Qualities of an NHS Member
An Honor Society member exhibits excellence in academics and leadership, honorable and admirable character, and demonstrates a commitment to service - all of which indicate that the member is willing to use personal talents and skills for the improvement of both self and society.
This information is also located on the "Completing the Information Packet" page, along with instructions! Also, at the bottom of this page is a file called "Steps to Becoming a Good NHS Member". This document outlines what it takes to be a positive role model and a good member of NHS.
Character:
A 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. The character of eligible students, including discipline and referral records, will be discussed by all ECHS-Charlotte faculty members. The Faculty Council will then use their discretion of good character and a simple majority vote to approve students for membership into ECHS-Charlotte NHS. The character of ECHS-Charlotte NHS members will be reviewed each semester by the Faculty Council for any member receiving a referral of any kind. Referrals relating to academic dishonesty will automatically disqualify students on the basis of character.
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. Eligible students will describe their service contributions to the school or community as part of their information packet to ECHS-Charlotte NHS. The Faculty Council will then evaluate students for service and use a majority vote to approve applicants for membership. Although no minimum number of hours or service projects is required for approval, exemplary members will have service records that have them on track to exceed the level set by Florida's Bright Futures Academic Scholars Program.
Scholarship:
Students with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.6 meet the scholarship requirement of ECHS-Charlotte NHS. These students are eligible for consideration by the Faculty Council on the basis of character, service and leadership.
Leadership:
Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea contributors, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about life. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others. Eligible students will describe their leadership experiences in their information packet to ECHS-Charlotte NHS. Holding an officer position in a club is in no way a requirement for leadership, nor is it alone an indication of leadership. The Faculty Council will evaluate leadership with an emphasis on a student's ability to initiate and maintain leadership roles and will approve applicants using their discretion and a majority vote.
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