Academic Organizations
California Scholarship Federation and National Honor Society
California Scholarship Federation
The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) at SBHS recognizes student academic achievement through organization membership, scholarly recognition and scholarship opportunities. This statewide organization is available for membership application only 2 times per year. Students qualify for membership on a semester basis, based on their previous semester’s grades. Qualified students tend to earn A’s and B’s in all of their classes. Freshman grades cannot be used to qualify for membership.
Seniors may achieve Life Membership (Sealbearer status at graduation) if they have been a member of CSF for four semesters. One semester of membership must be achieved during senior year. Seniors are recognized at Senior Awards and at Graduation with the awarding of a gold cord.
Application Information:
Students will need the following items in order to apply:
• Digital copy of transcript, obtained from Mrs. Lajoie or Mrs. Hornbuckle
• Completed Application Form
• $15 Dues Payment - Form
More information will be available via email and the counseling office.
National Honor
Society
The National Honor Society (NHS) is an organization that recognizes current junior and senior students that have demonstrated success in academics, and activities both in and out of school. NHS members participate in extracurricular activities like sports, volunteer opportunities and work experiences, all while maintaining academic excellence. Qualified students will be notified via email and invited to apply for membership each Fall. To qualify, students must achieve a 3.5 cumulative GPA and be a current 11th/12th grade student. Students accepted into NHS last year do not need to apply again, however they must maintain the minimum GPA .
NHS Members are inducted annually and are recognized. Graduating NHS members are awarded an NHS stole, worn at graduation, to signify their academic accomplishments.
Application Information:
Eligible Junior and Senior students will be notified and invited to apply at the beginning of October.
• Students will need to submit:
• A letter of recommendation
• Completed Application Form
• Dues Payment
More information about these items will be provided to eligible students. Accepted students will be notified in November.