National Honor Society Each member of the junior and senior class
is evaluated individually by the sponsor(s) to determine points for
“scholarship” and “service” as demonstrated by their GPA and their involvement in school and community activities. Each candidate’s
name is then presented to the faculty who votes for those they feel have demonstrated the character and leadership necessary to represent Bunker Hill High School as a National Honor Society Member. Those candidates with the required GPA, number of activities, and 2 of the faculty votes are inducted into the National Honor Society. Each candidate must meet the minimum requirement for each of the four criteria:
Scholarship:
3.5 overall GPA which must not fall below a 3.25 once
inducted.
Service:
a. Juniors must show involvement in four activities
b. Seniors must show involvement in six
Each candidate must exhibit an average of 3.5 of the following
characteristics based on faculty evaluation of the two
remaining criteria:
Leadership:
a. Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying
principles, and making suggestions.
b. Exemplified positive attitudes.
c. Inspires positive behavior in others.
d. Demonstrates leadership in the classroom.
e. Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility
accepted.
Character:
a. Takes criticism willingly and accepts
recommendations graciously.
b. Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of
behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability).
c. Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and
reliability.
d. Shows courtesy, concern and respect for others.
e. Observes all school regulations, obeys instructions
and rules, is punctual and sets a good example both
inside and outside the classroom.
Officers are elected after new members are seated. This usually occurs
as soon as possible after grades are posted at the end of the first
semester, usually during first two weeks in February.