Students in grades 4-6, who have been enrolled at the school for the equivalent of one semester, and who meet the cumulative GPA requirement (Scholarship) set by their school’s chapter, are eligible to be candidates for membership. Each chapter determines which grade levels will be included in their local selection process. Each chapter is required to publish a description of their selection procedure, and to consider eligible candidates for membership. A faculty council is required to evaluate and select new members, and a majority vote of the council is required for selection.
- Scholarship
- Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. (Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA.) *Addendum for Collegiate Prep Chapter - Scholars must maintain at least 85% or above for every class. Grades are evaluated every semester.
- Responsibility
- Positive qualities of responsibility may include high standards of honesty and reliability, demonstrating courtesy, concern, and respect of others, and good citizenship. Each chapter sets its own requirements for this criterion.
Once selected and inducted, members continue to demonstrate these qualities, and participate in chapter activities to build and improve their Leadership and Service skills.
