Granite Mountain Charter School Chapter of the National Honor Society
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society was founded in 1921 to create an organization that would recognize and encourage academic achievement while also recognizing service, leadership and character. Our chapter, named for former Hoboken educator Arthur E. Stover, was founded in 1961.
We are a group of individuals committed to the four pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service.
Eligibility for National Honor Society (grades 10-12)
To be eligible for induction to the National Honor Society, students must first qualify based on scholarship. Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and have been enrolled at the school for at least a semester (unless they were members of the NHS in good standing at their previous school) to be considered. In addition, candidates must exhibit a heart for scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Leadership can be as simple as taking on a leadership role in class on projects, or as formal as holding an office in a club or on a team. Service is any time spent doing something for the benefit of others. Character is holding oneself to a high standard of conduct always.
Eligibility for National Junior Honor Society (grades 7-9)
To be eligible for induction to the National Honor Society, students must first qualify based on scholarship. Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and have been enrolled at the school for at least a semester (unless they were members of the NJHS in good standing at their previous school) to be considered. In addition, candidates must exhibit a heart for scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Leadership can be as simple as taking on a leadership role in class on projects, or as formal as holding an office in a club or on a team. Service is any time spent doing something for the benefit of others. Character is holding oneself to a high standard of conduct always.
How to Join
The NHS and NJHS advisor identifies eligible candidates for the upcoming school year as the current school year closes. Invitations are sent to the student, parent, and guardian in April. Upon successfully completing the admission tasks, outlined below, the students are invited to attend the induction ceremony in June.
Students must complete the following steps to be considered for admission:
- Complete a candidate information form
- Write an essay
- Submit Letters of Recommendation
- Submit the waiver
- Additional items may be requested if necessary
- Attend Induction if accepted
Why Join?
Induction into the National Honor Society formalizes a student's commitment to be the best
they can be. It demonstrates to the world that they adhere to lofty ideals. It introduces them to other like-minded individuals and brings them in contact with community organizations through service projects.
Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.
Meetings
The 24/25 Induction Ceremony occurred on June, 2024. Monthly virtual meetings will begin for all members beginning in October, 2024.
Contact Information
Advisor: Briea Peace