Academic Recognition

Honor Roll

At the end of each nine weeks grading period and at the end of each semester, students who meet the following requirements are placed on one of the following honor rolls:

1. Superior Honor Roll: GPA of 3.67 or higher and no grade lower than B.
2. Honor Roll: GPA of 2.67-3.66 and no grade lower than C.

Departmental Awards

Each curricular department of the high school will award a Bears Best certificate to one outstanding student at the end of each grading period. Additionally, one senior student and one underclass student in each department will receive recognition and a trophy for their academic excellence at the end of the school year.

Academic Letter "S"

Academic letter "S" will be awarded to those students who earn all "A's" for the first semester and all "A's" for the first grading period of the second semester. **A grade of a "B" in an AP course is the equivalent of an "A" on the school's grading scale.** Members of the Academic Team and members of the National Honors Society, will also receive this award.  The letter "S" will be presented to the student the first time he/she achieves this honor. The student will then receive additional academic pins if he/she achieves a second or third honor.

Valedictory Award

The Valedictory Award is presented annually to the senior having the highest four-year grade point average after eight semesters. It consists of a scholarship medal and the honor of the recipient's name being engraved on a plaque, which hangs on a wall near the main entrance of Shelbyville High School.

Salutatory Award

The Salutatory Award is presented annually to the senior having the second highest four-year grade point average after eight semesters. It consists of a scholarship medal and the honor of the recipient's name being engraved on a plaque, which hangs on a wall near the main entrance of Shelbyville High School.

Top Ten Awards

Academic awards will be presented annually at the Awards Night programs to the ten highest academically ranked students in each of the four grades.

Lord and Lady Mayor

In keeping with a long tradition at Shelbyville High School, the highest academically ranked male and female at the end of seven semesters will be named Lord and Lady Mayor of the May Festival. The May Festival is held the first Thursday in May and is currently a function of the Music Department.

Tri-M Music Honor Society

This international honor society is for music students in secondary music programs. To be eligible for membership, candidates must maintain at least a "B" average in academic subjects and an "A-" average in music courses. Upon filling out an application for membership, candidates perform a solo or in a small ensemble at a recital, or prepare a written report. Mr. Smith is the sponsor of the Tri-M Music Honor Society.

National Honor Society

The National Honor Society is a highly respected organization nationwide. Ms. Ulloa is the advisor. The charter for each NHS chapter requires the members meet certain criteria in the areas of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Candidates for the National Honor Society will be selected by the following procedure:

1. The selection process will begin in the spring. Juniors and seniors with a 3.5 cumulative GPA (based on 5 semesters and 7 semesters respectively) and who have been students at Shelbyville High School for a minimum of one (1) year will be notified of the academic eligibility.
   
2. Each of the eligible candidates will receive a Student Activity Information Form. The candidate will list her/his high school activities and offices held to date. School and community service will also be listed (community service and/or activity will be verified by an adult connected with that activity). This activity form is vital because the candidate's service and leadership will be determined by the information listed. Part of the selection process will include returning the form by the deadline listed. Since this will be listed as part of the instructions, it will fulfill the character trait of responsibility. Candidates should understand that these surveys are not applications for membership, and that review of information gathered does not guarantee selection.
   
3. Each faculty member will receive a confidential list of all students who are academically eligible. They will be requested to inform the faculty advisor of anyone who they feel does not meet any of the four criteria necessary for becoming a member of the NHS. The faculty member must submit her/his objection to any candidate in writing, and the conduct or behavior which is the basis to this objection must have been documented either by a formal (Student Discipline Form) or informal means (documented grade deduction, detention, telephone calls to parents, etc.). If the faculty member cannot demonstrate that she/he has documented the improper behavior or conduct in some manner, the objection will not be considered.
   
4. The NHS faculty council will meet in order to evaluate the candidates' activity forms and any letters submitted by faculty members. Only students who have met all four criteria of scholarship, leadership, character, and service will be selected. Candidates receiving a majority vote of the faculty council will be inducted into the chapter.
   
5. All candidates will receive a letter either Informing them of their selection into the Shelbyville High School National Honors Society or informing them of their non-selection at this time. Juniors not selected will receive suggestions and advice explaining what they may do to be considered next year.

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Shelbyville Central School Corporation
Shelbyville, IN
Last Updated: 11/02/07