Rho Sigma Omega
National STEAM Honor Society
Admission Standards
No Standardized Tests
STEAM is about creative thinking. Standardized tests are about being uniform. No uniform test will demonstrate STEAM ability.
Hands-On
STEAM is about hands-on, project-based, student-active learning. Students thrive with hands-on learning projects, rather than soley sit down lecture classes.
Variety of Classes
STEAM covers a variety of subjects. Having a mixture of STEAM-based classes is required.
Points-Based Admission
8 points or higher is required for consideration.
Ways to Earn Points
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Point
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Points
Hands-On STEAM Class
If you earn a C in a hands-on, project-based STEAM class you earn 1 points.
Hands-On STEAM Class
If you earn a B in a hands-on, project-based STEAM class you earn 2 points.
Hands-On STEAM Class
If you earn an A in a hands-on, project-based STEAM class you earn 3 points.
GPA
If your GPA is 3.5 to 3.74 you will earn 1 point.
GPA
If your GPA is 3.75 to 3.99 you will earn 2 points.
GPA
If your GPA is 4.0, you will earn 3 points.
Honors Class
If you earn an A in an Honors class in the following subjects: science, technology, engineering, art, or math class.
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Max two classes per subject.
AP Classes
If you earn an A in an AP class in the following subjects: science, technology, engineering, art, or math class.
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Max two classes per subject.
College Classes
If you earn an A in dual enrollment (college) class in the following subjects: science, technology, engineering, art, or math class.
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Max two classes per subject.