The National Honor Society (NHS) is a service based club for juniors and seniors who have at least a 3.50 weighted cumulative GPA and are in good standing. The NHS is based on the four pillars of service, leadership, scholarship, and character. Junior and seniors with a minimum 3.50 weighted cumulative GPA are invited to apply to the GTJHS Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) near the beginning of each school year. Letters inviting qualified students to apply are to be distributed in class at the start of the school year. If you do not receive a letter, please check that your cumulative weighted GPA is at least 3.50 before contacting the advisors.
The NHS application for the current school year can be found here. Applications are typically due mid or late September. Please check the announcements and the invitation letter for specific deadlines. Students are strongly encouraged to start working on application experiences over the summer to allow adequate time to strengthen any areas they realize may be lacking and to start gathering the required verification of activities. An optional informational session was held Wednesday, October 8, and a copy of the presentation can be viewed here. Students are strongly encouraged to begin working on their application before attending this session. Students are responsible for transportation home after this event.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee of five anonymous faculty members. Once members are accepted, a formal induction ceremony is held in the fall each year for new members.
Once accepted, NHS members must meet certain expectations in order to maintain membership. These expectations include paying annual dues, maintaining a minimum weighted GPA of 3.50 or higher, and completing a minimum of ten community service hours per semester (half of which must be service to the GTJHS community through NHS-sponsored activities).
A copy of the application signature sheet is located here. Additional copies can be found in the Counseling Office if necessary. This must be submitted on paper to the Counseling Office before the due date stated on the sheet.
Application Timeline
| Late September |
Invitation letters distributed by 2nd block teachers to eligible Juniors and Seniors |
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| Early October |
Candidates gather materials and submit both paper and electronic application |
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| Late October |
Faculty have opportunity to submit feedback on applicants. Faculty Council meets to review applications |
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| Early November |
Applicants notified of acceptance or non-selection |
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| TBD |
Induction Ceremony for successful applicants |