American Christian Honor Society
The American Christian Honor Society (ACHS) was founded by AACS in 1979 to honor qualified high school students in member schools and to be uniquely Christian in its emphasis. The American Christian Honor Society seeks to:
- Advance Christian Scholarship
- Challenge Christian Leadership
- Honor Christian Character
- Stimulate Christian Service
It is easy and inexpensive to begin a local ACHS chapter at an AACS member school. Request ACHS information from the AACS National Office, complete the membership application, and pay the initial registration fee. AACS will provide the school with the ACHS manual and other support materials. Supplies such as certificates, pins, year guards, medallions, etc. are also available. Each chapter is required to abide by the bylaws of the American Christian Honor Society.
Q: Are there differences in local chapters?
A: Yes, each local chapter has the freedom to establish its own times of induction, times and mode of presenting awards, and the type and number of meetings and projects.
Q: Is the American Christian Honor Society available for any schools to use?
A: Only a school that is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools may apply to form a local chapter of the ACHS.
Q: What types of awards are available?
A: Each ACHS sponsor may honor the individual student who qualifies with a membership certificate, an ACHS gold-plated pin, year guards, a graduation medallion, or the gold foil ACHS seal (to be placed on the diploma). The sponsor decides which of these supplies to use.
A: Yes, each local chapter has the freedom to establish its own times of induction, times and mode of presenting awards, and the type and number of meetings and projects.
Q: Is the American Christian Honor Society available for any schools to use?
A: Only a school that is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools may apply to form a local chapter of the ACHS.
Q: What types of awards are available?
A: Each ACHS sponsor may honor the individual student who qualifies with a membership certificate, an ACHS gold-plated pin, year guards, a graduation medallion, or the gold foil ACHS seal (to be placed on the diploma). The sponsor decides which of these supplies to use.
Q: What grades must students be in to be considered for the American Christian Honor Society?
A: Students must be in tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grades and must meet the qualifications established for Christian scholarship, Christian leadership, Christian character, and Christian service.
Q: How is the local chapter maintained from year to year?
A: Each local chapter files an annual report with the National Office and pays an annual renewal fee.
Q: Where would I find the ACHS standards, guidelines, and help for starting an ACHS chapter?
A: Guidelines for organization and structure; standards for the four areas considered before inducting members; suggestions for activities and ceremonies, as well as a model constitution, are all included in the ACHS manual provided by the Association.
