The purpose of the organization is to create enthusiasm for scholasticism, to stimulate a desire for both citizenship and service to the community. Selection for membership shall be determined by a Faculty Council and will be based on outstanding scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. The completed packet will be due back to Ms. Humphries no later than the end of the school day on October 29, 2010.
The purpose of the organization is to create enthusiasm for scholasticism, to stimulate a desire for both citizenship and service to the community. Selection for membership shall be determined by a Faculty Council and will be based on outstanding scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. The completed packet will be due back to Ms. Humphries no later than the end of the school day on October 29, 2010.
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The purpose of the organization is to create enthusiasm for scholasticism, to stimulate a desire for both citizenship and service to the community. Selection for membership shall be determined by a Faculty Council and will be based on outstanding scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. The completed packet will be due back to Ms. Humphries no later than the end of the school day on October 29, 2010.
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National Honor Society Applications will be available on
Monday, October 18, 2010, in room 215 Due back by end of day Friday, October 29, 2010 Induction into the National Honor Society is a distinction of such a prestigious nature that no other award given during high school rivals it. The purpose of the organization is to create enthusiasm for scholasticism, to stimulate a desire for both citizenship and service to the community, to promote leadership, and to develop character in students at the high school level. Selection for membership shall be determined by a Faculty Council and will be based on outstanding scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Once selected, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities. Capital High School students in grades ten through twelve are eligible to seek application for induction into the National Honor Society. Freshmen are not eligible to be considered for induction.
Application packets are available from Ms. Humphries in room 215.
Interested students may pick them up on October 18th, 19th, and 20th, 2010. (Three days only!) The completed packet will be due back to Ms. Humphries no later than the end of the school day on October 29, 2010.
National Honor Society Membership Criteria
Scholarship: Students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 (CHS) either weighted or non-weighted. 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 can be drawn from school or community activities 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. Citizenship: The student who demonstrates citizenship understands the importance of civic involvement, has a high regard for freedom, justice, and democracy, and demonstrates mature participation and responsibility through involvement with such activities as scouting, community organizations, and school clubs.