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Spanish National Honor Society - Jacqueline Valerio, Advisor National Latin Honor Society
The PVPHS Spanish National Honor Society Members enjoy activities like movie nights, Bettina de Guzman, Advisor
(SNHS), la Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, is bring Día de los Muertos to PVPHS, and The PVPHS National Latin Honor
an organization sponsored by the American play an active role in preparing for World Society (NLHS) is a prestigious
Association of Teachers of Spanish and Language Week. In order to be eligible for organization that is sponsored by the
Portuguese. The PVPHS chapter, membership, a student must be at least National Junior Classical League (NJCL).
Los Sabios, recognizes students who have a sophomore, taking Spanish 4 or higher, The society fosters higher achievement
excelled in Spanish language classes and and must meet the chapter’s academic in the classics, including Latin and
demonstrates a zeal for the language and requirements. Graduating members who Greek. Members participate in annual
culture. This society promotes interest in are in good standing receive a cord to competitions with other chapters from
Spanish studies and immerses its members wear at graduation. California and strive to strengthen the
in the Hispanic culture through service passion and interest in the classics.
hours, peer tutoring, and culture credits. In order to maintain membership,
students need to be currently enrolled
National Chinese Honor Society - Grace Anderson, Advisor in the Latin and Greek program or have
The National Chinese Honor Society Association of Secondary Schools, as well completed AP Latin, maintain a 3.5
(NCHS) recognizes high scholastic as the PVPHS chapter by-laws. GPA average in Latin, a 3.0 GPA overall
achievement, leadership, character, The national minimum standard for school average, be current members of
and service by Chinese language students. scholarship is a cumulative scholastic NJCL in good standing, and exemplify
The society advances international average of at least 3.5 in Chinese and a good citizenship at all times. The NLHS
friendships, creates enthusiasm for minimum non-weighted GPA of 3.0 in all offers various scholarship opportunities,
Chinese language learning, and promotes academic subjects. Candidates are also upon teacher recommendation.
understanding of the Chinese culture. evaluated based on academic integrity.
Membership is open to all students who Applications are available in February.
have taken Chinese language for three
semesters in high school and who meet
the criteria of the Chinese Language

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