CLUBS
Clubs are organized to provide the students with an opportunity to share similar interests with other students, inform and educate the students in a variety of subjects, and provide service to the school community.
Establishment of New Clubs
As prescribed for the current school year, students may establish student clubs, which respond to the interests of the students. Club Charter week, which occurs each fall, is the time when students may obtain the appropriate paperwork to begin a new club. Applications are available in the Student Government Office. Applications will be reviewed by the Administration and the final decision regarding the formation of new clubs rests with their professional judgment.
HONOR SOCIETIES
California Scholarship Federation
The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) emphasizes high standards of service, scholarship, and citizenship for California high school students. CSF encourages service to the school and community while fostering pride in scholastic achievement. Qualifying for membership is on a semester basis following a point system that requires A's and B's in the most difficult classes.
To become a lifetime member (Seal bearer) students must have qualified for four semesters during their last three years of high school, including one semester in their senior year. At graduation, lifetime members receive a special gold seal on their diploma, and a gold stole to be worn at the ceremony.
Freshmen, who were part of their elementary school’s CJSF may provide written verification of their membership from their former advisor to be considered for “associate membership.” All verification letters must be received by the established deadline.
All eligible sophomores (second semester only), juniors and seniors are invited to apply online via the CSF Canvas Course webpage. Students must apply EACH semester. As part of the application process, students must:
• Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher (Academic Weighted, 10th-12th)
• Be in good standing with the Deans
• Pay their non-refundable $5 application fee/membership dues
To be accepted, students must:
• Have submitted a COMPLETED application by the established deadline
• Have enough CSF points to qualify (10 points per semester)
● AP/HonorsA= 4 pts.,A= 3 pts.,AP/Honors B = 2 pts., B = 1 point
● Four of the points MUST be from List I. (List I includes English, Foreign Language, Algebra I and higher
Mathematics, Social Science and most Science courses.)
● Three of the points MAY be from List I or List II. (List II includes Religion, Journalism, Psychology,
Sociology, Law & Society.)
● Three remaining points MAY be from List I, II, or III. (List III includes Visual & Performing Arts and some
Technology courses).
● Pass/fail or repeated course grades are not acceptable.
● Any D or F disqualifies a student for the entire semester.
• Have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher (Academic Weighted, 10th-12th)
• Remained in good standing with the Deans
For more information, please contact your student’s counselor or visit the CSF website at http://www.csf-cjsf.org.
National Honor Society
NHS membership is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a high school student. Members are nominated and elected based on scholarship (3.25+ Academic Weighted GPA), exemplary character, and proven leadership and service.
All eligible sophomores (2nd semester only), juniors and seniors are invited to apply online via the NHS Canvas Course webpage. To be eligible to apply, students must:
• Have a GPA of 3.25 or higher (Academic Weighted)
• Be in good standing with the Deans
• Perform at least 10 hours of service PER membership semester
• Pay their non-refundable $20 application fee/membership dues
All applications are subject to a final review at the end of the semester. To be accepted, students must:
• Have submitted a COMPLETED annual application by the established deadline. Students must apply EACH school year.
• Have maintained a GPA of 3.25 or higher (Academic Weighted) for ALL membership semesters
• Remained in good standing with the Deans
• Completed 10 hours of service PER membership semester (Students must return their NHS Service Hour Card EACH
semester with appropriate signatures by the established deadline. All signatures must be by an adult supervisor – other than the student’s parent/guardian).
At graduation, NHS members are eligible to wear gold gowns at graduation ONLY if they:
• Have been an NHS member for a minimum of 4 semesters (which must include both semesters of their senior year)
At any time, students may be excluded or dismissed from Alemany’s National Honor Society if they fail to uphold the Society's standards.
For more information, please consult your student’s counselor or visit the CSF website at http://www.csf-cjsf.org.
