National
Honor Society
chapter
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NHS
and NJHS are more than just an honor roll. The Honor Society chapter establishes
rules for membership that are based upon a student's outstanding performance
in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character (plus citizenship
for NJHS). These 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 (and citizenship
for NJHS).
Service:
This quality is defined through the voluntary contributions made by a student
to the school or community, done without compensation and with a positive, courteous,
and enthusiastic spirit.
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 activities 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.
Citizenship:
The
student who demonstrates citizenship understands the importance of civic involvement,
has a high regard for freedom, justice, and democracy, and demonstrates mature
participation and responsibility through involvement with such activities as
scouting, community organizations,
and school clubs.