Selection for membership in the National
Honor Society is made by a faculty council and is based on
outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
A student who has outstanding scholarship:
Must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher
A student who exercises leadership:
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Needs to provide documentation
for 50 hours of leadership positions/roles
Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities
Exercises influence on peers in encouraging school spirit
Is resourceful in contributing ideas that improve school life
Is able to delegate responsibilities
Exemplifies positive attitudes
Inspires positive behavior in others
Demonstrates academic initiative in classroom activities
Successfully holds position of responsibility, conducts business
efficiently and effectively, and is reliable and dependable without
prodding
Demonstrates leadership in the classroom, at work, and in school
activities
Is dependable in any responsibility accepted
A student who serves:
Needs to provide
documentation for 100 service hours
Maintains a loyal school attitude
Participates in some outside activities: scouts, 4 – H, church
groups, volunteers service for the aged, disabled, poor,
disadvantaged, etc…
Is dependable and well – organized
Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or less
visible responsibilities
Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders service to the school
Is willing to represent the class or school in inter – class and
inter – scholastic competitions
Completes committee and staff work without complaining
Shows courtesy by assisting students, visitors, teachers,
substitutes, and other school personnel
A student of character:
Takes criticism willingly and will seriously consider
recommendations
Exemplifies desirable qualities of personality, including
cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, and stability
Upholds principles of morality and ethics
Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning school
property, facilities, and activities
Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability
Shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others
Observes instructions and rules inside and outside of the classroom
Recognizes harmful influences in the school environment and assists
in improving the school atmosphere |