Selection to the National Honor Society
is a privilege bestowed upon rising Seniors in the Spring of their
Junior year. Membership into the National Honor Society is not
accrued through an application, but is strictly granted by
the Faculty, as an honor to the candidate. Any
disciplinary action that the candidate has received can result in
non-selection. Each Spring, students who have qualified with a 3.8
GPA or better will attend a mandatory information meeting. During
the meeting, candidates will hear and see pertinent NHS
information and receive their Student Activity Packet along with a
time line for the completion of the packet.
Students qualify on the basis of the
following four criteria. Deficiency in any one of the four
criteria may result in
non-selection.
Scholarship:
Candidates eligible for election to the chapter should have a
minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.8 (out of 4.0)
weighted grade point average.
Service:
The student needs to be well rounded with participation in
extra-curricular activities in the school and in the community.
This should be demonstrated by volunteering cheerfully and
enthusiastically to give one’s services to the school, community
and classroom.
Leadership:
The student should have held a minimum of three or more leadership
positions such as a club or student government chairmanship, band
squad leader, or sports team captain. Acceptance of any documented
leadership positions in the community will be limited to only one
and must be approved by the Faculty Council. All leadership should
have an established pattern of the student seeking and carrying
out leadership responsibilities over an extended period of time,
as opposed to an ad hoc event.
Character: The
student needs to demonstrate positive attitudes toward school,
faculty, peers and studies. Courtesy, concern, and respect should
be shown by all candidates. During the student’s years at
Walton, the student should show desirable behavior at all times.
Arrogant behavior is not allowed. There cannot be any instance of
major infraction of any school rules. The student should adhere to
the dress code.
The entire Faculty will provide input on
each of the prospective NHS
Candidates to the Faculty Council concerning the Candidate’s
Service, Leadership and Character.
Students are selected for membership using the four (4) criteria
listed and faculty input.
