Diamond Canyon National Elementary Honor Society
Mrs. Tara LeCount, Principal
Dr. Amy Troutt, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Kristin Kurtenbach, Advisor
Local Bylaws
Approved April, 2015
Requirements for Candidacy
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Cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher based on five core subjects (Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social
Studies) with no grade lower than a C-.
No Citizenship, Achievement, or Effort grades of N or U on quarterly report card
Enrolled at Diamond Canyon for at least one semester (90 days)
Be an incoming Fifth or Sixth grader
Qualified candidates will be invited to apply for membership once per year during the last quarter of the school
year.
Requirements for Membership
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Cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher based on five core subjects (Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social
Studies) with no grade lower than a C-.
No Citizenship, Achievement, or Effort grades of N or U on quarterly report card
Must display evidence of Scholarship, Responsibility, Service, and Leadership
Students transferring membership must provide proof of membership and will become automatic members
Selection of members is made by a majority vote of the Faculty Council
Candidates must complete inductions in order to attain membership status
Induction of New Members
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Induction ceremonies will be conducted once per year during the fourth quarter of the school year
All sixth grade members will be recognized and honored
The induction ceremony will be held in the evening
Family members will be invited to attend
Student Requirements to Remain Active
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Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher based on five core subjects (Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and
Social Studies).
No Citizenship, Achievement, or Effort grades of N or U on quarterly report card
Members are responsible for submitting a copy of their quarterly report card by the designated deadline.
Members’ disciplinary records may be reviewed to ensure they meet membership standards.
At least two community service credits per quarter
Attend meetings regularly with the allowance of no more than two missed meetings during the school year.
Members who arrive more than 10 minutes late will be considered absent. Because members are allowed to
miss two meetings, no absences will be considered “excused.”
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Any member who voluntarily quits NEHS may not be eligible for reinstatement
Service Projects
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The chapter will offer service project opportunities each quarter. These opportunities will be assigned a credit
value
It is the member’s responsibility to check the NEHS website often for current service opportunities
Members are required to earn two service credits per quarter
Grounds for Hearing with the Faculty Council to Determine Membership Status (potential Dismissal)
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Not fulfilling meeting attendance requirements
Not fulfilling quarterly service project credits
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More than one probationary period earned within the school year
One or more Citizenship, Achievement, or Effort grade of N or U on quarterly report card
Behavioral “X” on quarterly report card
Office Referral
Poor classroom, special area, lunch, or recess behavior
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Hearing Procedures
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Members have the right to a hearing with the Faculty Council.
Based on the hearing, the Faculty Council shall review the member’s record and vote on his or her membership
status.
Following administrator approval, the member will be notified in writing of the Faculty Council’s decision
Members who are dismissed may appeal the decision of the Faculty Council. The administration of Diamond
Canyon will receive and handle all appeals
Per the national NEHS Constitution Article 9 Section 7, the National Office shall not hear any appeals
The decision of the administration is final
Grounds for Probation
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Cumulative GPA falling below a 3.75.
Any individual grade below a C-.
Probationary Categories and Periods
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The length and category of a probationary period will depend upon the infraction
During the probationary period, members shall remain fully active and are expected to continue to fulfill
membership requirements
Members will be notified in writing of their probationary status
Probationary Appeals
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Upon receipt of a Letter of Notification of Probation, a member may appeal
The member must adhere to the following steps in order to appeal any probationary status
o Contact the Chapter Advisor to discuss questions and concerns
o If after speaking with the advisor the member still wishes to appeal the probation, they may then
contact Diamond Canyon administration
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The decision of the Diamond Canyon administration shall be final
Per the national NEHS Constitution Article 9 Section 7, the National Office shall not hear any appeals
Faculty Council
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The Faculty Council shall consist of the Advisor and at least two voting faculty members
The Faculty Council serves for one year, beginning in August
Faculty Council members may serve consecutive terms
Officers
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Officers will be determined by the Faculty Council at the beginning of the school year.
Each candidate will give a speech to the Faculty Council during an after school session.
Following speeches, the Faculty Council will select the NEHS officers.
The Faculty Council will select the following office positions:
o President
o Vice President
o Secretary
o Historian
The Faculty Council may also appoint Lieutenants of Community Service
The President, Vice-President, and Secretary will be known as the Executive Council
The Executive Council will be held to higher standards than the general membership. Any action resulting in
probation or a hearing may also result in removal from office and Executive Council membership
In the event of an officer being removed, the Faculty Council will appoint a replacement
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