World Language Honor Society
World Language Honor Society
World Language Honor Society Coordinator & Spanish Chapter Advisor:
Lisa Rodriguez (503) 673-7815 ext. 4808
Chinese Chapter Advisor:
Anna Yuan (503) 673-815 ext. 4855
French Chapter Advisor:
Erin O'Malley (503) 673-7815 ext. 4805
Japanese Chapter Advisor:
Shinobu Chrisman (503) 673-7815 ext.
About World Language Honor Society
World Language Honor Society is an opportunity for students currently enrolled in a world language class at West Linn High School. Membership signifies a student's dedication and passion for language and making global connections. Members further pledge to promote friendship and understanding between their country and others, in the hope that all may live in peace.
Applications for membership can be found below via Google Forms. While each nationally-recognized society may differ slightly by language in terms of membership criteria, the application process is the same for each language. Please refer to your respective application below for any language-specific criteria. There are no meetings nor commitments associated with membership. Membership is based solely on coursework and academics.
Honors cords are reserved for students who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to their language studies by continuing with their coursework as far as possible in high school. Honor cord eligibility may vary by language society and is subject to their respective bylaws. Typically, only senior members in level 4/5/AP or equivalent of their language or students who have maxed out on their language course options prior to senior year are eligible to receive an Honors cord to wear at graduation.
Important Dates 2025-2026
One-time membership fees for new applicants are due to the Bookkeeper by TBD (second semester).
You do not need to pay your one-time fee until applications/eligibility has been reviewed. Once accepted, you will receive an email from Sra. Lisa Rodriguez notifying you that a charge has been added to your student account, at which point you can pay.
Payment options:
1. Pay your fee in person (cash/check/card), directly to the Bookkeeper, Ms. Freeman, in front of the Counseling office. Her office is open Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:30pm. Payments will not be accepted during class.
2. Pay online through My SchoolBucks (MSB). Instructions found here.
3. Mail a check ($30 for Chinese, $20 for all other languages) to the school, made out to West Linn High School. Be sure to include student first and last name and "World Language Honor Society fee" on the memo line. The envelope should be addressed to the following:
West Linn High School c/o Brenda Freeman
5464 W A Street
West Linn, OR 97068
*Please note that credit card payments cannot be taken over the phone.
TBD April 2026 - World Language Recognition Night
*Please note: New inductees who have outstanding membership fees by the event will not receive their certificate until they have paid with the bookkeeper. See instructions above.
Membership Qualifications
Please read through qualifications carefully as they may differ slightly by language.
Chinese:
- Grade Level: 9-12
- Course Level: Be in or have completed your 4th semester of high school Chinese (middle school Chinese does not count)
- Academic Performance: Hold a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.0 or better in your high school Chinese studies
- One-time fee: $30
- National Chinese Honor Society bylaws
French:
- Grade Level: 9-12
- Course Level: French 2 or higher
- Academic Performance: Finish first term with an A (90%) or better AND hold a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher in your high school French studies
- One-time fee: $20
- National French Honor Society bylaws
Japanese:
- Grade Level: 9-12
- Course Level: Japanese 2 or higher
- Academic Performance: Hold a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or better in your high school Japanese studies AND hold a cumulative unweighted overall GPA of 3.0 or better
- One-time fee: $20
- National Japanese Honor Society bylaws
Spanish:
- Grade Level: 10-12
- Course Level: Spanish 2 or Spanish Language & Literature 2 (Dual) or higher
- Academic Performance: Hold a cumulative, weighted GPA of 3.5 or better in high school Spanish language studies
- One-time fee: $20
- National Spanish Honor Society membership types & bylaws
Applications by Language
Applications have closed for 2024-2025 school year and will open again at the start of Semester 2 next year!
Not sure if you're already a member? Click HERE to find your name within each language honor society cataloged by induction year. There is no need to renew membership each year.
*Students: You will need to be logged into your school Google account to complete and submit your application!
Chinese Honor Society Application
French Honor Society Application