NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The purpose of the National Honor Society is to honor students who are outstanding in Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service. Selection of students is an honor accorded by the Faculty Council. Eligible students invited by the Faculty Council must complete the Fenwick NHS application. The following scholastic requirements are necessary in order to be considered for the Bishop Fenwick Chapter of the National Honor Society: •
Scholarship: Candidates are expected to have a minimum cumulative scholastic average of 4.0. Scholastic eligibility is based on cumulative scholastic average arrived at by adding the weighted values for all of the major courses the student is taking in accordance with the national regulations. All scholastic records will be reviewed, including the trimester prior to the induction, which itself must be a 3.7, as well as the cumulative grade of 3.7 or better. Candidates for the Bishop Fenwick Chapter shall be received into the Honor Society during the Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Year. All scholastic records from freshman year will be reviewed, using the final average for each course. The scholastic criteria are based on the GPA and the other three areas are determined by the Faculty Council.
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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. At least fifteen (15) hours of service should be completed each year.
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Leadership: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify a positive attitude about life. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.
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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.
In order to ascertain the degree to which a student candidate meets the selection criteria, the local Faculty Council reviews the Student Activity Information Form, reads the student essay indicating desire to be a Chapter member, and relies on a current teacher’s letter of recommendation. Under all circumstances, the students are reminded that continued membership in the chapter is based upon students maintaining the standards under which they were admitted.
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