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.