Induction Requirements
Eligibility: Students are eligible
for possible membership during their 4th or 6th semester if
their GPA is 9.5 or higher on an 11 point scale.
Criteria:
Scholarship: a cumulative grade point average
of 9.5 or higher.
Leadership: promotes school activities, upholds
school ideals, contributes to the improvement of school civic
life, exemplifies positive attitudes in others as well as themselves,
and holds positions of responsibility in school activities and
organizations.
Service: maintains a loyal school attitude
even off campus, volunteers dependable service to the school
and community in extracurricular activities (which do not include
performances of any kind, playing a sport, or the simple act
of being a member of another club/organization.) in a positive
manner, and works well with others in accomplishing class, school,
and outside of school service tasks.
Character:
takes constructive criticism graciously, exemplifies desirable
qualities of behavior (the 12 Character
Ed. words of the months), complies with school regulations,
and makes smart choices and decisions in and out of
school.
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Selection Procedure:
As taken from the National Honor Society Handbook, “Selection
of students for membership, however, is the responsibility
of the local school through its faculty council. ”
1. The selection procedure will be determined by the faculty council.
2. Students’ academic records will be reviewed to determine the first
step in eligibility. (Just because a student makes good grades does not mean
he/she will be admitted into NHS. This is not an honor roll.)
3. Students who are eligible scholastically will be notified in writing and
will be given the Student Activity Information Form (application) to be completed
by a specific date.
4. The Student Activity Information Form (application) will be reviewed by
the faculty council, along with any other verifiable information about each
candidate and his or her activities which define the candidate’s leadership,
service, and character.
5. Selection: Candidates receiving a 75% or higher on the accumulated scoring
sheets, will be asked to become a member of NHS.
6. Notification: All candidates, whether chosen for NHS or not, will be notified
in writing. Students who are selected, and their parents, will be invited to
the induction ceremony. All new members will be given the BY-LAWS of NHS and
should hold true to the doctrine set before them.
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