Grove Junior High Honor Society
Grove Junior High Honor Society
The Junior High Honor Society is a select group of students who have earned recognition for their outstanding scholarship and service. They have dedicated themselves to excellence, and they are working toward developing the character, leadership, and citizenship qualities that will guide them in the future.
To be considered for membership, a student must qualify in the following areas:
SCHOLARSHIP:
A student must maintain a cumulative 3.40 grade average from the beginning of sixth grade. This grade requirement is higher than the school honor roll standards and dictates that a student maintains a “B+” average.
SERVICE:
Providing service to school and community is another important qualification. Students may fulfill this requirement by documenting service rendered through non-profit community organizations or by earning service credit hours at school. Service to the community must be documented by a written explanation from an adult organization member (other than a parent).
In addition to the scholarship and service requirements, honor society candidates are expected to work toward excellence in the following areas:
CHARACTER:
Excellence of character requires a student to demonstrate maturity, self-control, and responsibility. Students who qualify will have gained a reputation for honesty, kindness, self-sacrifice, courtesy, and respect for teachers and classmates.
LEADERSHIP:
A student demonstrates leadership through participation in activities and class projects. Giving an excellent effort and setting an example of cooperation for all group members are important elements of leadership.
CITIZENSHIP:
Following school rules and meeting classroom expectations for behavior and cooperation are important elements in setting an example of good citizenship for others.
Is membership open to students at all grade levels?
Only eighth grade students may be officially inducted into the Honor Society, but sixth and seventh grade students may be recognized as “Potential Candidates.”
How are students selected?
All faculty members have an opportunity to comment on students whose grade point average qualifies them for consideration. These comments may be turned in to the school office at any time during the year in addition to the fall and spring staff evaluation periods.
Students whose conduct has required an excessive number of staff comments or office interventions will be reevaluated.
Is anyone available to counsel students or answer parent questions about the program?
Students and parents should direct their inquiries to the school office. Grade level administrators will be available to answer questions and counsel students.
The Junior High Honor Society is a select group of students who have earned recognition for their outstanding scholarship and service. They have dedicated themselves to excellence, and they are working toward developing the character, leadership, and citizenship qualities that will guide them in the future.
To be considered for membership, a student must qualify in the following areas:
SCHOLARSHIP:
A student must maintain a cumulative 3.40 grade average from the beginning of sixth grade. This grade requirement is higher than the school honor roll standards and dictates that a student maintains a “B+” average.
SERVICE:
Providing service to school and community is another important qualification. Students may fulfill this requirement by documenting service rendered through non-profit community organizations or by earning service credit hours at school. Service to the community must be documented by a written explanation from an adult organization member (other than a parent).
In addition to the scholarship and service requirements, honor society candidates are expected to work toward excellence in the following areas:
CHARACTER:
Excellence of character requires a student to demonstrate maturity, self-control, and responsibility. Students who qualify will have gained a reputation for honesty, kindness, self-sacrifice, courtesy, and respect for teachers and classmates.
LEADERSHIP:
A student demonstrates leadership through participation in activities and class projects. Giving an excellent effort and setting an example of cooperation for all group members are important elements of leadership.
CITIZENSHIP:
Following school rules and meeting classroom expectations for behavior and cooperation are important elements in setting an example of good citizenship for others.
Is membership open to students at all grade levels?
Only eighth grade students may be officially inducted into the Honor Society, but sixth and seventh grade students may be recognized as “Potential Candidates.”
How are students selected?
All faculty members have an opportunity to comment on students whose grade point average qualifies them for consideration. These comments may be turned in to the school office at any time during the year in addition to the fall and spring staff evaluation periods.
Students whose conduct has required an excessive number of staff comments or office interventions will be reevaluated.
Is anyone available to counsel students or answer parent questions about the program?
Students and parents should direct their inquiries to the school office. Grade level administrators will be available to answer questions and counsel students.
