Example:
John Doe has six courses. His grades for this term were
2 A’s, 1 B+, 2 B’s, and 1 C
2 A’s = 2 x 4 = 8.0 Divide sum 19.3 by the number of courses (6)
1 B+ = 1 x 3.3= 3.3
2 B’s = 2 x 3 = 6.0 19.3 divided by 6 = 3.2
1 C = 1 x 2 = 2.0 Grade average = 3.2
Sum = 19.3 This student receives honor status
HONOR GRADUATES
Students graduating with honors from Enfield High School may be classified into four categories:
valedictorian, salutatorian, high honors, and honors. Honor graduate designation differs from the honor
roll in that students have achieved honors in this category cumulatively over a 3 1/2 year period and not
just 10 weeks. Selection of graduating seniors for each of the above honor categories is made on the basis
of strict mathematical computation of the grade equivalent that determines each student’s rank in class. The
grades of all courses taken from the 9th grade through the 2nd term of the 12th grade are taken into
consideration when determining these honor designations. The valedictorian is the graduating senior who
has attained the highest rank of all seniors in the graduating class. This student has the highest cumulative
grade point average throughout their 3 ½ years in high school. The salutatorian is the graduating senior
who has earned the second highest rank of all students in the graduating class. This student has the second
highest cumulative grade point average throughout their 3 ½ years in high school. High honors are awarded
to all seniors who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.6 or higher for their high school
career. Honors are awarded to all seniors who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or
higher, but below 3.6 for their high school career.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The National Honor Society, a high school organization established and chartered by the National
Association of Secondary School Principals in 1921, gives recognition to outstanding students on the basis
of scholarship, leadership, service, and character as exhibited in school and in the community. While the
principal reserves the right to approve all activities and decisions of the chapter, the advisor is responsible
for the day-to-day supervision. The faculty council, which consists of four or more members of the school
faculty appointed by the principal, establishes, implements, and reviews selection and dismissal procedures.
CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP:
1. Scholarship Requirement: To be eligible for consideration a student must have a 3.5 cumulative
average or better.
2. Eligible students are selected for membership by a majority vote of the faculty council, after
consultation with the faculty, on the basis of: (1) leadership, (2) service to the school and
community, and (3) character. The Principal, Assistant Principals, Deans, and the National
Honor Society faculty advisors are not eligible to serve on the faculty council.
INDUCTION INTO THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY:
1. Juniors will be inducted on the basis of their academic records in grades 9 and 10.
2. Seniors will be inducted on the basis of their academic records in grades 9, 10, and 11.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Mid-way through each marking period, progress reports will be issued to those students who are not
working up to their ability, who are in danger of failing, or are failing, or who are in danger of receiving
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