National Art Honor Society

Advisor: Jamie Nyman
nymanj@pvpusd.netApproximate membership:
Eligibility requirements:
Application window:
National Chinese Honor Society

Advisor: Ms. Grace Anderson
andersonc@pvpusd.netApproximate membership: 60
Eligibility requirements: Membership is open to all students have taken Chinese language for 3 semesters in a high school and who meet the criteria of the Chinese Language Association of Secondary Schools (CLASS) as well as the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Chapter By-Laws. The national minimum standard for scholarship shall be a cumulative scholastic average of at least 3.5 in Chinese and a minimum non-weighted GPA of 3.0 on all academic subjects. Candidates shall also be evaluated on the basis of academic integrity.
Application window: The end of January through the end of February.
The purpose of this organization shall be to not only recognize high scholastic achievement but also leadership, character, and service and to perpetuate the advancement of international friendships and to create enthusiasm for Chinese language learning as well as the understanding of culture.
National Honor Society for Dance Arts

Advisor: Heather Myrick
myrickh@pvpusd.netApproximate membership: 25
Eligibility requirements: 30 points earned from dance related activities while enrolled in PVPHS' dance program
Application window: October
National English Honor Society

Advisor: Ms. Magali Blazevic
blazevic m@pvpusd.netApproximate membership: 50
Eligibility requirements: must be a sophomore and have a 3.75 weighted GPA or higher in order for application to be reviewed
Application window: TBD (around May/June)
National French Honor Society

Advisor: Marie-France Sam
samm@pvpusd.netApproximate membership: 30
Eligibility requirements: Completed 4 semesters of French with grade of A
Application window: Beginning of each semester
National Honor Society

Adviser: Ms. Borstel
borstelp@pvpusd.netApproximate membership - 175
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NHS CAN BE FOUND HERE ON OUR WEBSITE
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since their beginnings in 1921. Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in activities of the NHS. NHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. Territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.
Eligibility requirements: Juniors and Seniors with an un-weighted cumulative GPA of 3.65 or higher with no unsatisfactory marks for citizenship (as verified by the list of eligible students posted on the door of room S10 the first week of school) must attend the MANDATORY informational meeting, usually Wednesday of the first full week of school, to receive a Candidate Information Packet (C.I.P.). In addition to Scholarship and Character, evidence of verifiable Service and strong Leadership are required for selection into NHS.
Application window: The original C.I.P.'s must be completed and uploaded to the NHS Prospective Member TEAM in late September for selection into NHS.
International Thespian Society

Advisor: Seth Cohen
cohens@pvpusd.netApproximate membership - 15
Eligibility requirements: Points earned through participation in Drama class and Drama activities and performances
Application period: January
Japanese National Honor Society
Advisor: Sachiko Iwami
iwamis@pvpusd.netApproximate membership: 70
Eligibility requirements: 3 semesters of Japanese class with GPA of 3.5 or higher; overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Application period: Beginning of each semester
National Junior Class League (Latin)

Advisor: Bettina de Guzman
deguzmanb@pvpusd.netApproximately 130 members
Eligibility: "B" average in Latin class, member of JCL (Latin Club)
Application Window: October
Korean National Honor Society
Advisor: June Choi
choij@pvpusd.net
Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics Honor Society

Advisor: Ms. Vararat Chaiyont
kanv@pvpusd.netApproximately 150 members
Eligibility requirements: Enrolled in Pre-Calc or higher; grade of B or higher in all math honors courses, grade of A in all regular math classes
Application window: after 1st quarter grades are issued (i.e. November)
Quill and Scroll National Honor Society

Advisor (Yearbook and newspaper): Jaymee DeMeyer
demeyerj@pvpusd.net
Advisor (Literary Magazine): Betsy Okamoto okamotob@pvpusd.net
National Science Honor Society

Advisor: Mr. Charles Lee
leec@pvpusd.netApproximate membership: Varies
Eligibility requirements:
Open to juniors and seniors.
Juniors must have two years of science classes completed, and a third year of science classes in progress and seniors must have a fourth year of science classes in progress.
Must have a B (unweighted) average in all of the science courses.
At least two Honors or AP level science classes needed to be taken before or during Junior year.
Currently enrolled in a science class.
Application window: Early Fall
National Social Studies Honor Society

Advisor: Collette Dunn-Kotke
dunnc@pvpusd.netApproximate membership: 100
Eligibility requirements: Juniors and Seniors only. Must have completed at least 2 years of history courses with a 3.5 gpa. Application requires completing a short essay and other short answer questions.
Application window: September or May
Spanish Honor Society

Advisor: Jacqueline Valerio
valerioj@pvpusd.netApproximate membership: 150
Eligibility requirements: Sophomore, Junior or Senior; must have at least 3 semesters of Spanish, and must currently be enrolled in level 4/4AP or higher. Must have a 3.6 Spanish GPA or higher; an overall unweighted GPA of at least 3.4; and no U's on disciplinary record.
Application window: Sep/Oct
Tri-M Music Honor Society

Advisor: Dan Doctor
doctord@pvpusd.netApproximate membership: 65-70
Eligibility requirements: Grades 10-12, maintain GPA of over 3.0 unweighted, must be enrolled in a music course
Application window: September
CSF (California Scholarship Federation) information can be found
HERE on our school website