By Mariah Coleman '11

 

Marine Math and Science Academy will soon be offering a chance to join the National Honor Society (NHS). Once NHS is up and running, students in NHS will create and implement at least one service learning opportunity per semester. Furthermore, each student will continue to work on earning service learning hours by fully participating with at least two outside organizations. Students have the opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized organization that will offer the opportunity for a variety of scholarships and unique experiences. Plus, being a NHS member is a good selling point when applying for college!

10th-12th grade students with a GPA of 3.0 or better are invited to complete the membership "application" that will be reviewed by a panel of teachers.

After the GPA criteria is met, the following criteria is looked at:

10th grade - 25+ hours submitted

11th grade - 35+ hours submitted

12th grade - 45+ hours submitted

rank

school programs/ activities

community groups

upholds principles of morality and ethics, is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; maintains a good and clean lifestyle

Understands importance of civic involvement; high regard for freedom, justice and democracy. Mature participation and responsibility through involvement with community organizations and school clubs.

The panel of teachers will make the decision about who meets the criteria and there will be an induction ceremony celebrating this accomplishment early in the fall and again in the spring next year. Once established, induction ceremonies will only happen in the spring.

If you have additional questions about joining the National Honors Society, you should contact Ms. Moorehouse.