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Science Honor Society

Course Descriptions



Sponsor: Dr. Carol Raphael

The Science Honor Society, Sigma Chi Iota, is a service organization to the science community at Westfield High School. The Society was established to honor high achieving science students and to provide tutoring in science for the Westfield High School population.

Students are eligible for admission if they are juniors, have and maintain a 3.5 average in their science classes, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and submit by the deadline a completed, signed, and verified application form.

In order to maintain eligibility, students must be currently enrolled in science, maintain a 3.5 science average and a 3.0 GPA, and perform 10 hours of service at Westfield High School in the field of science. Approved service activities are printed on the points form and must be signed by a member of the Westfield Science Department.Induction of new members is held in October and applications must be submitted by October 1 to be considered for induction into the society. No late applications are accepted.

The Society meets periodically during the year. There is a bulletin board outside room C203 for members to check. Announcements of upcoming activities are made through Westfield Live. Questions should be addressed to Dr. Carol G. Raphael, Moderator.

 
Officers for 2007-2008


 
Sigma Chi Iota has a board of governors to plan and conduct functions. The Board is chosen in May by the moderator. Students interested in being on the board should submit an application to Dr. Raphael in C 203 by the deadline date.

The Board of Governors for 2007-2008: