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 honor those students who 

demonstrate 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. 

Today, it is estimated that more than one million students annually participate in activities of NHS and its middle level counterpart, the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). NHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but also challenges them to develop through involvement in school activities and community service. 

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Members of the National Honor Society are selected from the junior and senior classes using criteria based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character.  Students who wish to be members of this prestigious organization must show a dedication to community service, leadership in school organizations, and exemplary character. Applicants qualify in the fall of their junior year by having a specified GPA of 3.75. National Honor Society members organize a variety of activities in order to raise funds for their various projects which benefit the school and the community.

Scholarship:

• Works at a consistently high level in his or her classes and achieves a 3.75 GPA by the beginning of the first marking period of junior year. 

• Displays a genuine interest in learning and understanding.

• Exhibits a positive attitude toward the class and the subject matter.

• Exhibits critical thinking in verbal and written form.

• Actively participates in classroom discussions and activities. 

• Strives to work up to his/her academic potential. 

Character: 

• Demonstrates highest standards of honesty, trustworthiness, and dependability.

• Demonstrates respect for peers, teachers, administrators, etc.

• Follows instructions, abides by rules, and exhibits appropriate behavior.

• Is cooperative, helpful, and kind to others. 

Leadership

• Takes initiative in helping or assisting students/faculty when appropriate.

• Takes initiative in making suggestions, proposing solutions planning, organizing, etc.

• Takes charge and is able to get the group to work in a cooperative manner.

• Displays appropriate behavior in all classroom/other situations and settings.

• Listens to others and gives consideration to their ideas, suggestions, opinions, etc.

• Shows ability to direct individuals in positive directions.

• Student acquires administrative roles in community organizations, student clubs, sports, extracurricular activities, and other special events/fundraisers.

Service 

• Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students.

• Volunteers dependable and well-organized assistance.

• Is gladly available and is willing to sacrifice in order to serve others.

• Cheerfully renders any requested service to the school.

• Mentors others; provides volunteer service to benefit the wider community.