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Science Fair Information Complete Registration Form by 12/8/24
Competitive Science Fair Saturday, January 11, 2025
Walton STEM Expo Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Steps for a Successful Science Fair There is a ton of information to help you. Please read.
There are three ways to participate.Compete in the Science Fair. Your project will be judged. Top projects will compete at the Cobb & Paulding Regional Science Fair. Winning projects advance to the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair and possibly the International Science and Engineering Fair.
Create a display of a science, math, or engineering topic of interest. The display will not be judged, but it will be available for the public to view.Lead a science, math, or engineering activity for elementary and middle school students.Sc
ience National Honor Society
Science National Honor Society (SNHS) Objectives:
· Encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought
· Advance student knowledge of classical and modern science
· Communicate with the scientific community
· Aid the civic community with its comprehension of science
· Encourage students to participate in community service and, in turn, encourage a dedication to pursuing scientific knowledge that benefits all humankind.
SNHS Requirements for Provisional Membership:
· A member must be a junior or senior during the membership year.
· A member must be enrolled in at least one Honors or AP science course during each year of high school, beginning with the sophomore year.
· A member must maintain a 3.5 overall weighted GPA and a 3.7 weighted GPA in all science courses.
· All members must maintain behavior that is acceptable and within the guidelines of Walton High School. Students with a record of cheating, skipping classes, out-of-school suspensions, etc, will not be selected for society and are subject to dismissal from society.
· Recommendations and comments from the science department instructors will occur after the submission of applications.
· Completion of 8 hours of service in the first year and 6 hours during the second year will earn an SNHS honor cord.
· A fee for joining the Science National Honor Society will be a one-time payment of $30 dollars due upon acceptance. This fee includes graduation honor cord, certificate of membership, national membership dues, t-shirt, refreshments, and activities. Additional years, a maintenance fee of 10 dollars will be required to pay for the t-shirt and honor cord.
Full induction and membership are rewarded once a student has been accepted as a provisional member, completed 8 hours of science-based service, and paid the initial fees
For more information, contact Tobie.Hendricks@cobbk12.org or Laurie.Howard@cobbk12.org