Academic Clubs for High School Students

California Scholarship Federation, CSF, a club at CWCS that started in the 2005-06 year for high achieving high school students. Most regular high schools belong to the statewide CSF organization, where membership is considered a mark of distinction by colleges and universities. The purpose of CSF is to recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. CSF emphasizes high standards of service, scholarship, and citizenship. Qualifying for membership is on a semester basis following a point system that requires A’s and B’s in the most difficult classes. The majority of the required membership points must come from University of California accepted coursework, also known as “a-g” courses. This club is open to Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and semester two Freshman. CSF Applications are accepted each semester and are due in the fall by September 14 and again in the spring by January 31.Contact guidancecounselor@connectingwaters.org for more information.

National Honor Society, NHS, is a nationwide organization whose purpose is to recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. NHS emphasizes high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character for high school students. What makes a student eligible? Students must be in grades 10, 11, or 12 and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in general or a-g coursework. Additionally, potential members must meet high standards of leadership, service, and character. Applicants are screened by a Faculty Council consisting of three to five Educational Specialists. NHS Applications are due by September 14. Contact guidancecounselor@connectingwaters.org for more information.

Awards Ceremony for High School Students

Connecting Waters Charter School values our students and their accomplishments. Each year, students in the CSF and NHS clubs are recognized at an Awards Ceremony and Dessert during the first week in May. Our graduating students are also honored at this event, and awards are given to graduates who meet the following criteria:

CSF Life Membership Awards – graduates are honored for being an active CSF member for 4 semesters. Graduates receive a gold cord to wear at the graduation ceremony.

NHS Awards – graduates are honored for NHS with a blue cord to wear at the graduation ceremony.

STAR Test Honorees – graduating students who score proficient or advanced on 3 STAR exams in 2 years will be honored with a white cord to wear at the graduation ceremony.