To be considered for membership in the Red Bank Regional’s National Honor Society, juniors must meet or submit the following criteria:

• A certain cumulative GPA:

  • The Class of 2025 will have a cumulative 93 GPA requirement (weighted). 

  • The Class of 2026 will have a cumulative 88 GPA (unweighted) requirement. 

  • The Class of 2027 will have a cumulative 88 GPA (unweighted) requirement.

• Two teacher recommendations

• A list of leadership roles (at least 3 leadership roles are required for acceptance). 

• Documentation of at least 40 hours of community service activities (10 hours may be RBR related, the remaining 30 hours must be completed outside of RBR)

• A 150-200 word personal statement

Upon becoming a member of Red Bank Regional’s National Honor Society, students will be expected to complete or participate in the following. Failure to adhere to any of the requirements below will result in the termination of membership.

• Complete and document at least 40 hours of community service activities

  • 10 hours may be through RBR related activities/clubs

  • 30 hours MUST BE outside of RBR related activites/clubs (ie. Lunch Break, religious organizations, scouts, etc.)

• Actively monitor the NHS Google Classroom

• Research and share service projects and activity opportunities with fellow members 

• Maintain a blemish-free discipline record

• Pay the membership fee of $25 via cash or check

  • If paying by check, please make checks payable to Red Bank Regional High School and include NHS & your name in the memo line.

• Attend monthly meetings

  • Students must communicate scheduling conflicts with the adviser prior to the meeting for an absence to be excused. Membership will be terminated after three unexcused absences.

Requirements of the National Honor Society character component:

• Candidates must request a recommendation from two teachers.

  • Teachers will email Mrs. Joyce with their comments

• Candidates must be known for their exemplary character both in and out of school. 

• Candidates must have a blemish-free discipline record.

Examples of Extracurricular Involvement:

• Club membership

• VPA productions 

• Sports team participation

• After school employment

Requirements of the National Honor Society service component:

• The candidate must have completed a minimum of 40 hours of community service beginning September of 9th grade.

• Please note that volunteer service is not necessarily community service. The service must benefit the greater good, such as participating in environmental projects or humanitarian causes, and/or aiding the less fortunate. 

• School-affiliated activities must take place outside of school and school hours. Please note that attending meetings or serving as an officer or member of a service group does not count toward the service component. Holding a position as an officer should be listed under the leadership component. 

• The activities must be of no financial or personal benefit to the volunteer. However, not all activities for which one does not receive compensation are viable community service activities.

• Hours must be logged on the form included in this document and candidates must provide contact information so that service participation can be verified.

• At least 30 hours must be from outside RBR organizations/clubs/activities.  10 hours may be from RBR organizations/clubs/activities.

Examples of Community Service:

• Volunteering as an EMT

• Volunteering at a soup kitchen

• Working directly with the elderly or special needs populations

• Coaching special needs or economically disadvantaged children

• Ringing Salvation Army bells on an evening or weekend

• Volunteering at a hospital/medical facility

• Organizing a fundraising event that is non-school related

• Scouting community service projects 

• Volunteering to complete projects at the local Parks and Recreation 

• Participating in community events

  • Beach sweeps, litter pickup, etc.

• Fundraising events

  •  Day-long walk-a-thons (such as Relay for Life) count as 2 hours of service

• Participating in, and not just donating to, charity drives 

  • Food drives, clothing drives, etc.

Along with documentation of your character, leadership, and service, please submit a 150-200 word personal statement reflecting on one, or a combination, of the following:

• A meaningful service activity you were/are involved in

• A description of why you are qualified for membership in RBR’s NHS

• An explanation of the unique qualities you’ll bring to the RBR’s NHS