National Honor Society
Juniors and Seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or greater (weighted or un-weighted) are eligible for induction to the National Honor Society. Other membership requirements are leadership, service, and character. Leadership is demonstrated through elected office of a club or organization or another position of responsibility in school or the community. Service is any qualifying service at school or in the community. Teachers attest to applicants’ character by the completion of forms provided in the NHS application packet. An induction of new members occurs in the spring. Membership is not automatically conferred upon application. The following guidelines elaborate on the definition of leadership, service and character:
Leadership
The student who exercises leadership:
Is resourceful in applying principles and making suggestions
Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities
Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school
Exemplifies positive attitudes and is thoroughly dependable
Demonstrates academic initiative
Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, conducting business effectively and efficiently, demonstrates reliability and dependability
Is a leader in the classroom, at work, and in school or community
Service
The student who serves:
Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude
Participates in an outside activity
Volunteers dependable and well-organized assistance
Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders service to the school
Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers and students
Character
The student of character:
Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability)
Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously
Upholds principles of morality and ethics
Cooperates by complying with school regulations
Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability
Shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others
Selection into the National Honor Society
Admittance to the NHS is not automatically granted. It is based on a committee decision after an application is reviewed. Selection may be based on adherence to school rules and civic laws. Students may appeal non-selection.
Dismissal from National Honor Society
Members who fall below the standards that were the basis for their selection may be dismissed from the NHS. Members must maintain at least the 3.5 GPA. Ongoing membership is also subject to adherence to service requirements, school rules and civic laws
Students at Quince Orchard earn recognition for outstanding achievement in a variety of Honor Societies sponsored by Quince Orchard teachers. Members of these groups offer service to the school in various ways, such as offering free tutoring at lunch each day. Each of these societies honors their members at graduation by the cords students wear signifying their participation in their Honor Society (ies). These societies are instrumental in the success of our school and we applaud these students for their accomplishments and thank them for their help.
American Sign Language Honor Society
Chinese Honor Society
French Honor Society
International Thespian Society
Latin Honor Society
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society
National Art Honor Society
National English Honor Society
National Science Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society
Quill and Scroll Journalism Honor Society
Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society