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Honor Societies
Honor Societies
| Name | Requirements | Grade Levels | Application Due Date | Ceremony Date |
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Art Honor Society Ms. Randazzo |
Completed a Semester of Art (with an 85 average of higher) |
Grades 10-12 |
Typically beginning of November |
Typically end of November |
| Completed a Semester of Art (with an 85 average of higher) | ||||
| Currently enrolled in an Art course for this school year | ||||
| Plan on continuing classes in the Arts throughout HS | ||||
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Business Honor Society Ms. Kowalsky |
Currently enrolled in a business course |
Grades 10 - 12 |
Typically just after the start of Marking Period 3 |
Typically in May |
| Average of 90% or higher average in all Business Classes | ||||
| Overall GPA of 85% or higher | ||||
| Successfully complete 3 business courses upon graduation | ||||
| Submit a professional resume and cover letter. | ||||
| Business Education students who exemplify the qualities of a business leader: Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service. | ||||
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Math Honor Society Ms. Thompson |
Have successfully completed two college-preparatory courses, including Algebra 1 and Geometry |
10-12 |
Typically beginning of March |
End of April / First week of May |
| Be currently enrolled in at least a third college-preparatory course, including Algebra 2, PreCalculus, Calculus, etc. | ||||
| Have a cumulative math GPA of 90 in all previous math courses | ||||
| Maintain a grade average of 90 in current math class | ||||
| Submit a written statement (minimum 150 words) describing why they would be an excellent candidate | ||||
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National Honor Society Ms. Lieberman |
Overall unweighted average of 90 by end of M.P. 2 in 10th grade |
10-12 |
Typically just after the start of Marking Period 3 |
Typically beginning of May |
| Students are invited to apply based on GPA | ||||
| Completed application that shows students demonstrate participation in community service, extracurricular activities, and leadership | ||||
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National Junior Honor Society Mr. Sallie |
90 or higher overall average by 3rd MP |
8-10 |
Typically just after the start of Marking Period 3 |
Typically beginning of May |
| Completed application that shows students demonstrate participation in community service, extracurricular activities, and leadership | ||||
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Quill & Scroll Journalism Honor Society Dr. Faughey |
Students are invited into the Quill and Scroll by nomination. |
10-12 |
Typically just after the start of Marking Period 3 |
Typically beginning of May |
| Overall average of 85 or higher | ||||
| They must be an active contributor to a school publication | ||||
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National English Honor Society Dr. Faughey |
Overall average of 90 or higher in their English classes. |
11-12 |
10/15/24 |
Typically beginning of May |
| Students are required to complete an application, which includes a short essay. | ||||
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Science Honor Society Ms. McDougal |
Maintain an average of 90 or above in current science class. |
10-12 |
Typically just after the start of Marking Period 3 |
Typically beginning of May |
| Cumulative unweighted average of 90 or above in all previous science courses. | ||||
| Be enrolled in a 3rd Regents or college-level course. | ||||
| Successfully completed two Regents Level Science Courses. | ||||
| Submit a written statement about what being a member will mean to you. | ||||
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Social Studies Honor Society (Rho Kappa) Mr. Pontillo |
Overall average of 90 or higher in Social Studies classes |
11 and 12 |
Typically just after the start of Marking Period 3 |
Typically beginning of May |
| Students demonstrate participation in community service | ||||
| Students demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities | ||||
| Students demonstrate an interest in the Social Sciences that extends beyond the classroom | ||||
| Students must complete an essay | ||||
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Tri-M Music Honor Society Mr. Sisia |
Cumulative average of 93 or above in all music courses |
10-12 |
Typically beginning of November |
Typically end of November |
| Overall average of 80 or above for all coursework taken throughout the student’s entire high school career | ||||
| Must be in a minimum of two musical activities | ||||
| Must perform in the NYSSMA festival | ||||
| Submit a two page essay detailing musical Leadership, Service and Character and describe what music means to them. | ||||
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World Language Honor Society Ms. Kowalsky & Ms. Sotiriou |
Must be currently enrolled in a level 2 or higher language class |
10-12 |
Typically just after the start of Marking Period 3 |
Typically in March |
| Overall average of 90% or above in a world language | ||||
| Overal average of 85 or higher | ||||
| Must complete 2.5 credits in language upon graduation | ||||
| Student must demonstrate strong character, leadership, service and commitment to others. | ||||
| Submit an application and a written statement detailing why you would like to be a member of the Foreign Language National Honor Society. | ||||
| Two teacher recommendations: one from a language teacher that you currently have or have had, and one from any other teacher. | ||||
OBHS HONOR ROLL CRITERIA
PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL
Average: 93-100
No grade below 80
HONOR ROLL
Average: 85-92
No grade below 75
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
- No incompletes
- No cuts
- No more than 3 unexcused latenesses to school
- No discipline referrals
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Name Requirements Grade Levels Application Due Date Ceremony Date Art Honor Society
Ms. Randazzo
Completed a Semester of Art (with an 85 average of higher) Grades 10-12
Typically beginning of November
Typically end of November
Completed a Semester of Art (with an 85 average of higher) Currently enrolled in an Art course for this school year Plan on continuing classes in the Arts throughout HS Business Honor Society
Ms. Kowalsky
Currently enrolled in a business course Grades 10 - 12
Typically just after the start of Marking Period 3
Typically in May
Average of 90% or higher average in all Business Classes Overall GPA of 85% or higher Successfully complete 3 business courses upon graduation Submit a professional resume and cover letter. Business Education students who exemplify the qualities of a business leader: Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service. Math Honor Society
(Mu Alpha Theta)Ms. Thompson
Have successfully completed two college-preparatory courses, including Algebra 1 and Geometry 10-12
Typically beginning of March
End of April / First week of May
Be currently enrolled in at least a third college-preparatory course, including Algebra 2, PreCalculus, Calculus, etc. Have a cumulative math GPA of 90 in all previous math courses Maintain a grade average of 90 in current math class Submit a written statement (minimum 150 words) describing why they would be an excellent candidate National Honor Society
Ms. Lieberman
Overall unweighted average of 90 by end of M.P. 2 in 10th grade 10-12
Typically just after the start of Marking Period 3
Typically beginning of May
Students are invited to apply based on GPA Completed application that shows students demonstrate participation in community service, extracurricular activities, and leadership National Junior Honor Society
Mr. Sallie
90 or higher overall average by 3rd MP 8-10
Typically just after the start of Marking Period 3
Typically beginning of May
Completed application that shows students demonstrate participation in community service, extracurricular activities, and leadership Quill & Scroll Journalism Honor Society
Dr. Faughey
Students are invited into the Quill and Scroll by nomination. 10-12
Typically just after the start of Marking Period 3
Typically beginning of May
Overall average of 85 or higher They must be an active contributor to a school publication National English Honor Society
Dr. Faughey
Overall average of 90 or higher in their English classes. 11-12
10/15/24
Typically beginning of May
Students are required to complete an application, which includes a short essay. Science Honor Society
Ms. McDougal
Maintain an average of 90 or above in current science class. 10-12
Typically just after the start of Marking Period 3
Typically beginning of May
Cumulative unweighted average of 90 or above in all previous science courses. Be enrolled in a 3rd Regents or college-level course. Successfully completed two Regents Level Science Courses. Submit a written statement about what being a member will mean to you. Social Studies Honor Society (Rho Kappa)
Mr. Pontillo
Overall average of 90 or higher in Social Studies classes 11 and 12
Typically just after the start of Marking Period 3
Typically beginning of May
Students demonstrate participation in community service Students demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities Students demonstrate an interest in the Social Sciences that extends beyond the classroom Students must complete an essay Tri-M Music Honor Society Mr. Sisia
Cumulative average of 93 or above in all music courses 10-12
Typically beginning of November
Typically end of November
Overall average of 80 or above for all coursework taken throughout the student’s entire high school career Must be in a minimum of two musical activities Must perform in the NYSSMA festival Submit a two page essay detailing musical Leadership, Service and Character and describe what music means to them. World Language Honor Society
Ms. Kowalsky &
Ms. Sotiriou
Must be currently enrolled in a level 2 or higher language class 10-12
Typically just after the start of Marking Period 3
Typically in March
Overall average of 90% or above in a world language Overal average of 85 or higher Must complete 2.5 credits in language upon graduation Student must demonstrate strong character, leadership, service and commitment to others. Submit an application and a written statement detailing why you would like to be a member of the Foreign Language National Honor Society. Two teacher recommendations: one from a language teacher that you currently have or have had, and one from any other teacher.