About
National Honor Society is an organization established to recognize devoted and driven students. These students challenge themselves academically, contribute their time to benefit their communities, practice effective leadership, and demonstrate outstanding character. These four attributes are known as the Four Pillars of NHS, which all members must exemplify to gain and maintain membership in the organization. Members who neglect to meet either one of these pillars at any time risk having their membership rescinded by the Faculty Council.
Scholarship
Prospective candidates must show dedication to their academic achievement and have a cumulative GPA of 3.6 to gain admittance.
Once admitted, members are required to maintain a 3.5 throughout their membership.
Leadership
Members should demonstrate leadership skills by setting a good example, contributing innovative ideas, and using effective communication to lead change and solve problems.
Most NHS members plan and lead activities, projects, and initiatives in a variety of ways throughout their schools, communities, workplaces, or churches. Simply participating does not constitute leadership.
Service
Serving our community not only speaks of our character but shows that we are ready to make a difference by contributing our time. Members are required to complete and document 15 service hours apart from time completed for other organizations.
Service is defined as action derived from uncompensated volunteerism or charity work.
Character
As conscientious students, we must always be mindful of the position we hold as leaders. According to NHS guidelines for membership, "The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record."