Info for Prospective Members

A sophomore or junior student who achieved a Grade Point Average of 3.5 is academically eligible for consideration for election to the Aristos Chapter of the National Honor Society. The Grade Point Average (GPA) is the entry-level requirement for those invited to become members, and it must represent enrollment in a full academic course load at Holliston High School or its equivalent as determined by the Faculty Council. All candidates must have spent at least one semester at Holliston High School. Grades for all subjects for which credit is given are used to compute the scholastic average.

Students who wish to become National Honor Society members must also supply the Faculty Council with evidence of their service, character, and leadership qualification through submission of a portfolio.. To begin the portfolio process, a sophomore or junior who attends Holliston High School is notified of grade point average eligibility. The Faculty Council, a committee of five faculty members (excluding the current advisor of NHS), serves as the administrative body that selects and reviews membership, approves constitution and by-law changes, and regulates the society’s activities. This body reviews a candidate’s credentials and offers an invitation to those whom they select.

Once members, students must exhibit good character at all times, participate in 30 hours of community service, maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or above, and complete a leadership project each year as stipulated in the chapter by-laws. Members also must attend the annual induction event and mandatory National Honor Society service projects.

A faculty advisor serves as a liaison between the Faculty Council and chapter members. The advisor’s role is that of a student advocate. Any concerns regarding the National Honor Society or its members, not adequately explained in the by-laws, should be addressed to the advisor.

In late February/early March the National Honor Society faculty adviser will reach out to all of the Sophomores and Juniors who meet the scholarship pillar criteria via email, and invite them to apply for membership. When applying an applicant is asked to put together an electronic portfolio (using the provided template) in order to demonstrate how they meet the other three pillars of the National Honor Society. These three pillars are: Character, Leadership, and Service.

Please keep in mind that putting together a portfolio does not guarantee you will be selected. There is a faculty council that will review all of the portfolio submissions anonymously to decide whether or not the applicant meets all of the criteria for membership.

Specifics on how to complete a portfolio will be reviewed at a prospective member meeting in early March. Your email invitation will contain all of the details about the meeting and any other important specifics you will need to know.