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Honor Society Opportunities

National Honor Society


Membership in NHS is an honor bestowed upon students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Selection for membership is based upon outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and dedication to service. Once selected, these members must continue to demonstrate these qualities within the school and the local community. The projects of the NHS include weekly tutoring, the Veterans Day Assembly and fundraiser, the Christmas Cookie Drive, our annual Easter Egg Hunt for the children at Nativity School, and various other service events throughout the year. Members of NHS are also frequently called upon to represent the school at special events such as Back to School Night and Open House. These students are considered the role models of the school and, as such, are expected to exemplify the highest standards of Archbishop Wood High School. For more information, contact Mrs. Rita Morton at rmorton@archwood.org.

 

In-school tutoring takes place during all lunch periods in the Academic Affairs Office on Mondays and Wednesdays. After-school tutoring is from 2:15-3:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Click here to sign up for tutoring!

 

Science National Honor Society

The Archbishop Wood Chapter of the Science National Honor Society encourages and supports young thinkers who will be the future of industry, research, and scientific exploration. The motto inscribed in Latin on the Science NHS shield translates to “Fortunate is the one who understands the causes of things.” Therefore, the goals of the SNHS are significant and enduring. Our members pledge to encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought, advance their knowledge of classical and modern science, communicate with the scientific community, and participate in community service. We participate in the Bucks County Science and Research Competition at Delaware Valley University every year. All 10th-12th grade students are welcomed to apply for membership each year in September, and candidacy will be determined based on a number of factors listed below. 

In order to be considered for membership in the Science National Honor Society, the student will:

  • maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher in all science courses and GPA of 3.0 or higher across all courses

  • rank in the top 15% of your class

  • be enrolled in HL and AP level science courses

    • current 10th graders must have taken HL science in 9th grade: HL Chemistry or HL Environmental Literacy

    • current 11th graders and 12th graders who had CPL science in 9th grade but moved to and stayed in HL for all remaining years may be considered

  • be enrolled in a certain number of courses based on year in school

    • current 10th graders: one HL science 

    • current 11th graders: one HL or one AP science 

    • current 12th graders: one HL and one AP science, however, if you:

      • took both HL and AP science in 11th grade, you may only need to take AP now depending on your grades in those subjects

      • haven’t taken an AP science yet but applied to one and the school did not run the course, you can take two HL sciences OR substitute a course through Diocesan Scholar or dual enrollment

      • haven’t taken an AP science* yet AND didn’t apply for one this year, you are not eligible to apply (*AP Psychology and AP Computer Science Principles do not count as science courses)

  • maintain a conduct grade of 90 or above during the school year

  • participate in all aspects of the Bucks County Science and Research Competition and the Delaware Valley Science Fair (if applicable)

  • complete 4 service hours during the school year at SNHS-sponsored activities (may use 1 hour from NHS activities)

  • attend all SNHS meetings (usually Fridays during homeroom, but other times possible if needed, must attend at least 5 meetings total) 

  • attend at least 2 lectures by a guest speaker (may include lectures by board members or other members' lectures)

  • participate in SNHS Student Board elections for the next year

  • attend the SNHS Induction Ceremony in April 

  • receive honor cords at graduation if an active member in good standing during senior year

Please contact Mrs. Sharon Hartranft, Moderator and Science Department Chair, for more information: shartranft@archwood.org