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National Honors Society

Sponsor – Lacie Bouldin
 

National Honor Society Qualifications

Adopted 2018-2019 School Year

Students must meet all 10 qualifications:

Scholarship

  •   GPA of 90 or above

  •    Passed all Standardized Testing

  • Enrolled in one or more weighted honors classes or OnRamps per year – must be in the class both fall and spring semesters

  • Currently involved in 2 or more extra curricular activities that represent Thorndale ISD. (Athletic Event, FCCLA, FFA(CDE’s, LDE’s and/or SDE’s, or represent Thorndale FFA with an animal or ag mechanics project, One Act Play, UIL Academics, VASE, Band, Principal discretion on all other activities).

    •   Your extracurricular activities must be signed off on and meet your Coaches/ Advisors qualifications.

Character

  • Attitude towards teachers, students, and others per teacher surveys

    • (Average of 25 or above on the surveys filled out by the teachers)

  • Has never been assigned ISS, DAEP, or OSS during the school year they apply for NHS

  • Three or less unexcused absences per semester for any period

    • (Three tardies per semester equals one unexcused absence)

  • Completed application submitted by due date

Leadership

  • Holds or held at least one leadership position

    • You must have a letter of recommendation to go along with your leadership position. This letter should be from someone who supervised your leadership role.

Service

  • Has participated in 20 hours of volunteer community service during the past calendar year.(For example April 2012 –March 2013)