The mission and the purposes of our organization are to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies among high school students, to provide opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community, and to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies and service.
RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies. |
Induction Requirements1. ATTENDANCE:
- 1 unexcused absence per semester is allowed. - 2 unexcused absences = PROBATION. 2. POINTS: - Members must receive 25 social points each semester (equivalent to 4 socials) - New seniors must receive 30 social points per semester 3. HOURS: - Members must have 3 volunteer hours for each semester 4. COMPETITIONS: - Members must participate in either 2 minor competitions or 1 major competition by the end of the school year 5. GRADES: - AP/Pre-AP social studies classes must be 80+ - Regular social studies classes must be 90+. 6. EVENTS: - Members are required to participate in the annual AROUND THE WORLD (IFEST) event. - Participation in the Holocaust Museum Field Trip is mandatory. |