The National Honor Society is an American organization for recognizing outstanding students. Members are inducted at the end of each school year.
Purpose
The purpose of the National Honor Society is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in all students
Membership in the Hillcrest Chapter of the National Honor Society
Members of NHS are expected to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and to continue to display proper behavior and attitudes in the areas of Service, Leadership, and Character, and to participate in the activities of the chapter.
Eligibility
Only Juniors and Seniors can be elected for membership in NHS. An active member of NHS who transfers to Hillcrest will be automatically accepted into the Hillcrest chapter.
Candidates are eligible for selection after completion of their Sophomore (grade 10) or Junior year.
Membership is based on Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.
Scholarship Requirements
Candidates must be second semester sophomores or juniors and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Service Requirements
A Prospective NHS candidate will demonstrate the following characteristics in the area of service:
Puts service to others above self-interest. Gives time, efforts, talents, not for personal gain but for the class, group, school, or community
Performs committee work by request or by volunteering
Demonstrates courtesy and concern to teachers, students and visitors
Represents the school in various types of competition or performance
Renders service to the community
Leadership Requirements
Takes a constructive lead in the classroom, homeroom, club or other groups
Contributes ideas which serve to improve the school
Promotes worthwhile school activities
Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility
Demonstrates a good influence on others
Shows initiative in studies and activities
Character Requirements
Meets promptly individual pledges and responsibilities to the school, teachers, administrators and the community
Demonstrates the highest standards of attitude concerning honesty, responsibility and fairness
Willingly abides with school regulations concerning attendance and all school property