Honor Societies

Sponsor: Alex Moore (Theater)

WHAT IS I.T.S.?

According to the official Thespian Sponsor Handbook, "The International Thespian Society is the only organization to honor secondary school students for outstanding work in theatre.  The resolution with which the Society approaches this role is evident in its focus on the students; their achievements, involvement, and access to quality theatre arts instruction are basic concerns of ITS."

Through hard work, sacrifice and dedication, all ITS members have earned the right to be called Thespians.  It is a title of honor, signifying a commitment to an art form as old as humanity.  Commitment to theatre is what the International Thespian Society is all about.  Since its establishment in 1929, the Society has grown into an international organization with over one million members.  However, its goals haven't changed; the Thespian Society still strives to make school a place for excellent theatre and honors those students who excel in theatre. 

For more information, contact Mr. Moore at amoore4@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Kurt Lehmann (Math)

Mu Alpha Theta, the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society, was formed in 1957 at the University of Oklahoma. We are dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students. Currently, more than 124,000 students are Mu Alpha Theta members at more than 2,633 schools in the United States and in 23 foreign countries.” (www.mualphatheta.org)

 At Parkway Central, Mu Alpha Theta members contribute to the school through various service activities, including tutoring, participating in school beautification events, assisting with the Parkway Food Pantry, and other community service opportunities.  The honor society is open to students who have both a cumulative GPA and a math-specific GPA of 3.5 or higher.  Students are able to join Mu Alpha Theta if they are currently taking Algebra 2 Trigonometry or a higher math class.

For more information, contact Kurt Lehmann at klehmann@parkwayschools.net.

Attention students!!

Please click on this link to access a Google Form to find out your current hours total.  By accessing the Form while signed in to your Parkway Schools Google account, you can select your name, and then you will receive an email with your current hours.

Hours Reminders

• 25 hours are needed by Pi Day (March 14) of any year in order to be fully inducted into the honor society that spring.
• 10 additional hours are needed during your senior year in order to receive a Graduation Tassel for Mu Alpha Theta.
• Any hours besides tutoring at school and the Parkway Food Pantry must be pre-approved by Mr. Lehmann

Sponsor: Julie Weindel (Business)

NBHS

The Business Department is excited to offer students the opportunity to join the National Business Honor Society. The National Business Honor Society (NBHS) is a division of the National Business Education Association. NBHS recognizes outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service of students who take a required number of Business, Marketing and Information Technology courses. Participation in NBHS is a prestigious honor. It shows the world that the student is ready for life.

The purpose of our organization is to:

• Promote and recognize academic achievement in business education at Parkway Central High School;
• Foster and recognize leadership skills and character development;
• Help members grow ethically and socially by promoting and encouraging an interest in business; and
• Encourage member involvement in service learning initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Current sophomores and juniors may apply.
• Must have completed or be currently enrolled in his/her 3rd business course.
• Business GPA  3.5 or above
• Overall GPA 3.0 or above
• Satisfactory or Outstanding Citizenship in all classes.

Students who are accepted into the NBHS will be required to complete 8 hours per year of NBHS approved service hours in order to maintain active membership.

TO APPLY:

If you meet the qualifications above, please pick up an application from Ms. Weindel. Be sure to read each question carefully and answer thoroughly! Your answers will, in part, determine your acceptance.

Your application will be reviewed by the Parkway Central business department faculty. You will be notified of your acceptance status via email. 

For more information, contact Ms. Weindel at jweindel@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Jason Lovera (English)

The National English Honor Society (NEHS) celebrates the academic brilliance of high school students worldwide, igniting their passion for the English language arts. 

For more information, please contact Mr. Lovera at jlovera@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Jen Meyer (Science)

Important Information for Members:

All materials are on the Google Classroom.  If you missed the announcement on Google Classroom, please email an officer or Ms. Meyer to obtain the code.

The National Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students.  The national organization honors students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Members of the Parkway Central chapter of the National Honor Society have met the following criteria and have been evaluated by the faculty in the following areas:  scholarship, leadership, service, and character.  All applications are screened by a panel of PCH faculty and administrators.

Criteria for NHS membership:

1. You are in your sophomore, junior, or senior year

2. Cumulative GPA is at least 3.500

3. You did not receive any Improvement Needed (I) or Unacceptable (U) grades in citizenship on the last 2 semester report cards.

4. You must be involved in at least 2 clubs or activities, one of which must be school-sponsored.  A job can count as the second activity.

5. You must have participated in some community service over the past two years.  No extensive service is necessary.  You must show that you are willing to give your time to your community, as you will be asked to complete community service as a member of NHS.

The group performs various forms of service, including fundraising for charity, volunteering at local elementary schools, and providing tutoring.

Are you interested in joining NHS?

Applications for membership will be available:

Seniors Only - September

Sophomores and Juniors - February

Application information will be emailed to your school email address if you meet the GPA and citizenship criteria.
 

For more information, contact Ms. Meyer at jmeyer3@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Sophia Brown (Social Studies)

Rho Kappa is an Honor Society that encourages an interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies by providing national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies.

For more information, contact Ms.Brown at sbrown7@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Alicia Bont (Music)

For more information, contact Ms. Bont at abont@parkwayschools.net.