St. John's Prep Chapter 

About the National Honor Society:

Established in 1921, the National Honor Society (NHS) recognizes exceptional high school students who embody four core principles: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. With over a million high school students engaged in NHS-related activities today, the society continues to uphold its prestigious legacy.

Eligibility for Nomination:

• Prospective SJP 12th grade candidates must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 95 or higher.
• Candidates must currently be enrolled in Honors or AP classes.
• Students should have completed three or more Honors / AP classes before their senior year.
• A minimum two-year attendance at St. John’s Prep is required.
• All members are expected to partake in the induction ceremony held at the end of September.
• Candidates' disciplinary conduct and attendance records are considered alongside their academic qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Upon induction, members are obliged to fulfill a minimum of 10 service hours*** each semester, coupled with semester-long responsibilities in peer tutoring.
• Maintaining an overall GPA of 95 or higher is required.
• Dismissal from the NHS may occur if a student violates its standards, obligations, or core principles.

***Service activities may encompass the following:

• Membership in a St. John’s Prep team
• Participation in a St. John’s Prep drama / musical production
• Membership in St. John’s Prep Student Council  
• Active participation in St. John’s Prep extracurricular programs
• Volunteering with an external organization, parish, or community group