National Honor Society
*Dates will be announced at least one week in advance
An organization with the purpose of honoring outstanding juniors and seniors. Candidates for membership are judged by their scholarship, leadership, character, and service.
Sponsors: Mrs. Blanton & Mrs. Malabad
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Policy for maintaining Membership in the National Honor Society
Membership in the National Honor Society is awarded to those who work hard to exhibit good examples of character, leadership, service, and scholarship. You have been chosen because of you past achievement in these areas. The following information shows the policy required to maintain membership in the national Honor Society. To continue as a member, you must strive to uphold these four characteristics. Faculty members are aware of the goals of this organization and will attempt to help you become the best student you can be. Because of the high expectations and requirements of the National Honor Society, however, negative incidents can be reported to a faculty council to determine whether or not action should be taken. Regarding disciplinary offenses there are two possible actions. Serious incidents, which are substantiated will result in the member’s removal from the society. Less serious offenses will result in the member receiving a letter of warning and being placed on probationary status for a reasonable amount of time to correct the deficiency. Use the Giles High School Student Handbook as a guide to distinguish between serious and less serious offenses. Grades of each member will be reviewed each six weeks. You must maintain at least a 3.45 GPA at the end of each semester. If not, you will receive a letter of warning and given a reasonable amount of time to correct the deficiency. The letter places the member on academic probation. Also, receipt of a grade warning, while on while on another form of probation, or vice versa, will result in dismissal. If the member’s GPA is not improved to a 3.45 the member will be dismissed from the National Honor Society. Members are also expected to complete service projects each semester. Failure to complete service projects will result in a letter of warning and the member will be given a reasonable amount of time to complete the service project. The letter places you on probation. If the service project is still not complete, dismissal will result. According to the national constitution, a member removed from the roll is never again eligible for membership. To accentuate the positive, we do not anticipate any such problems arising, but each member must take responsibility for his/her actions and academic achievement. Unless otherwise notified, your receipt of this policy statement constitutes your acceptance and determination to uphold the goals if the National Honor Society.
Criteria for acceptance into the National Honor Society
Giles High School Students with a minimum 3.45 GPA must fill out an Activity Information Form to be considered for membership.
Students must demonstrate outstanding character, leadership, scholarship and service. Students will be chosen for membership based on the following criteria.
Character (25 points possible)
No poor ratings by teachers (all excellent, good, or fair ratings) 25 points
1-2 poor ratings by teachers 20 points
3-4 poor ratings by teachers 15 points
More than 5 teachers have issue 0 points
Any disciplinary action regarding poor character 0 points
Leadership (25 points possible)
Three or more leadership positions held 25 points
Two leadership positions held 20 points
One leadership position held 10 points
No leadership positions held 0 points
Scholarship (25 points possible)
A 3.45 GPA or higher 25 points
Below 3.45 GPA 0 points
Service (25 points possible)**
6 non-school activities, work experience, school activities, service projects 25 points
4-5 non-school activities, work experience, school activities, service projects 20 points
3 non-school activities, work experience, school activities, service projects 10 points
Less than 3 non-school activities, work experience school activities, service projects 0 points
**In addition, if a student works 20 or more hours a week, they will receive credit for 4 activities
Students must score an 80 or higher to be considered for acceptance into the National Honor Society at Giles High School. Other circumstances, as they arise, may influence the decision making process. Scoring an 80 or higher does not guarantee selection by the Faculty Committee. Teacher and sponsor recommendations will also be a factor in the faculty committee’s selection process.