German Honor Society

German Honor Society 2017-18

The German Honor Society aims to recognize and reward student achievement in his/her German language study, to promote the study of the German language and culture, and to encourage student leadership, character, and service in the school and community. Induction into the honor society shows potential colleges and employers that students have challenged themselves and succeeded at a high level in his/her German language studies.

Students must meet minimum national requirements (in addition to any requirements set by local chapters). At Vestavia Hills High School, we begin inducting students in the fall of his/her level 3 year in the language of study. We believe that students should be pursuing study of a language at an honors level to truly demonstrate the scholarship and commitment necessary for induction.

In order to be eligible for induction, students must meet the following requirements:

• Students must attain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.6 or higher in his/her language study. (for level 3 students: a minimum of 3 semester A’s and 1 semester B; for level 4 students: a minimum of 4 semester A’s and 2 semester B’s)
• Students must not have any Class II or higher offense on his/her record.
• Students must show commitment to study of the language by being in a level 3 or higher course.

In order to remain active members of the German Honor Society, members must pay annual $25 dues, attain 5 hours of community service per year and earn 5 points per year. Hours and point opportunities will be given throughout the year. Any outside hours must be approved first.

*Students selected for membership in the German Honor Society may be dismissed for failing to maintain the standards above.

German Honor Society 2016-17