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What is NHS?
What is NHS?
National Honor Society is an honor awarded to students who consistently embody the pillars of: Character, Scholarship, Leadership and Service. Student that are inducted into NHS are those who consistently demonstrate excellent character, be good role models, maintain good academic standing and most of all actively participate in community service to leave a positive impact on our community.
CHARACTER:
NHS members are role models of good character by maintaining academic integrity and honesty. They effectively advocate for themselves and others. NHS members are active in school clubs and functions and promote kindness and compassionate connections within our community
SCHOLARSHIP:
NHS members are those who hold high academic standards and a commitment to learning. A GPA of 90 or above is a requirement for students to be active members of NHS. The district does not round up GPAs. NHS members are also required to help support academics at Schroeder by their willingness and availability to tutor.
LEADERSHIP:
NHS members are actively involved in the school community by participating in a wide variety of clubs and school activities. NHS members take part in leadership roles and are an active voice to make our school and community a better place for everyone.
SERVICE:
NHS members actively seek out and participate in service opportunities to improve our community. NHS members carry out a number of service projects throughout the year that support academics, connections to the community, and improve the school's environment overall. NHS members also work to support the service opportunities of other clubs and organizations.
How do students get inducted into NHS?
How do students get inducted into NHS?
Junior or Senior students who have a GPA of 90 or higher receive an email invitation to apply in the fall. Students who can prove that they actively embody all of the pillars of NHS then can pick up an application to complete. The application uses a point system for students to prove that they are well-rounded and can demonstrate all the pillars of NHS. Candidates must also get an adult recommendation (from a coach, boss, teacher, etc) that speaks to their character and they must complete an essay about how they embody the pillars.
Applications are due in the late Fall and are reviewed by a Faculty Council.
If your application is accepted, you are then invited to prove that you will be an ACTIVE MEMBER. In order to be inducted into NHS and in order to receive cords for graduation you must:
1) Attending meetings
2) Maintain your grade point average (90+)
3) Actively participate in service
There is a minimum number of meetings and service hours required to maintain active member status and receive cords for graduation.
ONLY ACTIVE NHS MEMBERS RECEIVE CORDS FOR GRADUATION
SERVICE
SERVICE
NHS members participate in NHS Sponsored events, as well as other general community service within our school and community. There are plenty of opportunities to boost your resume to get into NHS and fulfill your yearly hour requirements if you are a member. Some of our NHS Sponsored service activities include:
*morning UPK station support *providing academic support for fellow students
*community Trunk or Treat event * Red Cross Blood drives
*cards for Veteran's Day *Cards for seniors during the holidays
*Toy drive & supporting the Pirate Toy Fund *Support for the Masonic Lodge Spaghetti Dinner
*Webster Village Winter Wonderland helpers
*Open House/ Warrior Day / Curriculum Night helpers
*Helpers with some specific Webster elementrary school activities
*book drive & bedside book bags for UPK free book fair
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