National Honor Society
The Austin High School National Honor Society adheres to these policies. Students in the eleventh and twelfth grades are eligible for membership. A faculty council will be responsible for selecting students for the Honor Society. The selections will be based on student's scholarship, leadership, character, and service. To be eligible scholastically, a student must meet the following continuing prerequisites and requirements: must complete 4 units of English with at least 3 years of advanced classes. Must complete at least 4 years of Social Studies including Alabama History, Current Affairs/Geography, World History, US history, Government. Must Complete at least 4 units of science at Physical Science level or above. Must complete 4 units of Mathematics at Algebra I or above. Must take at least one unit of foreign language. Elective courses will be averaged into your numerical average. Must complete at least one year of P.E. Even if a student has a 90 or above average he or she may not be considered for membership if poor citizenship is displayed in school. This includes any area of campus and at all school organized/related activities. Leadership qualities will be considered in the selection process. Each November the National Honor Society will induct new members from the junior and senior classes.