses.
7 (Seven) of the 10 (ten) points (including the four List I points) must come from List I and II courses. Of course, all seven points may come from List I.
The last 3 (three) points may come from any list.
Only 5 (five) courses may be used to earn the required 10 (ten) points.
Keep in mind that courses such as P.E., teacher assistant, office aide, or repeated courses do not earn any CSF points.
A grade of "D," "F," or a "U" in citizenship disqualifies students from membership, for that semester. Do not apply. You may have another opportunity next semester.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
A student must have 4 qualifying semesters in order to qualify for Seal Bearer at graduation.
A qualifying semester is a semester from grades 10-12, including at least ONE of which is from the September or February Applications of Senior year. Freshman Year is NOT a qualifying year, you are recognized as an "Associate Member," according to State Bylaws.
Membership is not retroactive, submit during the window.
Contact Mrs. Rodríguez, or an officer, if you have any questions on membership.
Recognition in graduation program
Gold Seal on diploma
CSF Members complete and submit service log for appropriate number of hours per semester of volunteer service (depending on Class)
Community Service Log is due with your CSF Application. Upload the CSF Volunteer DO NOT ONLY SUBMIT SERVICE LOG, without application- REMEMBER NO PARTIAL APPLICATIONS!
Complete and Submit CSF Volunteer Service Log OR your organization's written official letter/log/email confirmation of your semester volunteer service:
Class of 2025- Thirty two hours total (8 hrs. per semester) During any 4 qualifying semesters (served during grades 10th-12th) .Applications are submitted in SEPT and FEB during established window dates.
Class of 2026 and 2027- Forty hours total (10 hrs. per semester) During any 4 qualifying semesters (served during grades 10th-12th). Applications are submitted in SEPT and FEB during established window dates.
Class of 2028- Forty hours total (10 hrs. per semester) During any 4 qualifying semesters (served during grades 10th-12th). Applications are submitted in SEPT and FEB during established window dates. Eligible to apply in February with Fall grades (no volunteer hours needed/accepted for Spring February Application.
Upon meeting the service hours requirement, the title of Sealbearer (Life Member) is attained during FEB of senior year. Students are eligible to wear a CSF Stole at graduation (Academic and Service Distinction). The stole and cords are optional purchases, and are NOT required to wear for graduation.
CSF Member- recognizes a student for academic distinction (no volunteer hours)
A member can switch back and forth from ACTIVE to INACTIVE, however must have reached 4 semesters of ACTIVE qualifying semesters for a stole.
Recognition in graduation program
Gold Seal on diploma
No community service reported, nor confirmed via CSF.
Skip submittance of CSF Community Service Log
If Sealbearer (Life Membership) is attained, students are eligible to wear CSF Cords at graduation. (Academic Distinction). The stole and cords are optional purchases, and are NOT required to wear for graduation.
Sealbearers (Life Members) will wear either Stole or Cords, not both at graduation.
