Mrs. Hance
Voorhees High School Science Department




 


 

Voorhees High
School

National Honor
Society


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National Honor Society

Voorhees Chapter

 


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