Students who excel academically and model exceptional responsibility can become members through a local selection process that concludes with induction into the school’s National Elementary Honor Society chapter.
Membership provides an outstanding means to prepare and shape students for their middle level and high school experiences.
Eligibility Requirements
Students in grades 5-6, who have been enrolled at the school for the equivalent of one semester, and who meet the cumulative GPA requirement of 3.0, are eligible to be candidates for membership.
- Scholarship
Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. - Responsibility – Positive qualities of responsibility may include high standards of honesty and reliability, demonstrating courtesy, concern, and respect of others, and good citizenship.
Once selected and inducted, members continue to demonstrate these qualities, and participate in chapter activities to build and improve their Leadership and Service skills.
Understanding the Obligations of Membership
Students who accept membership and are inducted into the chapter should be aware of the time and commitment involved with this honor. For example, there are monthly chapter meetings (1 absence per semester is permitted with written or oral communication of absence). The chapter bylaws should articulate the yearly meeting schedule and member attendance obligations. Members also must participate in chapter service projects to benefit the school and community. Students will complete 8 hours a semester (16 total hours for the year).