Excellence in Academics

List of 4 items.

• National Honor Society

  National Honor Society, Lumen Christi Chapter at St. John XXIII College Preparatory

   

  • Juniors and Seniors who have attended SJ23 for at least one full school year and have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.8 will be invited to submit a completed application. Notice of eligibility will be emailed to those who meet the GPA requirement at the start of the school year.
  • Admission is not automatic. In addition to maintaining the minimum required GPA, applicants must demonstrate significant accomplishments in the domains indicated on the application form.
  • Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of four domains—Scholarship (based upon cumulative GPA), Leadership (based upon leadership roles within the school and community), Service (volunteering above and beyond school and club requirements), and Character (assessed by faculty)—the four pillars of National Honor Society.
  • After careful consideration by the NHS Faculty Council Selection Committee, top-ranking candidates will be awarded membership to National Honor Society.

  Please contact Mrs. Anne Barrera, chapter adviser, for specific details regarding eligibility requirements and application details. abarrera@sj23.org

   

• National Science Honor Society Chapter

  The Science National Honor Society (SNHS) recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in science course. Throughout the year, students will meet at general meetings once a month during community time.  Members are also required to participate in outreach opportunities by obtaining a minimum of 10 service hours each year of membership.

  Requirements for membership:

  • 3.5 cumulative weighted GPA
  • 4.0 weighted GPA in science courses
  • Be a Senior or a Junior
  • Must have taken a previous AP or honors science course
  • Be currently in an AP or honors science course
  • Remain in honors or AP course during membership

  Please contact Melissa Walsh, chapter adviser, for specific details regarding eligibility requirements and application details. mwalsh@sj23.org

   

• Spanish National Honor Society

  St. John XXIII College Preparatory “Fray Luis de Leon” Chapter Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica 

  Purpose: 

  The purpose of this chapter shall be to recognize high achievement in Spanish studies by students of St. John XXIII College Preparatory and to promote continuity of interest in Hispanic studies. 

   

  Becoming a Member: 

  Applications for membership will open at the beginning of the 2^nd semester, in January.  Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for membership: 

  
  

  • Class/Courses Requirement: 

  • • Candidates eligible for selection to this chapter must be members of the sophomore, junior, or senior class. 
    • Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Spanish class in order to be eligible for selection to membership, or must have completed the highest level of Spanish offered at St. John XXIII. 
    • To be eligible for selection to membership in this chapter, the candidate must have completed three semesters of Spanish. 

  • Academic Requirement: 
  • Candidates eligible for selection to the chapter shall have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on their semester transcript.  
  • Candidates eligible for selection to the chapter shall have a minimum cumulative Spanish grade point average of 3.5 on their semester transcript.  

  • Community Service Requirement:  Candidates must attend the Community Service Event provided by the society in the spring semester, or must complete four hours of community service as defined in Article VIII section 5 of this society’s bylaws. 
  • Induction Ceremony Requirement:  Candidates must attend the Induction Ceremony in the spring semester. 

  Please contact Mr. Jason Alleman, chapter adviser, for specific details regarding eligibility requirements and application information. jalleman@sj23.org

   

• National Art Honor Society

  National Art Honor Society Chapter at St. John XXIII College Preparatory

   

  • Juniors and Seniors who have completed one full year of a Visual Art or Photography course with a final A average and demonstrated an outstanding ability and passion for the Visual Arts.  In addition, applicants must have completed one year as an active member of the SJ23 Art Club. 
  • Admission is not automatic. In addition to maintaining the minimum requirements, applicants must promote art, bringing it to the attention of the community through the chapter projects, events or individual pursuits. Candidates will be evaluated based on—Scholarship, Service, and Character—these are the national requirements outlined in the NAHS Handbook.
  • Students are accepted on a trial basis for the Fall Semester, and final selection is made in January when the school applies for renewal and registers members with the National organization.  Students are recognized at the Spring Art Show. 

   

  Please contact Mrs. Carol Szymanski, chapter advisor, for specific details regarding eligibility requirements and application information. cszymanski@sj23.org