National Honor Society - Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

BELLMORE-MERRICK
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
SANFORD H. CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL
1786 STATE STREET, MERRICK, NEW YORK 11566 / 516 992-1300
FAX / 516 867-7390
ADMINISTRATION
David Seinfeld
Principal
John DeTommaso
Superintendent of Schools
Eric Gómez
Nicole Hollings
Kenneth Zisel
Assistant Principals
September 2013
To All Parents and Students:
Calhoun High School offers a wide range of Academic Honor Societies. In addition to the comprehensive National Honor
Society, we have established a range of departmental academic organizations. The following describes our school’s honor
society offerings.
National Honor Society: Ms. Rosslee, Advisor
It is both an honor and privilege to be a member of Calhoun High School’s National Honor Society. This is, in part, because
of the tremendous academic standing, flawless character, and dedicated service of those who are considered for induction into
this organization.
The initial requirement for consideration into the National Honor Society is for students to have maintained an 87.5% overall
average by the third marking period of their junior year. Those who have done so will receive notification (before the fourth
marking period begins) that they are being considered for the spring induction.
But scholarship alone does not guarantee a student a position in the National Honor Society. This is because the society is
represented by those who demonstrate flawless character as well as qualities that allow individuals to excel as leaders and
volunteers within the community. Therefore, those students who are interested in being members of the National Honor
Society must be active participants of service-related activities in the Calhoun community during their freshman, sophomore,
and junior school years. In essence, students must be actively involved in two or more clubs, teams, and/or organizations
within Calhoun High School for each year (freshman, sophomore, and junior) in order to fulfill the honor society’s service
requirement for induction. (Note: Once inducted, students must continue with their service activities in order to continue
with their membership in the society.)
If a student does not meet the requirements for induction during the spring of his/her junior year, he/she may be considered
for the fall induction ceremony, which would take place during the following semester (fall of their senior year). In order to
be reconsidered, the student must have the required average as well as the required service commitment to the community at
the time of consideration.
Once inducted, students need to maintain their membership through senior year. To do so, members must be involved in the
activities of Calhoun’s National Honor Society, accruing the necessary ‘activity points’ for retention of membership.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the National Honor Society, please feel free to contact Ms. Rosslee at
Calhoun High School.
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Tri-M Music Honor Society: Mr. Sardo, Mr. Tumminelli, & Mr. Sutherland,
Advisors
You’re invited to share the Tri-M Experience!
What is the Tri-M Music Honor Society? Tri-M, once named “Modern Music Masters,” is the international honor society
for music students in junior and senior high schools. It is a program of the Music Educators National Conference, an
association of over 63,000 music education professionals nationwide who realize the importance of motivating students and
recognizing musical achievements.
What does Tri-M do? Many things! Tri-M serves the school and community in various ways. Some of these may include:
sponsoring concerts by outside organizations in our school, providing ushers for school concerts, providing soloists to
perform at school events, giving solo and ensemble performances at local community organizations, honoring people in the
community for their contributions to the school music program, and much, much more!
What do I do to become a member? Tri-M is an honor society and membership does have requirements. You are required
to maintain at least a 93 average in your music courses, and at least an 87.5 (un-weighted) average overall. You must also
have been a member of your school’s performing ensembles during your entire high school career (“On Tour” members have
their freshman year waved of this requirement). Upon filling out an Application Form, you will be required to perform a
solo, duet, or small ensemble at a recital in October of next year. You will also take part in a formal membership induction
ceremony.
What else is membership based on? The logo of the Tri-M Music Honor Society includes the five lines of the music staff.
This staff represents the five major criteria for selecting new members: scholarship, character, cooperation, leadership, and
service. The design also includes a lyre and manuscript scroll, which represent proficiency and service in the field of music.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Tri-M Honor Society, please feel free to contact Sandy Sardo at Calhoun
High School.
Science Honor Society: Ms. Melo, Advisor
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (Membership is based on scholarship, character, and service):
Students must have completed a minimum of 1.5 years of high school level science (currently 10 th graders or higher).
Students must have a minimum science scholarship average of 85%, an overall scholastic average of at least 80%,
and a minimum mathematics average of 75%.
Students must currently be enrolled in a science program.
Students must participate in at least one sustained, ongoing activity above and beyond the classroom experience.
These may include, but are not limited to, organized peer tutoring*, being a participating member of the High School
Science Olympiad Team or Science Club, volunteering at clinics or hospitals*, performing science research at a
laboratory or university*, awards and/or honors won for projects submitted to science fairs, or other science-related
pursuits.
Each student must submit two Faculty Recommendation Forms. These forms should be completed by teachers of the
science department or one science teacher and one math teacher.
Each student must also submit the two-page Student Activity Information Form, including Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
* A letter from the supervisor of this activity must accompany the application indicating the length and time of service. If
you have any questions or concerns regarding the Science Honor Society, please feel free to contact Heather Hall at Calhoun
High School.
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LOTE Honor Societies in French, Spanish, and Italian: Mrs. Kefaliakos (Fr.),
Ms. DeLuca & Ms. Thienachariya (Span.), and Ms. Sycoff (Ital.), Advisors
Students are eligible for the 3 LOTE honor societies in the Spring of the 3rd year of study (level 3 or 3H). If they are not
inducted in their 3rd year but continue to level 4 and 5 they can be inducted in the spring of those years as well. To remain in
the LOTE Honor Society they must continue in the study of language and maintain an A average. Teachers will share this
information with parents at back to school night in both the freshman and sophomore classes.
Spanish Honor Society: Students in 3R are expected to maintain a 92 average in every marking period; students in 3H are
expected to maintain a 90 average in every marking period (the difference is due to the different curricula for these classes)
French Honor Society: Students in 3R and 3H are expected to maintain a 90 average in every marking period
Italian Honor Society: Students in 3R and 3H are expected to maintain a 90 average in every marking period
National Art Honor Society: Ms. Gonzalez, Advisor
The Sanford H. Calhoun Chapter of the National Art Honor Society has been organized to inspire and recognize those
students who have shown outstanding ability and interest in art. The Art Honor society is designed to further the abilities of
the members, aid members in the quest toward their highest potential, and provide members with opportunities to serve their
community. The National Art Education Association sponsors the National Art Honor Society, now in its 28 th year. There
are over 22,000 students who are part of this distinguished group.
The S.H. Calhoun Chapter of the National Art Honor Society is in its seventh year, and will be accepting applications by 11 th
and 12 th grade students currently enrolled in an art course. To be eligible, students must fulfill the following requirements:
Grade Point Average – Students must have an overall Art average of 90 or above.
Works of Art – Students must submit four works of art. Three pieces previously completed, and one NEW WORK
OF ART! The new piece should represent a specific emotion. Your ambition in designing this piece will strongly
affect your chances for membership. Your work may exhibit ability in any medium and should be of high quality
and show self-motivation. Please identify the specific emotion of your piece on the student information form.
Recommendation – Students must have (1) recommendation from someone other than an art teacher.
Application packets will be available in September. Four works of art and the completed candidate information form are due
at the end of September (date to be announced in class). Notification of acceptance will be given shortly after.
Math Honor Society: Ms. Haruthunian, Advisor
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society:
Mu Alpha Theta is a National Mathematics Honor Society encompassing over 65,000 students in more than 1,400
schools. We are dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject,
and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics.
Requirements for entry into the Calhoun Chapter of Mu Alpha Theta:
o Three years study of high school level mathematics with a minimum course grade of 92
o Currently enrolled in a math course
o Recommendation of their math teachers
Students may acquire additional information about the honor societies by speaking with the societies’ advisors
or their subject specific teachers.
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