This is taken directly from the GPISD Student Handbook and supercedes all other information.

Honor Society 

Middle School Selection and Dismissal of Members 

• To be eligible for membership, the candidate must be in middle school. Candidates must have been in attendance at his/her campus the equivalent of one semester. Some candidates may be ineligible for induction because of the semester ruling. Many students, including students of military parents, are required to move with parents or guardians who have transferred in their work. The present school principal should seek a recommendation from the previous school principal pursuant to the candidate’s selection. Based on the recommendation of the previous principal, the Faculty Council may waive the semester regulation. 

• Candidates must have a cumulative scholastic average of at least 91 percent or 3.6 (on a 4.0 scale.) in all core classes. Five points will be added to the final grade received in each of the Advanced classes (including Algebra). Candidates shall then be evaluated on the basis of service, leadership, citizenship, and character (an additional consideration for membership may require the completion of a Student Activity Information Form). 

• To be considered for membership, the candidate must not have been assigned to In School Suspension, Suspension, and/or Alternative Educational Placement in their previous year. 

• The selection of each member to the chapter shall be by a majority vote of the Faculty Council. 

• Members who fall below the standards which were the basis for their selection shall be promptly warned in writing by the chapter adviser and given a reasonable amount of time to correct the deficiency, except that in the case of a flagrant violation of school rules or civil laws leading to in-school suspension, suspension, or alternative education placement, a member does not necessarily have to be warned before being dismissed. The Faculty Council shall determine when an individual has exceeded a reasonable number of warnings. 

• In all cases of impending dismissal, a member shall have the right to a hearing before the Faculty Council. For purposes of dismissal, a majority vote of the Faculty Council is required. A member who has been dismissed may appeal the decision of the Faculty Council under the same rules for disciplinary appeals in the school district. 

 The following is intended to inform the community of the activities our requirements for membership, downloadable forms, and provide  links to helpful sites that are in cooperation with the chapter. 

Below are the steps that YOU need to take if you are interested in applying for NJHS this year: 

1. Fill out and complete the Application Form IN FULL. All pages must be completed.

2. You must complete at least 5 hours of community service.

3. You must have a GPA (grade point average) of at least 90 with no individual grade below 80 to be considered for the NJHS.

4. You must be involved in at least one school activity (music, sports, clubs).

Helpful Links:

1. NJHS Official Website: This is the official site of both the NHS and NJHS. - Everything from manuals to merchandise can be found here.

2. Character Counts Website: The NJHS subscribes to the Character Counts Organization and recommends chapters to promote the six pillars of character.