DHS Honor Society

The Deerfield High School Honor Society was established in 2007 to recognize students’ achievements in scholarship, leadership, character and service. Students who have achieved an unweighted GPA of 3.33 through their 5th semester, been cleared by the DHS Deans, and screened by DHS faculty will be invited to apply. Every applicant is required (1) to submit an Application for Admission form, which includes a list of extracurricular (and community service) participation and (2) to ask for and receive a Confirmation of Character from FIVE members of the DHS Faculty. Links for both the Application for Admission form and the Confirmation of Character process will be emailed to those students eligible for admission. 

Deerfield High School Honor Society was established to provide opportunities for more students to be recognized for their contributions to the school and community. Questions have been raised as to how colleges view a high school honor society instead of a National Honor Society on college applications, but our findings show that colleges and universities recognize all honor societies equally. The GPA criterion is the same as the NHS’s.  

It is the student’s responsibility to complete the application. All questions must come from the student. Following the end of 1st semester and once grades have been finalized, all students meeting the criteria will receive an email informing them of the opportunity to apply. If accepted, students will then receive an acceptance letter (also via email). Interested applicants should direct their questions to me at mwolf@dist113.org, (224) 632-3130, or find me in either my office (E107) or classroom (E113). 

Each application is carefully reviewed. If there are inconsistencies or questions, I will notify the student by e-mail and corrections/additions can be made.  

At the induction ceremony, each student is recognized and called up to the stage to receive their DHS Honor Society lapel pin. The ceremony usually runs for about an hour; a reception follows the ceremony.  

The student is expected to maintain the unweighted 3.33 GPA requirement, continue to model excellent character, and maintain involvement in student and/or community activities.