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Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society

Rho Kappa is a Social Studies Honor Society and is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies.  Students attend meetings, coordinate service projects, and work to promote awareness of social studies on campus.

 

Eligibility

To be eligible for membership in the Rho Kappa chapter at Boerne High School a student must:

  • have COMPLETED four (4) semesters of Social Studies.  Courses include any combination of  World Geography, World History, Sociology, Psychology, and US History. (includes honors and AP)  AND
  • have been enrolled at Boerne High School for a minimum of one semester.
  • have a minimum overall grade point average of 85 and a minimum grade point average of 85 in advanced placement social studies courses and 90 in on-level social studies courses.
  • show participation in activities that demonstrate civic engagement in school or community.
  • have the recommendation of a current faculty member.

 

Applying for Membership

New members must fill out an application and submit it along with a transcript that includes an overall GPA by Sept. 22nd.  Applications can be obtained from and submitted to Mr. Staples in G114.  New inductees will be informed of their selection and expected to attend the chapter induction ceremony in October.

 

Member Expectations

Members must maintain the required standards that were used as the basis of membership selection, and must:

    1. have no more than THREE unexcused absences per year
    2. complete a minimum of 2 community service hours per semester

 

Club sponsor: Mr. Staples (G114)