FHS NHS

The National Honor Society (NHS), founded by Dr. Edward Rynearson in 1921, promotes scholarship, service, leadership, and character among students. With the support of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), NHS has grown into a nationwide organization, now encompassing over 16,000 chapters.

As NHS enters its second century, it continues to foster excellence, inspiring students to contribute to their communities and schools.

At Freedom,

Each member of the National Honor Society upholds the following four pillars:

SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship means maintaining a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 throughout high school.

FHS NHS members are expected to submit all assignments on time and ensure their work is thorough and thoughtful. Members are also expected to maintain a consistent unweighted GPA of a 3.5 or higher.

LEADERSHIP

Leadership is the ability to guide a group toward a common goal through effective communication, delegation, and commitment.

FHS NHS members are expected to take initiative both in and out of the classroom. This includes self-advocating by seeking help when needed, leading in class, sports, clubs, and community activities, and helping others without being prompted.

SERVICE

Service involves contributing to the community and school with a positive, proactive attitude, and a focus on making a meaningful impact.

FHS NHS members are expected to participate in NHS activities, attend meetings on time and prepared, and volunteer in the community.

CHARACTER

Character is defined by courtesy, respect, and high ethical standards. People who exhibit exceptional character are cooperative, honest, and reliable.

FHS NHS members are expected to be non-disruptive in class, trustworthy, promote positive ethics, discourage harmful actions, show respect for themselves and others, and uphold the Freedom High School Honor Code.

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