Co-educational College Preparatory Day School, Serving Grades PK-12
Class of 2018 Honor Graduates 
Honor Societies
Students in all honor societies must complete their yearly community service requirement by the end of the mid-term of the second semester. To qualify or to be in good standing as society members, a student may not commit any major violation or more than two minor infractions against the school’s code of ethics during any one semester.
New honor society members are inducted and standing members recognized at the “Honor Societies Inductions & Honor Cords Ceremony” each spring during school hours. Parents are welcome to attend the inductions.
To be inducted into an honor society, the following criteria must be met:
- Student must meet the GPA requirement for the honor society
- Behavior Grade is no less than A-
- Community Service Hours are met for the current school year
- Student is registered to return for the following school year
Honor Society Advisers start the induction process in mid-March of the school year. GPA is taken from the current period as well at the behavior grade. Students need to have community service hours already completed for their current grade level. Graduation requires 100 community service hours, 25 hours per each year at Saint Francis School. For example, if the student is currently a sophomore, the 50 community service hours need to be completed by March 1. The last step in the process of invitees requires the student to be registered for the following school year.
The National Chinese Honor Society is dedicated to the advancement of Chinese language study in public and independent secondary schools and is sponsored by the national Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools.
Honor Society Requirements:
GPA Minimum: 3.0 with 2 C’s allowed/ B in Chinese
Course Requirements: Two years of Chinese at high school level; continue the next year
Faculty Recommendation: N/A
Membership in this society is for high achieving students of Japanese who will compete in tournaments, delve further into the society and culture of Japan. Membership reflects student academic performance and interest in learning more about the Japanese culture.
Honor Society Requirements:
GPA Minimum: 3.0 with 2 C’s allowed/ B in Japanese
Course Requirements: Two years of Japanese at high school level; continue the next year
Faculty Recommendation: N/A
Mu Alpha Theta, an international mathematics society, was formed to engender keener interest in mathematics, to develop sound scholarship in the subject, and to promote enjoyment of math among high school and junior college students. Membership qualifications include completion of four semesters of college preparatory mathematics with a minimum grade average of B, and completion 16 of or enrollment in an advanced math course. Participation in meetings and tutoring other math students are required.
Honor Society Requirements:
GPA Minimum: 3.0
Course Requirements: Taking Algebra II or currently enrolled in Pre Calculus
Faculty Recommendation: Recommended by the current teacher in Algebra II or Pre-Calculus
The purpose of NAHS is to recognize high achievement in the visual arts. To become a member, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and earn two credits. AP Art History is a requirement. Members display artwork in the Art class, in hallways, at social events, and at juried exhibitions.
Honor Society Requirements:
GPA Minimum: 3.0
Course Requirements: An A in two credits of art courses; continuation of Art; must take AP Art History or be enrolled to be eligible.
Faculty Recommendation: Art teacher will invite the students who show interest, potential, and dedication to do their best in learning about art.
The object of this school’s chapter is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in students. Members are expected to attend all meetings; three unexcused absences may be cause for dismissal. Service is demonstrated by members assisting in school functions and in NJHS/NHS-sponsored service projects. Courtesy, concern, and respect for others are hallmarks of conduct expected of each member.
The selection process follows the requirements set forth by national board of NHS. Members must be in grades 10-12 and are selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, character, and school or community service. Potential candidates are given an informational sheet to fill out regarding five areas: 1) leadership roles 2) service activities 3) student activities in school, 4) community activities (those activities outside of school) and 5) recognition, awards, and/or job experience. A NHS faculty council votes on whether the requirements are met and the student should be inducted. Once selected by the NHS faculty council, members must maintain the scholarship qualifications required by the National Honor Society. Requirements include maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.5 each grading period with no D’s or F’s. If a member fails to maintain qualifications or meet requirements, membership may be terminated and reinstatement disallowed after one quarter of probation. Courtesy, concern, and respect for others are hallmarks of conduct expected of each member. If a student is not selected by the faculty council, the student can still be eligible for nomination for the following year as long as the eligibility requirements are met.
Honor Society Requirements:
GPA Minimum: 3.5
Course Requirements: N/A
Faculty Recommendation: Voted on by committee
The school chapter of the NJHS strives to obtain the same objectives as the NHS. Members are students in grades 7-9. NHS membership requirements also apply to NJHS members. The same selection process also applies to NJHS. While community service hours are not required as a prerequisite like the high school, community service is one of the criteria for membership.
Honor Society Requirements:
GPA Minimum: 3.5
Course Requirements: N/A
Faculty Recommendation: Voted on by committee
The National Technical Honor Society is an honor society for outstanding career and technical students of workforce vocational education institutions in the United States. This honor society also works to bring career opportunities to those who excel in any one of the 108 career and technical education fields as their profession. This honor society recognizes student achievement and leadership, promotes educational excellence, awards scholarships, and enhances career opportunities. Saint Francis School has the privilege of being the only private school chapter in the state of Hawaii.
Honor Society Requirements:
GPA Minimum: 3.0
Course Requirements: Tech 21, Currently enrolled in an advanced technology class.
Faculty Recommendation: Recommendation from Technology teachers
The Science National Honor Society is Saint Francis School’s chapter of a nationwide academic honor society focused on science for high school students. The purposes of the SNHS are: to increase awareness in current science topics, to encourage scientific thought, to communicate with the scientific community and to encourage students to participate in community service related to science. Membership is open to juniors and seniors who have averaged at least 90% in their science courses and are currently taking advanced courses.
Honor Society Requirements:
GPA Minimum: Cumulative Grade of 90% or better in science courses
Course Requirements: Two years of science courses; continue in Science
Faculty Recommendation: N/A
(Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica San Francisco de Asís)
The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is an honor society for high school Spanish language students who have enthusiasm and ongoing interest in Hispanic studies. Membership is open to all students who have earned one credit. To maintain membership, students need to maintain a grade of B or higher in Spanish each marking period, participate in at least 80 percent of the scheduled meetings, and render tutoring services as scheduled by the organization. Members also need to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 with no more than two C’s and no D’s or F’s in any marking period.
Honor Society Requirements:
GPA Minimum: 3.0 with 2 C’s allowed/ B in Spanish
Course Requirements: Two years of Spanish; continue the next year in Spanish
Faculty Recommendation: N/A
Membership is by invitation only for these international music honor societies. They work to promote music activities in and through the school community; stressing individual performances. Membership is open to chorus and band students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are continuing in music classes.
Honor Society Requirements:
GPA Minimum: 3.0 GPA/ B or higher in music
Course Requirements: Chorus or band student; enrolled in music classes next school year
Faculty Recommendation: Recommended by band or chorus teacher
Interscholastic Competitions
Students wishing to compete in the Hawai‘i Mathematics League must try out for membership in the Saint Francis School Mathematics League. Qualifying students will be assigned specific hours during the cycle to prepare for tournaments, practice before an audience, and gain confidence and recognition, not only for themselves, but for the school as well.