Honor Societies

HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATION FORM

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.

National Honor Society

National Honor Society is more than just honor roll. The JPII Honor Society Chapter establishes rules for membership based upon a student’s outstanding performance in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Membership in NHS entails a commitment to maintain scholarship, service, leadership, and character. NHS members are required to fulfill a minimum of 20 service hours per school year. Apply for membership only if you are willing to attend meetings and participate in planned NHS activities. Completion of the application does not guarantee selection into National Honor Society. A faculty council will review complete applications and determine acceptance.

GPA Criteria: Sophomores who have a weighted cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.8, juniors who have a weighted GPA of 3.65, and seniors who have a weighted GPA of 3.5 meet the scholarship requirements for service. (See Ms. Blanton if you have questions about your GPA)

Scholarship: Sophomores who have a weighted cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.8, juniors who have a weighted GPA of 3.65, and seniors who have a weighted GPA of 3.5 meet the scholarship requirements for service.

Service: This quality is defined through the voluntary contributions made by the student to the school or community, done without compensation and with a positive, courteous, and enthusiastic spirit.

Leadership: Student leaders are resourceful, problem solvers, promote school activities, and are dependable. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities.

Character: A student of good character upholds the principles of morality and ethics, is cooperative, and demonstrates high standards fo honesty and reliability.

National English Honor Society

Membership in the National English Honor Society is open to JPII students who meet the following criteria and who are also interested in being involved with other activities outside of class.

To be considered for membership in the St. Bernard Society of the NEHS, students must meet all the following:

  • Completed English I;
  • Currently enrolled in honors English, AP English Literature, or AP English Language;
  • Have a weighted overall GPA of 3.5 or higher;
  • Have a weighted GPA of 4.0 or higher in English classes.

To maintain membership in the St. Bernard Society of the NEHS, students must:

  • Maintain the established GPA requirements;
  • Be enrolled in honors English or AP Literature;
  • Compete in at least two (2) writing competitions per school year;
  • Participate in community outreach, to include tutoring and/or reading to younger students.
  • Volunteerism will be strongly encouraged, though not required.

National Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta)

To be considered for admission into the John Paul II Catholic High School Chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, you must satisfy all of the following:

  • Completed Math II
  • Currently enrolled in an honors or AP-level math course
  • Have an unweighted GPA in math classes of 3.5 or higher
  • Have an unweighted GPA in all classes of 3.0 or higher

To maintain your membership in the John Paul II Catholic High School Chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, you must satisfy all of the following each school year:

  • Maintain an unweighted GPA in math classes of 3.5 or higher
  • Maintain an unweighted GPA in all classes of 3.0 or higher
  • Take an honors or AP-level math course each year
  • Complete at least five math-related activities per year 
    • Valid activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
      • Participating in math competitions
      • Visiting math-related exhibits/events/movies
      • Helping math teachers prepare class activities/organize
      • Tutoring (math only) 
        • 2 hours = 1 activity
        • Tutoring supervised by a JPII math teacher
        • Helping a friend or sibling with math homework does not count
        • Tutoring for pay does not count
        • All tutoring must be approved in advance by a JPII math teacher
      • Other ideas need to be approved by Mrs. Mabe or Ms. Gilroy before starting the activity

National Science Honor Society

To be considered for admission into the John Paul II Catholic High School Chapter of Science National Honor Society, you must satisfy all of the following:

  • Be in 11th or 12th grade
  • Currently enrolled in an honors or AP-level science course
  • Have an unweighted GPA in science classes of 3.5 or higher
  • Have an unweighted GPA in all classes of 3.0 or higher

To maintain your membership in the John Paul II Catholic High School Chapter of Science National Honor Society, you must satisfy all of the following each school year:

  • Maintain an unweighted GPA in science classes of 3.5 or higher
  • Maintain an unweighted GPA in all classes of 3.0 or higher
  • Take an honors or AP-level science course each year
  • Complete at least five science-related activities per year 
    • Valid activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
      • Participating in science competitions (Science Olympiad)
      • Visiting science-related exhibits/events/movies
      • Helping science teachers prepare class activities/organize
      • Tutoring (science only) 
        • 2 hours = 1 activity
        • Tutoring supervised by a JPII science teacher
        • Helping a friend or sibling with science homework does not count
        • Tutoring for pay does not count
        • All tutoring must be approved in advance by a JPII science teacher
      • Other ideas need to be approved by Mr. Johnson, Mr. Schutt, or Mrs. Lyles before starting the activity
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