Honors Societies

For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.  Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them. Romans 12:4-6

Overview: 

The National Honor Society Chapter at Crean Lutheran High School serves to honor students who reflect the four central tenets of National Honor Society: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. These characteristics have been at the forefront of the organization since its inception in 1921. In addition to recognizing students for their past accomplishments, the organization encourages students to become active members in their community through service and leadership.

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Eligibility Requirements: 

• Second-semester Sophomore or Junior
• Cumulative unweighted academic GPA of 3.70 or higher
• Minimum of 50 leadership hours, 50 service hours, and 50 hours of character experience
• Students should demonstrate leadership, responsibility, respect, trustworthiness, and citizenship
• No incidence of academic dishonesty
• Complete the National Honor Society Application or Renewal Form by the deadline

Member Expectations:

Once students are accepted into the Crean Lutheran High School chapter of the National Honor Society students are expected to:

• Complete a minimum of 15 documented service or leadership hours a year in addition to the initial requirements (service hours include any service projects, philanthropies, or volunteer opportunities both on-campus and off-campus)
• Attendance at monthly meetings
• Participation in an annual service project 
• Maintain an average 3.70 Unweighted GPA for membership
• Lead by example on campus by following the outlined behavior expectations in the student handbook (e.g. uniforms, attendance, Christ-like behavior)

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An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Proverbs 18:15

Overview:

The Crean Lutheran High School Chapter of the Science National Honor Society serves to encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought, to aid the civic community with its comprehension of science, and to encourage students to participate in community service and in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all of mankind.

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Eligibility: 

• Second-semester sophomore or junior (will be a junior or senior next school year)

• Cumulative unweighted academic GPA of 3.70 or higher with an A average in honors/AP science coursework

• Must have completed at least three semesters of science at the honors or AP level

• Minimum of 30 total service hours prior to applying for the Honor Society

• Must be enrolled in a science class

• Students should demonstrate leadership, responsibility, respect, trustworthiness, and citizenship

• No incidence of academic dishonesty

• Complete the Science National Honor Society Application or Renewal Form by the deadline

Member Requirements: 

• Attendance at monthly meetings

• Complete one or more projects per year

• Complete a minimum of 15 Science related service hours per year

  • Students may choose a mentor teacher or teachers at Crean Lutheran High School that they will help for the school year with Lab Preparations (this can go towards their required service hours)

  • Students can also volunteer for a SNHS tutor list - involvement in tutoring can go towards their service hours requirement (If on the tutoring list, student needs to have an “A” average in their science classes)

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Let them praise His name with dancing... Psalm 149:3

Overview: 

The Crean Lutheran High School Chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts seeks to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance and to foster an appreciation for dance as a true art form and one worthy of recognition and prestige.

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Eligibility: 

• NHSDA is open to rising Juniors and Seniors
• Cumulative unweighted academic GPA of 3.2 or higher with an A average in all Dance Courses
• 30 points prior induction for dance activities such as dance classes, rehearsals, performances, research, workshops, or community service activities points for Induction
• Please email Mrs. Morphis (megan.morphis@creanlutheran.org) for the NHSDA Induction Worksheet
• Students should demonstrate leadership, responsibility, respect, and trustworthiness
• No incidence of academic dishonesty

Member Requirements

• Attendance at all NHSDA meetings that occur each semester and events
• Remain actively enrolled in the Crean Lutheran High School Dance Program

All applicants must also meet the “General Requirements.” In order to graduate with high honors with the medallion and cord, students must be enrolled in the Crean Lutheran High School Dance program through their senior year and complete a few more projects with a written essay approved by the sponsor.

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Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; make music to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing, with trumpets and the blast of the ram's horn- shout for joy before the LORD, the King. Psalm 98:1, 4-6

Overview: 

The Crean Lutheran High School Chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society seeks to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying music and to foster an appreciation for music as a true art form and one worthy of recognition and prestige.

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Eligibility: 

• Must be a rising junior or senior

• Cumulative unweighted academic GPA of 3.20 or higher with an A average in music courses

• Rising juniors and seniors must have completed a minimum of 1.5 semesters enrolled in a Crean Lutheran High School music ensemble

• Participated in a minimum of 2 Crean Lutheran High School-sponsored choral or instrumental performances for rising Sophomores, or 4 Crean Lutheran High School-sponsored choral or instrumental performances for rising Juniors and Seniors (Transfer students: if not possible, please reach out to Mr. Kirby)

• Students should demonstrate leadership, responsibility, respect, and trustworthiness

• No incidence of academic dishonesty

Member Requirements

• Attendance at all NMHS meetings that occur each semester
• Remain actively enrolled in a Crean Lutheran High School music ensemble or academic music class (i.e. AP Music Theory or Honors Composition) throughout tenure of membership in the Tri-M Music Honor Society
• 10 hours of musically focused service completed per year
• 10 hours of general service completed per school year (separate from the music hours)
• Participation in at least one non-Crean Lutheran musical concert per year

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For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4

Overview: 

The Crean Lutheran High School Chapter of the National English Honor Society seeks to recognize students for their past and current accomplishments in the field of English.

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Eligibility: 

• Second-semester Sophomore or Junior

• Cumulative unweighted academic GPA of 3.70 or higher with an A average in English coursework

• Completed a minimum of 1.5 credits in Crean Lutheran High School honors level English courses

• Students should demonstrate leadership, responsibility, respect, trustworthiness, and citizenship

• No incidence of academic dishonesty

• Complete the National English Honor Society Application or Renewal Form by the deadline

Member Requirements:

• Attendance at all NEHS meetings that occur each semester

• Cumulative unweighted academic GPA of 3.70 or higher with an A average in the English course

• Two semesters of English

• 15 Hours of documented English Related Service per year

  • Must have proof (contact information) of service

  • An example would be, participation in writing center (contact Mrs. Natalie Lyons)

  • Peer tutoring

• Must maintain at least an A- in the current English course each semester

Membership in NEHS is an honor bestowed on individuals selected for their accomplishments in the field of English and in overall academic achievement.

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O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Psalm 104:24

Overview:

The Crean Lutheran High School Chapter of the National Art Honor Society serves to inspire and recognize students with an outstanding ability and keen interest in the visual arts. Students gain peer recognition and leadership growth opportunities that support college preparation, as well as opportunities for awards, scholarships, and having their work published nationally. Membership in this chapter shall be based upon art scholarship, service, and character.

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Eligibility Requirements: 

• NAHS is open to rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
• Cumulative unweighted academic GPA of 3.2 or higher with an A average in all Visual Art Courses
• Rising Sophomores must have completed a minimum of .5 credits and rising Juniors and Seniors must have completed a minimum of 1.5 semesters in Crean Lutheran High School Visual Art courses at time of application
• Students should demonstrate leadership, responsibility, respect, trustworthiness, and citizenship
• No incidence of academic dishonesty
• Complete the National Art Honor Society Application or Renewal Form by the deadline

Member Requirements:

• Attend all NAHS meetings
• Attendance at all mandatory events
• Attendance at at least one optional NAHS event per semester
• 15 arts-focused service hours per school year
• Assist the in the collection, preparation, and display of artwork in the Crean Lutheran High School gallery and classrooms
• Enrollment in a Visual Arts Course at Crean Lutheran High School each year in NAHS
• Completion and passing grade in AP Studio Art and AP Art History prior to graduation in order to receive Graduation Cords and official notation on Crean Lutheran High School transcript

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There are, perhaps, a great many kinds of languages in the world, and no kind is without meaning. 1 Corinthians 14:10

Overview:

The Multilingual Society Chapter at Crean Lutheran High School serves to recognize graduating high school students who have demonstrated significant progress toward achieving a high level of proficiency in English and in reading, writing, listening and speaking in a Language Other Than English. (LOTE). The students in the Multilingual Society Chapter at Crean Lutheran High School also demonstrate a strong passion, appreciation, and commitment to intercultural interests and to create a community of diverse learners.

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Eligibility Requirements: 

• Second-semester Sophomore or current Junior
• One of the three academic criteria must be met to join the Multilingual Honor Society:
  • Be completing their 2nd year of High School level LOTE courses I through IV at CLHS with an A grade average in current and previous year, and enroll next semester in their 3rd year of a LOTE course (or)
  • Be currently enrolled in their 3rd year or higher of a LOTE course at CLHS, with an A grade average in current and previous years (or)
  • Have successfully taken an LOTE AP test with a passing score of 3 or higher  
• Cumulative unweighted academic GPA of 3.70 or higher and with an A average in both English and Languages Other Than English (LOTE) coursework.
• Students should demonstrate leadership, responsibility, respect, and trustworthiness
• No incidence of academic dishonesty
• Complete the Multilingual Society Chapter Application or Renewal Form by the deadline

Member Requirements:

Once students are accepted into the Crean Lutheran High School chapter of the Multilingual  Society students are expected to:

• Attend and/or participate in 2 Multilingual Society sponsored activities
• Complete a minimum of 15 documented service or leadership hours a year specific to LOTE (service hours include any service projects, peer tutoring, philanthropies, or volunteer opportunities both on-campus and off-campus)
• Attend monthly meetings
• Maintain a cumulative unweighted academic GPA of 3.70 or higher, and A grade in their English and LOTE classes.
• Remain actively enrolled in a LOTE course (Levels I-IV) offered at Crean Lutheran (waived for students who scored a 3 or higher on the AP language test)
• Lead by example on campus by following the outlined behavior expectations in the student handbook (e.g. uniforms, attendance, Christ-like behavior)  

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In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:11

Overview:

The Crean Lutheran High School Thespian Troupe of the International Thespian Society seeks to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying the theatre arts and to foster an appreciation for theatre as a true creative art form and one worthy of recognition and prestige.

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Eligibility Requirements: 

• Must be a rising Sophomore or Junior, who has earned the required one hundred hours (10 Points) of quality work in the theatre arts prior to Thespian induction
• Cumulative unweighted academic GPA of 3.20 or higher with an A average in all Performing Arts courses
• Must be enrolled in a Performing Arts class
• Students should demonstrate leadership, responsibility, respect, trustworthiness, and citizenship
• No incidence of academic dishonesty
• Complete the International Thespian Society Application or Renewal Form by the deadline

Member Requirements:

• Attendance at all International Thespian Society meetings that occur each semester
• Enrollment in a Performing Arts Course at Crean Lutheran High School each year in ITS
• Actively participate in theatre activities at school, in the community, or professional to accrue points towards Thespian Honors  

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An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Proverbs 18:15

Overview:

The Crean Lutheran High School Chapter of the Mu Alpha Theta, the National Mathematics Honor Society, dedicates to inspire a keen interest in mathematics, develop strong scholarship in the subject, and participate in mathematics competitions.

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Eligibility Requirements: 

• Second-semester Sophomore or Junior
• Must have completed the following mathematics courses:
  • Algebra 1
  • Geometry (Honors Level)
• Must be currently enrolled in at least one of the following courses:
  • Algebra 2 (Honors level)
  • Pre-Calculus (Honors level)
  • Honors Calculus
  • AP Calculus AB or BC
• Cumulative unweighted academic GPA of 3.70 or higher with an A average in current and previous mathematics courses
• Minimum of 30 service hours prior to applying for the Honor Society

Member Requirements:

• Attendance at monthly meetings
• Complete one or more projects per year
• Complete a minimum of 15 Mathematics related service hours per year

Acceptable Math Service Hours:

• Statewide / National Mathematical Contests 
  • AMC10 / AMC12 (Required participation)
  • Math Olympiad

• Mathematics-related clubs (must provide signature to support active involvement in clubs)

  • Robotics Club

  • We Do Math

• Tutoring at the Crean Lutheran Math Center

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