About Us
The National Honor Society is a merit-based organization comprised of some of the school’s leaders in academics and extracurriculars. Students in the eleventh and twelfth grades with an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher are invited to apply for selection into NHS. A faculty council reviews the applicants’ leadership, community service, and overall character to make the final selections. Once admitted, members of NHS serve the community by tutoring fellow students, raising money for charity, and performing other community service projects.
Four Pillars
Scholarship:
Scholarship is characterized by a commitment to learning. A student is willing to spend the necessary time to cultivate his/ her mind in the quest for knowledge. This pillar can only be achieved through diligence and effort. Scholarship means always doing the best work possible, regardless of impending reward.
Service:
The pillar of service can be reached in a variety of ways. The willingness to work for the benefit of those in need without compensation or recognition of any kind is a quality that is essential in NHS members. As a service club, the National Honor Society is highly concerned with giving its all to the school and community at large.
Leadership:
Leaders take the initiative to aid others in a wholesome manner throughout their daily activities. Leaders sacrifice their personal interests in order to yield to the needs of others. Leaders need wisdom and self-confidence to affect change in all aspects of their lives. Some examples of leadership can include, but are not limited to, leading group activities in the classroom and in the community, being an officer in a club, being a primary member of the band or choir, or being the captain of a sports team.
Character:
Character is what distinguishes one individual from another. It is the product of constant striving to make the right choices day after day. Students with good character demonstrate respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship in all of their actions.
Scholarship is characterized by a commitment to learning. A student is willing to spend the necessary time to cultivate his/ her mind in the quest for knowledge. This pillar can only be achieved through diligence and effort. Scholarship means always doing the best work possible, regardless of impending reward.
Service:
The pillar of service can be reached in a variety of ways. The willingness to work for the benefit of those in need without compensation or recognition of any kind is a quality that is essential in NHS members. As a service club, the National Honor Society is highly concerned with giving its all to the school and community at large.
Leadership:
Leaders take the initiative to aid others in a wholesome manner throughout their daily activities. Leaders sacrifice their personal interests in order to yield to the needs of others. Leaders need wisdom and self-confidence to affect change in all aspects of their lives. Some examples of leadership can include, but are not limited to, leading group activities in the classroom and in the community, being an officer in a club, being a primary member of the band or choir, or being the captain of a sports team.
Character:
Character is what distinguishes one individual from another. It is the product of constant striving to make the right choices day after day. Students with good character demonstrate respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship in all of their actions.
Admission Requirements
Gaining admission into the National Honor Society is a highly selective process. During April, all juniors with an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher will receive an email from the Guidance Department with the application for membership. After submission, applications will be reviewed by a council of five High School North faculty that will collectively decide admission.
Members are inducted at the end of their junior or senior year.
Please note that by submitting the application, you consent to the final decision rendered by the faculty council as to the makeup of the Executive Board of the Zenith Chapter of the National Honor Society, and waive the right to appeal, challenge, or subvert said decision.
Members are inducted at the end of their junior or senior year.
Please note that by submitting the application, you consent to the final decision rendered by the faculty council as to the makeup of the Executive Board of the Zenith Chapter of the National Honor Society, and waive the right to appeal, challenge, or subvert said decision.
Member Responsibilities
Meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of every month during lunch to plan agendas and discuss issues. All members are required to attend. If you have lab or another conflict, please reach out to any one of the officers or our faculty advisor, Sra. Warren.
Fifteen hours of service per year is a requirement for all National Honor Society members. This service cannot be a performance as part of a club or class, nor can it be as part of the requirements for another school organization. In addition, five of these fifteen service hours must be spent tutoring on behalf of National Honor Society. Throughout the year, there will also be fundraisers and other events that require your support.
Fifteen hours of service per year is a requirement for all National Honor Society members. This service cannot be a performance as part of a club or class, nor can it be as part of the requirements for another school organization. In addition, five of these fifteen service hours must be spent tutoring on behalf of National Honor Society. Throughout the year, there will also be fundraisers and other events that require your support.