IRENE HURLEY CHAPTER OF NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

ELIGIBILITY

  1. Candidates eligible for selection to this chapter must be members of the junior, or senior class.
  2. To be eligible for selection to membership in this chapter, the candidate must have been enrolled for a period equivalent to one semester at Canton Jr. Sr. High School.
  3. Scholarship

Candidates eligible for election to the chapter shall:

  1. Have a minimum cumulative grade of 94% (The cumulative grade is calculated by averaging the GPAs from the 9th and 10th grade years, if a junior, or the cumulative grade is calculated by averaging the GPAs from the 9th, 10th, and 11th grade years.
    *Beginning with the class of 2025, students must have a minimum of a 94% cumulative score AND be within the top 20% of the class*
    The attainment of the grade requirement qualifies the candidates for consideration only; It does not indicate that the student is to become a member.  
  2. Achieve proficiency on 2 out of 3 evaluated state assessments (Keystone Exams)
    *Students qualifying for an exemption on state assessments (Keystone Exams) must obtain a minimum final grade of 94% in 2 out of 3 locally offered “trigger courses as identified in the academic planner*
  3. *Beginning with the class of 2027, students must have 20 total volunteer hours from 9th grade through the time of application.
  4. Receive a majority vote (3 out of 5 or 60%) from the Faculty Council

    Upon meeting the grade level, enrollment, and GPA standards, candidates shall then be considered based on their service, leadership, and character.

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