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 |
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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 9 th grade through the 2 nd term of the 12 th 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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