The National Honor Society extends membership opportunities to candidates on the basis of the student's academic achievement, leadership skills, service to school and community and personal character. Selection for membership is based on scholarship, exemplary character and outstanding leadership and service. To be eligible for membership, the candidate must have spent one semester in Unity High School, must have completed 3 semesters of high school and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and be in the top 20% of his/her class. Based on these evaluations, a faculty council approved by the principal makes final selection for membership. Once selected, members must continue to demonstrate the qualities for which they were selected.
The four areas of consideration for membership to the Unity Chapter of the National Honor Society are: Academic Achievement, Service, Leadership, and Character. Descriptions of these areas are defined below:
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Students being nominated for membership in the Unity High School chapter of the National Honor Society must have a minimum of 3.5 out of a 4.0 grade point average by the end of first semester of their sophomore or junior year.
SERVICE
Students who seek membership in Unity High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society are service oriented. NHS members volunteer for activities that help their school, community and/or assist organizations that will serve a greater good or be of benefit to society.
LEADERSHIP
Students seeking membership in the Unity High School NHS chapter are willing to accept a variety of leadership roles. NHS members are positive influences, are self motivated and take initiative in planning, organizing and working at service projects.
CHARACTER
Students seeking membership in the Unity High School NHS demonstrate the highest standards of attitude toward honesty and reliability, comply with school and community guidelines and laws, and exemplify the desirable personality qualities of cooperation, friendliness, poise, respect for self and others and are a good steward and representative of the school at all times.