Spanish Honor Society (Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica)

**Applications for the Spanish Honor Society new applicants will be available in Jan. of each school year**

**New member applications will have a due date on the form - No exceptions**

**It is the member's responsibility to pick up their graduation cord in room 302 with Mrs. Camacho. If you do not pick up your cord, you will not be on the member list in the graduation program**

**Induction Ceremony to be held Spring ** Exact Date TBA

SOCIEDAD HONORARIA HISPÁNICA

Capítulo Duque de Rivas

Purpose: The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica serves to recognize the achievements that students have made in the Spanish Language through levels 1-3 PAP or higher.  

FAQs

1. How can you join?

Induction is by invitation only once a student has met the requirements set forth and approved by the National organization.

These requirements are:

  • must currently be enrolled in a Spanish class in 3 PAP or higher. 

  • must be at least a sophomore.

  • must have all A's (90 or better) for both semesters of Spanish I and Spanish II.

  • must have a B (80 or better) for the semesters of Spanish III PAP or higher.

  • must not have had ISS at any time.

  • must have a recommendation from the current Spanish teacher (if needed)

2. When are applications distributed?

Applications are distributed in the middle of January after the first semester is completed. Applications must be submitted by the deadline on the form or they will not be considered. All applications must be complete or they will not be considered.

3. When are inductions?

Inductions are held in the Spring when the auditorium is available (usually April).

4. When are meetings?

Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month.

5. Can you still be a member, once inducted, if you do not take Spanish after level 3PAP?

Yes, but you become an honorary member. You can participate in any activities but you cannot vote for officers nor can you be an officer.

6. How much are dues?

The induction year, the dues are $30.00 to pay for the certificate, patch, seal and local and national dues. No other fees will be due the following years that you are a member.