National Honor Society

More than an honor roll

NHS at ALA Sierra Vista

The National Honor Society (NHS) recognizes ALA Sierra Vista students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. More than an honor roll, NHS honors students who lead by example and strengthen the life of their school and community.

Through NHS, students do more than earn recognition. They take on service, mentor their peers, and help improve conditions at Sierra Vista and beyond. These experiences help students grow into dependable leaders, engaged citizens, and active members of the Sierra Vista community.

Student Eligibility

Students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 3.5 in 9th and 10th grade are eligible to apply in the fall of their junior year. GPAs are not rounded. Eligible students receive an invitation to apply along with the full application packet and instructions.

Students who don't meet the GPA requirement as juniors are encouraged to keep working toward it — eligibility is reviewed again in the fall of senior year. Because scholarship is only one of four pillars, students are also encouraged to build a record of service and involvement well before they apply.

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AT A GLANCE
Eligible Classes Junior & Senior
Minimum GPA 3.5 cumulative unweighted or weighted
Are GPAs rounded? No
Chapter Founded 2026
Advisors Mrs. Speck
Mr. Stocker

Election to the Society

The National Honor Society recognizes students for outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Meeting the grade point average requirement of 3.5 is not the sole criteria for acceptance.

Evidence that you meet the qualifications of scholarship, leadership, character, and service — as well as at least a cumulative unweighted grade point average of 3.5 — is necessary to be eligible for membership.

Membership

Membership in the chapter is an honor bestowed upon a student. Selection for membership is by a faculty council and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service.

Once selected, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities. Members who resign or are dismissed are never again eligible for its benefits.

The Four Pillars

What the Faculty Council Looks For

SCHOLARSHIP

A cumulative unweighted grade point average of 3.5 or above, earned as a member of the junior or senior class. GPAs will not be rounded.

The Student Who Leads

LEADERSHIP

  • Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions

  • Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities

  • Exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals

  • Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school

  • Is able to delegate responsibilities

  • Exemplifies positive attitudes

  • Inspires positive behavior in others

  • Demonstrates academic initiative

  • Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibilities, conducting business efficiently and effectively, and without prodding, demonstrates reliability and dependability

  • Demonstrates leadership in the classroom, at work, and in school or community activities

  • Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted

The Student Who SERVES:

SERVICE

  • Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude

  • Participates in some outside activity (examples: girl scouts, boy scouts, church groups, volunteer service for the aged, poor or disadvantaged, etc.)

  • Volunteers dependable and well-organized assistance, is gladly available, and is willing to sacrifice to offer assistance

  • Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities

  • Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school

  • Is willing to represent the class or school in inter-class and inter-scholastic competition

  • Does committee and staff work uncomplainingly

  • Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students

The Student of CHARACTER:

CHARACTER

  • Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendation graciously

  • Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities or behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, and stability)

  • 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

  • Observes instruction and rules, punctuality, and faithfulness both inside and outside of the classroom

  • Has powers of concentration and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies

  • Maintains truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of others

  • Actively helps to rid the school of bad influences or environment

Questions about eligibility or the application process?

Direct them to NHS advisors Mrs. Speck and Mr. Stocker. Eligible students receive their letter and complete application packet by email in October of 2026.

Contact NHS Advisors

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