GJHS Student Handbook - Grand Junction High School

membership may result from students failing to maintain the academic standard of a cumulative GPA of 3.5,
and actions of the student which reflect poorly on the aspects of character, service, or leadership.
Senior members of the National Honor Society who participate in our Baccalaureate Service and
Commencement Ceremony are entitled to wear the yellow and blue National Honor Society Stole with their cap
and gown.
For additional information, see the National Honor Society Advisor.
2. The National Art Honor Society:
According to the National Art Education Association (NAEA), the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) was
established in 1978 “for high school schools in grades 10-12 for the purpose of inspiring and recognizing those
students who have shown an outstanding ability in art. The NAHS strives to assist members in working toward
the attainment of their highest potential in art, and to raise awareness of art education throughout the school and
community”.
In February 2009, we applied for and were granted permission by the National Council to establish a NAHS
chapter at GJHS. The GJHS Chapter of the NAHS is designated as Chapter # 3042. According to the Chapter
Constitution, the Chapter was formed to insure and recognize those students who have shown outstanding
ability in art; foster excellence and a dedicated spirit to the pursuit of art; further creative abilities and talents of
the Society’s members, as well as the school’s entire student art enrollment; aid members in working toward the
attainment of their highest potential in an art area; increase an awareness of art in relation to other areas of the
school curriculum; and further aesthetic awareness in all aspects of the school’s total program. The selection
process for the NAHS is similar to that of the NHS.
Please see one of our art teachers for more information on this prestigious society that is for the best of the best
artists in GJHS.
3. Tri-M Music Honor Society:
The Tri-M Music Honor Society, Chapter #5664, was established to provide an appropriate method for
recognizing the music achievements of our students; strengthen our school’s music program; help society
members reach their full musical potential; motivate and recognize our society’s members’ musical and
personal achievements, credits, and grades; encourage society members to work together toward the same goal;
present inspiration and challenge to our society members; and focus public attention on our school’s music
program through community service.
The Tri-M Music Honor Society recognizes those Tigers who are enrolled in a school-sponsored music
ensemble and/or class for at least one semester; have achieved and maintained an “A” average in music for the
previous semester and at least a “B” average or the equivalent in other academic subjects; and have
demonstrated leadership, service, and character in their activities.
Please see the Orchestra Director, the Band Director, or the Vocal Music Director for more information on this
prestigious society that is for the best of the best instrumental and vocal musicians in GJHS.
4. National Technical Honor Society:
The National Technical Honor Society is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student
achievement in career and technical education. In 2010, we activated a chapter of this honor society on
campus. This chapter encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and
helps top students in our career and technical courses find success in today's highly competitive workplace.
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