Academic Honors & Awards

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - THE ANNA COZAD ACKLEY CHAPTER

Being a member of the Granville High School Anna Cozad Ackley Chapter of the National Honor Society
is an honor accorded to students who rate extremely high in the four areas of SCHOLARSHIP,
LEADERSHIP, CHARACTER, and SERVICE. The National Honor Society member is not only an
achiever in the classroom, but also in the school and community.

Selection and Dismissal of Members
1. To be eligible for membership, the candidate must be a member of the junior or
senior class. Candidates must have been in attendance at Granville High School for
at least the equivalent of one semester.
2. Candidates must have a cumulative scholastic average of 3.5 by the end of their sophomore year to be considered for induction. Candidates shall be further evaluated on the basis of service, leadership, and character.
3. A student who has received an in-school or out-of-school suspension, violated the
law, or has been caught violating the Academic Code of Integrity cannot be eligible
for induction on his or her first opportunity. The student will be considered for the
next induction if he or she has not had any further violations. Once inducted, these
violations can cause permanent removal based on the National Honor Society
Constitution and Bylaws.
4. The selection of members to the Chapter shall be decided by the faculty council.
5. If, after induction, a member’s cumulative GPA falls below 3.5, the member will be
warned once that the cumulative GPA must be at or above 3.5 by the end of the
following semester. If improvement does not occur, the member will be dismissed.
Leadership Criteria
Under the National Honor Society guidelines, a student is considered to have acceptable leadership if he or she exercises the following qualities:

•  Is resourceful in proposing new solutions to problems and making suggestions
•  Exercises positive influence on peers in upholding the school’s character ideals
•  Demonstrates academic initiative
•  Successfully holds school and/or community offices or positions of responsibility
•  Goes above and beyond basic school or community expectations to demonstrate reliability,   efficiency, or effectiveness
•  Demonstrates leadership at work or in community activities
•  Successfully organizes and implements group projects and/or activities
•  Actively assists others to achieve at a higher level through a school or community sponsored   program

Service Criteria
A student must have completed 40 hours of community service from the beginning of his or her freshman year with at least two non-profit organizations. No fewer than 5 hours can be with any single organization. These hours must be completed prior to when the selection application is due.
The student may count 10 hours of service from a school extracurricular organization such as an
athletic team, drama production, or pep band. All extracurricular hours must be completed with an organization that has been officially recognized by the Granville Board of Education. Chorus,
strings, and band participation do not count because these organizations are co-curricular, and
students earn grades for their participation.
An applicant may count 5 hours of service that is performed as a student council officer, class officer or other member of a school club that performs service (working concessions, etc.).
Character Criteria
Under the National Honor Society guidelines, a student is considered to have acceptable character standards if he or she exercises the following qualities:

•  Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously
•  Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of behavior
•  Upholds principles of morality and ethics
•  Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office,   halls, etc.
•  Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability
•  Shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others
•  Follows the Academic Code of Integrity and all school rules
•  Acts as a positive role model

CUM LAUDE SOCIETY
The object of the Cum Laude Society, founded in 1906, is to promote learning and sound scholarship in secondary schools. This society is a fellowship of scholars whose purpose is to recognize excellence in academic work.
In order to be inducted as a junior, a student must be ranked in the top 10% of the junior class and have at least a 4.0 grade point average.
In order to be inducted as a senior, a student must be ranked in the top 20% of the senior class and have at least a 3.5 grade point average.

FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY (Société Honoraire de Français)
The aim of this organization shall be to stimulate interest in the study of French, to promote high
standards of scholarship, to reward scholastic achievements, to create enthusiasm for and an
understanding of Francophone cultures, and to promote international friendship.
Candidates must be enrolled in the fourth semester of French or higher and have maintained a grade of at least A- in French for three consecutive semesters prior to, and including, the semester of induction.
Members of the French Honor Society who continue with French to the AP level will be awarded

LATIN HONOR SOCIETY
The NJCL Latin Honor Society is a special designation given to Junior Classical League students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and citizenship in Latin class.  NJCL Latin Honor Society induction shows prospective colleges and employers that a student values high academic achievement and has maintained proper citizenship. Colleges especially value language honor society induction because they are eager to accept students who challenge themselves in meaningful courses and succeed.
The Latin Honor Society membership is earned annually based on student performance.
To be eligible for membership in the Latin Honor Society, students...

•  are paid members in good standing of the National Junior Classical League; good standing   means being registered with both the state and national organizations.
•  active members in in the local Granville Latin Club
•  on course to completing a minimum of the first two levels of Latin
•  maintain an A- average in the current Latin course through the first three quarters of level   two, three, and/or four
•  exemplify good citizenship in school and the community

Members who are enrolled in the 4th year of Latin (AP Latin) will receive honors’ cords for graduation upon completion of the course.

SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY (Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica)
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is a national honorary society for the purpose of rewarding academic achievement in the area of Spanish and promoting the Spanish language and culture in our communities.
At Granville High School, we also have an active local chapter (Capítulo Domingo Faustino Sarmiento) where monthly meetings and activities, which include language, cultural enrichment and service, are directed and organized by officers. Dues for our local chapter are $5.
Members of SHH who remain active in our local chapter will be awarded graduation cords.
Candidates for induction must:

•  Be at least a sophomore.
•  Have at least an A- average in the third quarter of level II or beyond.
•  Have at least an A- average cumulative grade in Spanish for all previous semesters of study.