Honors Clubs Offering Graduation Cords and Requirements

Mu Alpha Theta (Light Blue & White Cord)

Sponsor: Rebecca Davis

GPA: 3.0 or higher in Math classes
Required Service Hours: 6 hours per year
Required Fee: $25.00 annual dues
Mu Alpha Theta is an international mathematics honor society for high school and 2-year college students, founded in 1957 to recognize mathematical excellence.  Members gain access to scholarships, awards, competitions, and math-related events.

Senior Honor Cord Requirements:

Be in good academic standing, 3.0 GPA or higher in Math classes
6 community service hours
Be a member in good standing for at least two full academic school years
Submit all dues, participate consistently in organization activities, and complete all service hours
Completed the equivalent of two years of college-preparatory mathematics including Algebra and/or Geometry and be enrolled in a third-year math course

Contact Mrs. Davis at [email protected]

National Honor Society (White Stole)

Sponsor: Maggie Fields

GPA: 3.75 or higher
Required Service Hours: 10 Hours per year
Required Fee: $30.00 annual dues
Demonstrate leadership, school/community involvement, and exemplary character.
National Honor Society is an organization that recongizes outstanding high school students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Senior Honor Cord Requirements:

Contact Mrs. Fields at [email protected]

Science National Honor Society (Green, Purple & Gold Cord)

Sponsor: Carolyn Pendarvis

GPA: 3.0 overall and 3.5 or higher in all Science classes
Required Service Hours: 5 hours within the club and 5 hours in the community for a total of 10 hours
The Science National Honor Society is beneficial to students and schools as it promotes academic excellence, fosters a sense of community, enhances science education, and positively impacts students by providing recognition, networking opportunities, skill development, and avenues for community service

Senior Honor Cord Requirements:

Be in good academic standing, 3.0 GPA overall and 3.5 or higher in all Science classes
10 community service hours: 5 hours withing the club and 5 hours in the community
Be a member in good standing for at least two full academic school years
Must take one advanced science course in 11th or 12th grade
In addition, students successfully completing 2 years of membership before their senior year and completing at least one advanced science, will receive an honor cord and are eligible to apply for a science honor society scholarship.

Contact Mrs. Pendarvis at [email protected]

Tri-M Music Honor Society (Pink Cord)

Sponsor: Maggie Mason

GPA: 3.5 overall and a 4.0 GPA in Music performance classes
Required Service Hours: 5 hours each semester for a total of 10 hours
The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy. Tri-M is the only music honor society for junior/middle school and high school students in United States. Tri-M recognizes students that have gone above and beyond both academically and musically. Tri-M also provides students with leadership opportunities to make a difference in their community through music-based service projects. There are more than 2,100 chapters across 50 states and 15 countries. Tri-M involves more than 84,000 students in grades 6-12. Each year, student members contribute more than 750,000 service hours to their school and local communities and raise nearly $1 million for the causes they care about.

Senior Honor Cord Requirements:

Be in good academic standing, 3.5 GPA overall and 4.0 in Music performance class
10 community service hours, 5 hours required each semester
Attend all required performances
Must follow school rules
No OSS or Alternative School
Cannot miss more than 3 meetings for the year
Must attend Night of the Art

Contact Ms. Mason at [email protected]