National Honor Society

Announcements:


Sell the Jack in the Box coupon books this month.
Bring money and any unsold books to Mrs. Longoria by May 30.
Community Service hours due ASAP!


NHS News

1.      Have you turned in your membership dues?

2.      Minimum 4 hours of volunteer time by June 1. Turn in verification sheets when completed.

3.      Volunteer during Pi-Rate Club (after school math tutoring) and help your peers. One of the math teachers can sign off on your volunteer time.

4.      Chapter service project

5.      Fundraising for the scholarship fund



Being a Member Guide Sheet
Introduction (selections from the NHS Constitution)
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.
Selection Criteria

The NHS National Council establishes national standards for all NHS chapters. Local chapters create their own by-laws, which are consistent with and comply with the NHS National Constitution. The “national” NHS establishes rules for membership that are based upon a student's outstanding performance in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four criteria for selection form the foundation upon which the organization and its activities are built.
Scholarship: "students who have a cumulative grade point average of 85 percent, B, 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent standard of excellence, or a higher cumulative average, set by the local school's faculty council meet the scholarship requirement for membership. These students are then eligible for consideration on the basis of service, leadership, and character."(NHS Constitution, Article IX, section 2)

Service: This quality is defined through the voluntary contributions made by a student to the school and/or community, done without compensation and with a positive, courteous, and enthusiastic spirit. Verification form
Leadership: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about life. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activity while working with or for others.
Character: The student of good character upholds principles of morality and ethics, is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern and respect for others and generally maintains a good and clean lifestyle.

Monthly meeting are held during lunch on the first Tuesday of each month. $10 annual dues to be paid by 2nd meeting.
 
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