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National Honor Society Membership FAQ

 

Q: Who is the National Honor Society Advisor?

A: Mr. Jeffrey Tolson, School Counselor (tolsonj@newtown.k12.ct.us)

 

Q: What is the minimum required GPA to meet the scholarship requirement?

A:  Unweighted GPA of exactly 3.630 or higher.

 

Q: When are student's GPA calculated to determine eligibility for National Honor Society?

A: Academic eligibility is determined by the 4th or 6th semester unweighted GPA.

 

Q: I was in the National Honor Society at my previous school, now what?

A: Students who were inducted in a chapter at another school can transfer to the Newtown Chapter of the National Honor Society.

 

Q: I'm new to Newtown High School and I'm Junior with a 3.68 GPA, do I qualify for the National Honor Society?

A: Students new to our school must have a minimum of one semester at Newtown High School to be considered academically eligible.

 

Q: When is induction typically held?

A: The induction is once a year in the Fall.

 

Q: When are the Society's meetings?

A: The Society meetings for the 2022-23 School Year are once a month. All meetings are mandatory. Information regarding the meetings will be emailed to all members.

 

Q: Where can I find the National Honor Society By-Laws and Constitution?

A: On this website under the tab.

 

Q:  How many total hours of community service do I need?

A: 90 total hours (in-school or out of school).

 

Q:  What Leadership do I have to demonstrate?

A:  Active leadership in at least two organizations, one of which is affiliated with Newtown High School 

 

Q: What is the Honor Society Timeline?

A:  Step 1 (Summer): GPA's are calculated. 

 

Step 2 (Early/Mid July): Students whose fourth or sixth semester GPA of exactly 3.630 or higher 

are notified through USPS, Naviance, and/or E-mail of their eligibility. Parents are also notified through this method. 

 

Step 3( Late July-August): Students complete the student informational packet  and return the School Counseling office. 

 

Step 4 (Early September): Faculty council reviews the student informational packet.

 

Step 5 (September): Students are notified of their acceptance or denial to the 

Newtown Chapter of the National Honor Society

 

Step 6 (September): Students who were denied acceptance to the Honor Society 

may further clarify their informational packet to Chapter Advisors. 

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Step 8 (Mid to Late October): Induction Ceremonies

 

What are examples of leadership activities that demonstrate Leadership at Newtown High School?

 

Link Crew

Fusion

Create a club, drive, etc

Captain/Assistant Captain of an NHS team

Leader of a club or office-holder of a club

Mentoring a NHS student for at least a quarter of the school year

Peer Tutoring a NHS Student for at least a quarter of the school year

Library/Media Center volunteer

Career Center volunteer

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