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Welcome to the National Honor Society - Kohler High School Chapter!
At the core of the National Honor Society are four fundamental pillars - Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character - which serve as more than mere symbols of recognition for its members; these pillars act as transformative keys unlocking students' potential, enhancing their educational paths, and ultimately empowering them to make enduring and profound impacts on society.
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Scholarship
To truly embody Scholarship, one must commit oneself to a journey focused on education and development. This dedication involves maximizing available learning opportunities, actively seeking knowledge not only in academic settings but also in personal endeavors. The practice of Scholarship does not solely require a specific GPA but instead, demands unwavering commitment. Ultimately, it originates from a desire to positively impact the world by improving one's own comprehension, skills, and proficiency through various experiences.
Service
Engaging in purposeful acts of assistance is at the heart of the everyday Service initiative. This entails adopting a service-oriented perspective and actively seeking ways to assist others. Within the Honor Society community, adolescents and young adults in local chapters are obligated to fulfill minimum service requirements.
While the number of hours put in is significant, everyday Service places emphasis on recognizing a need and addressing it voluntarily. Motivation may stem from a deep-seated commitment to a particular cause or group in need. At other times, it may be fueled by personal or familial responsibilities such as caring for siblings or relatives, or even taking on part-time work to contribute to family finances.
Leadership
Leadership is an extension of Service. While service and leadership may appear similar, everyday Leadership involves conducting oneself with respect, assuming accountability for one's actions and involvement. Leadership does not necessitate roles like being a presenter, a quarterback, a team leader or holding a formal position. Leadership entails being an individual who actively takes charge and ownership of one's own journey.
Character
Character involves the appreciation of various cultures and the establishment of relationships that demonstrate self-love and consideration for others. The qualities of good character are numerous and include: persistence, regard, moral principles, truthfulness, selflessness, and more.
Developing a good and honorable character is a significant endeavor. Frequently, Character is not evident until there is a notable demonstration of selfless actions, or more commonly, a highly visible misstep. Character is not solely about commendable or blameworthy conduct but entails a personal dedication to making ethical and empathetic decisions that impact both oneself and others.
How do I become a member?
Eligibility requirements:
Membership qualification requirements are set forth in the Kohler High Chapter’s by-laws.
The student must be an incoming junior or senior.
The student must have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
The student must have been enrolled for for at least one semester at Kohler High School OR have been a member of NHS in good standing at another high school.
Exemplary character (neither school nor civic offenses, nor other complaints) verified by check of records (i.e. referrals) and a teacher reference.
All of the above must be completed by the set date before the NHS Candidate Application Form is given to the eligible student.
Procedure for Joining:
At the beginning of the school year, juniors and seniors who have demonstrated the scholarship pillar by earning an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher will be invited to apply. The application is their opportunity to demonstrate the remaining three pillars to the Faculty Council. Applications must be submitted by the designated due date. Late applications will not be considered. Selected candidates will be inducted at a ceremony held in late October or early November. NHS members are then expected to continue exemplifying all four pillars throughout their time in the organization.
Member requirements:
Members are expected to attend ALL chapter meetings.
Participate in NHS activities/ events throughout the year.
Log/Document 20 hours of volunteering each year.
Maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above each semester.
Meeting Days: 1st Thursday of each month during lunch
Advisors: Ms. Bruder-Ebert and Mrs. Romanoski
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