NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Selection of members

A candidate must meet the following requirements for qualification:

·        Member of the Junior or Senior Class

·        Attended SJHS for one year

·        A cumulative average of at least 3.6

·        Acquired 4 service hours beyond those required by St. Joseph High School

·        Achieved Honor Roll for 3 consecutive marking periods

·        Presently is achieving A’s and B’s

·        Enrolled in upper level courses

Candidates who qualify will be notified by mail and invited to submit the Student Information Form. This is not an application and does not guarantee acceptance to the National Honor Society.

Candidates will also submit a 350 word essay defining their character.

The Faculty Review Council, appointed annually by the Principal, will evaluate the above and select a list of finalists. This list will be submitted to the Principal for approval.

Timeline

December                Letters of Eligibility mailed

January                      Student Information Form and Essays due

February                  Notifications mailed

March                      National Honor Society Induction Ceremony