Science National Honor Society
Meeting Times
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Day: 2nd Monday of the month.
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Time: 7:15 AM
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Location: RPAC
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Sponsor: Mr. Smith
Society Description
Science National Honor Society (SNHS) is a national organization honoring and encouraging student excellence in science. Institutions nationwide recognize SNHS members as scientific leaders in their high school as well as in their community. The objectives of Riverview High School’s Chapter of the Science National Honor Society are to:
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Encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought
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Advance students’ knowledge of classical and modern science
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Communicate with the scientific community
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Aid the civic community with its comprehension of science
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Encourage students to participate in community service and in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all humankind
Membership
The SNHS is an honor society bestowed upon students enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade. The requirements for membership include the following:
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Must have and maintain a 3.0 grade point average across all classes and a 3.5 GPA across all sciences.
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Must be enrolled in at least one honors level science class during or prior to the eleventh grade year.
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Must be enrolled in at least one upper level science class during the twelfth-grade year.
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Must maintain a B cumulative average (3.50/4.00) across each science course.
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A member must maintain behavior that is acceptable to the guidelines as outlined by the school’s code of conduct in the student handbook of Sarasota County Schools.