Junior Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for middle or junior high school students that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. Any accredited public or private middle or junior high school can apply for a local chapter, through which individuals will be inducted into the Junior Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society. A Junior Rho Kappa chapter at your school provides national recognition for your outstanding students and encourages an interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

The House of Delegates (HOD) provides a forum for the general membership of NCSS, as represented by state councils, communities, and associated groups, to bring ideas, principles, beliefs, and actions regarding social studies education to the attention of the NCSS Board of Directors. Resolutions are the framework through which the NCSS membership at-large makes recommendations to the Board. Any NCSS member may submit a resolution following the guidelines established in the House of Delegates Manual. Resolutions are debated and voted on during HOD meeting at the NCSS Annual Conference.…

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About Online Accounts Q: How do I access my online account? A: Chapter advisors can email rhokappa@ncss.org, and your login and password will be emailed to you. Access the Junior Rho Kappa website using your login and password at www.rhokappa.org. Chapter advisors can access their account at www.rhokappa.org. From the left panel, click the link that says ‘Your Junior Rho Kappa Chapter Account’ and enter your username and password. Q: Why can’t I login? A: There are three reasons why you might not be able to log in You’re attempting to log in to the NCSS…

Establishing the Chapter Faculty Selection Committee Each chapter needs a Faculty Selection Committee that is responsible for selecting new members, and removing members if warranted. The Faculty Selection Committee shall consist of the chapter advisor and other faculty members within the school. Enrolling New Members Membership in Junior Rho Kappa is an honor bestowed upon students for their accomplishments in the field of social studies and overall academic achievement. Each local chapter assembles a faculty selection committee in the school where the chapter resides to select the…

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared Coronavirus Disease 2019 (abbreviated as COVID-19) as a pandemic. National Council for the Social Studies is providing this landing page as a resource for social studies educators, administrators, and professionals to stay informed on the latest updates from the U.S. Department of Education, the current containment status of the pandemic, prevention tips, school closures, and teaching resources for classroom or virtual usage. Please bookmark and check this resource page daily for updates and share it with your network.