The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH) is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish and Portuguese and is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Formally organized as the Spanish National Honor Society in 1953, the name was changed in At present there are over 1,700 national and international chapters. The purpose of the society is to recognize high achievement of high school students in the Spanish and Portuguese languages and to promote a continuing interest in Hispanic and Portuguese studies.

Who can join? You must be a Sophomore or Junior You must have three consecutive semesters of A averages in Spanish. You must be enrolled in Spanish 3, have completed Spanish 3 or must take Spanish 3 the year after induction.

What if I don’t plan to take Spanish 4? You may still join and be an active member provided you retain above average grades in all classes. What if I took Spanish I in 8 th grade? Your two semesters of A’s will count! What if my grade drops after induction? A committee of teachers will decide if your average and discipline record are still acceptable.

If we have been in Honors / Advanced Placement classes, do the grades count differently? No. An A is an A regular or Honors. What if I just transferred to Kingwood Park? Transfer students must have spent one full semester in a Spanish class at Kingwood Park before eligibility What if I decide not to take Spanish 3? There are no refunds after induction and you will be dropped from the Society.

Service Learning Leadership Exposure to other cultures Continue using your Spanish in different settings The SHH counts as a School Club for NHS

One time membership fee: $25 What will my $25 membership include? Membership Certificate T-Shirt Patch Graduation Cord 

Official Club T-shirts with membership

SHH Patch

Graduation Honor Cord in Official Society Colors

Hoodies, Sweatshirts and caps available separately!

Awards for SHH members: Certificado de Excelencia to an initiated member who has achieved the highest grade point average in Spanish or Portuguese for that school year. Duplicate certificates are awarded in case of ties. Certificado por Servicios to recognize initiated members who have rendered meritorious service to their Chapter. Premio de Honor to the best graduating senior member of the Chapter.

To join, fill in application available in Room 1314 or on the SHH Web Site. All applications are due by March 3, 2015 to Sra. Swank (room 1314). All applications, grades, and academic integrity and character will be reviewed by a teacher committee. Acceptance letters will be distributed beginning of April. Induction will take place in May during Kingwood Park Honors Night. You must read the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica’s by-laws before submitting your application. By-laws are available on SHH web site.

Should I get an application? YES if: I am a Sophomore or Junior I am in Spanish 3, have taken Spanish 3 or will take Spanish 3 next year I am sure that I have 3 consecutive semesters in Spanish of A’s What will I need to submit with my application? You will need a $25 check made out to KPHS.