National Honor Society Information
The
National Honor Society of Hillsborough High School is a duly chartered
and affiliated chapter of The National Honor Society. Membership is open
to 11th and 12th grade students who meet the required standards in all
four areas of evaluation: scholarship, leadership, service and
character.
Scholarship:
The scholarship criterion requires that a student take at least 30
credits each year and earn an cumulative weighted grade point average of
a 95.0 (not rounded)
Leadership: The
chapter requires at least one sustained leadership position. This
position can be held in our out of school, must clearly demonstrate that
the candidate directed a group of people, and must be described and
documented fully per the directions set forth in the Student Information
Forms. For the purposes of admission to the society, students may not
use the same activity or field of interest for both the leadership and
service requirement. The society is looking for diversity in it's member
activities.
Service: For
service a student must provide documentation of 20 hours of sustained
school and or community service since entry to high school. By
definition, service activities cannot be compensated, financially or
otherwise. Additionally, this service cannot be provided for a member of
the student's family. For the purposes of admission to the society,
students may not use the same activity or field of interest for both the
leadership and service requirement.
Character: To
evaluate the candidate's character, the Faculty Council uses various
forms of input: first students are asked for self-input in which they
will identify and describe any issues that might be of concern to the
Council: and second, members of the faculty, staff and administration
are solicited for input regarding their professional reflections on a
candidate's character.
The
Faculty Council carefully reviews these forms and Student Activity
Information Forms to determine membership. A majority vote of the
Council is necessary for selection. Candidates are notified regarding
selection or non-selection by the end of February. Non-selection appeals
should be directed to the principal by the deadline date indicated on
the non-selection letter.
Following
notification, a formal induction ceremony is held at the school in
March to recognize all newly selected members. First and second year
members are expected to attend the ceremony.