National Honor Society Qualifications

1.  Must have been in attendance at Fulton High School (FHS) at least one semester.

2. Must be a junior or senior.
3. Current minimum grade point average is 3.3.

4. Must have been involved in at least four different extra-curricular activities during high school. These activities include (each activity counts as one): Baseball; Basketball; Cheerleading; Class Officers; Football; Golf; Jazz Band; Jazz Choir; Musicals; Plays; Scholastic Bowl; Softball; Solo and Ensemble Contest; Speech Team; SADA/PRT; Student Council; Thespians; Track; Volleyball; and Wrestling.
5. Must have been involved in at least one community activity.
6. Must describe your service performed in school and the community during your high school years. Service is generally considered to be those actions undertaken by the student that are done with or on the behalf of others without any direct financial or material compensation to the individual performing the service.
7. Must provide two letters of recommendation from teachers describing your character.

8.     Must demonstrate the following six qualities: respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring,

      and citizenship. The student who has good character:

·       Accepts criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously

·       Exemplifies desirable behavior (friendliness, poise, stability)

·       Upholds morality and ethics

·       Complies with school regulations

·       Demonstrates honesty and reliability

·       Shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others

·       Observes instructions and rules

·       Exhibits perseverance and application to studies

·       Is unwilling to profit from the mistakes of others

9. Must identify at least one leadership position that you have held. In addition to leadership positions, the student must exercise the following leadership qualities:

·       Is resourceful in proposing solutions, applying principles, and making suggestions.

·       Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities

·       Is able to delegate responsibilities

·       Exemplifies positive attitudes

·       Inspires positive behavior in others

·       Demonstrates academic initiative

·       Demonstrates reliability and dependability

·       Is a leader in the classroom and in other school activities

·       Is dependable in any responsibility accepted

·       Displays a loyal school attitude