Why NHS?

The National Honor Society recognizes outstanding juniors and seniors at Arlington who have demonstrated the traits of scholarship, leadership, character, and service.  In addition to the obvious prestige associated with membership, members receive the seal of the National Honor Society on their diploma upon graduation.

Selection of Members

Students following a college preparatory program who have completed their sophomore year with a cumulative average of 3.0 or higher for grades 9 and up are considered to have met the scholarship standard.  In addition to meeting this scholarship requirement, students applying for NHS recognition will be required to compose essays on each of the three remaining characteristics.  These essays will be evaluated by a faculty committee, which will finalize membership.

Maintenance of Membership

Continued membership in the society is contingent on maintaining the 3.0 cumulative average and remaining in good standing with the school.  Any member placed on behavioral probation will automatically be dismissed form membership in the NHS.

Transfer Students

If the student transfers to Arlington from another school in which he/she was a member of the National Honor Society, he/she will automatically becomes a member of the Arlington chapter on presentation of a letter from the principal of his former school, stating that he was a member in good standing at that school.