Spanish Honor Society

Spanish Honor Society is actively involved in the community. Students volunteer at the Manassas Health and Rehab Center by organizing games (Spanish Bingo) and arts & craft activities to engage the residents. Students also volunteer at Hogar Immigrant Services with adult ESL classes for English conversation skills. We have also organized a major cultural event for the Hispanic community and have given presentations to ESL students at Unity Reed to increase their awareness of the activities/clubs/sports they can become involved in.

Hear from students in Spanish Honor Society!

“Spanish Honor Society seeks to serve the local community through the use of the Spanish language. For example, SHS goes to retirement homes and migration centers to speak with people.” -Ben Kim

Club Sponsor: Mrs. McCall

Qualifications for Membership

Student must be actively enrolled in a Spanish III class, a Native Speaker level III or higher.

Student must have completed their Spanish course sequence.

AND

Student must have (or had) a B+ average in all Spanish Classes or better. (1st Semester and 3rd Quarter)
Student must have a 3.0 overall GPA or better.

How can you stay involved during the pandemic?

We will be having virtual tutoring (Spanish levels 1-3). Virtual Pandemic Activities will be announced when new members are inducted.

What does the Spanish Honor Society do?

· Monthly Meetings: “Getting to know you activities” with other members, Spanish Bingo “Lotería”, Cultural Activities (baking, making holiday cards for residents in rehab center, giving presentations to ESL classes, etc.)

· Volunteer Opportunities: Hogar Immigrant Services (English Conversation classes), Manassas Health and Rehab Center (students converse with residents in Spanish and organize activities to engage them).

· Hispanic Cultural Event: Students inform Hispanic community about clubs, sports, and academic opportunities at Unity Reed High School.

· Tutoring: Provide tutoring for students in Spanish levels 1-3

· Information Events for Spanish Speaking Parents: Provide directions to Spanish speaking parents at Unity Reed HS.

Spanish Honor Society Point System

The points system has been instituted into the Spanish Honor Society in order to ensure active participation in the society. This system encompasses all activities required for an SHS member including attendance, tutoring, volunteering in the community, and participating in monthly events. Senior students who fulfill these requirements are awarded a red/yellow honor cord and medal prior to graduation.

Leadership Opportunities

The following positions are open: Contact Sra. McCall if you’re interested (mccallae@pwcs.edu)!

· President

· Vice-President

· Points Manager

· Activities Director

· Volunteer Director