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NHS is more than just an honor roll. The NHS chapter
established rules for membership that are based upon a student's
outstanding performance in the areas of schoolarship, service, leadership,
and character. These four criteria for selection form the foundation
upon which the organization and its activities.
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Scholarship: "Students
who have a cumulative grade point average of 85 percent, B, 3.0
(on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent standard of excellence, or a higher
cumulative average, set by the local school's faculty council meet
the scholarship requirement for membership. These students are then
eligible for consideration on the basis of service, leadership,
and character." (NHS Constitution, Article IX, section 2)
- Service: This quality
is defined through the voluntary contributions made by a student to
the school or community, done without compensation and with a positive,
courteous, and enthusiastic spirit.
- Leadership: Student
leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters
of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who
exemplify positive attitudes about life. Leadership experiences and
be drawn from school or community activity while working with or for
others.
- Character: The student
of good character upholds principles of morality and ethics, is cooperative,
demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy,
concern and respect for others and generally maintains a good and
clean lifestyle.
Information taken for official
NHS handbook.
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