Selection of Members
of the National Honor Society
Membership in this chapter is an honor
bestowed upon a student. Selection for
membership is by a faculty council and is based on
outstanding scholarship, character, leadership and
service. Once selected, members have the
responsibility to continue to demonstrate these
qualities.
SECTION 1 To be eligible
for membership, the candidate must be a member of
the junior or senior class. Candidates must have
been in attendance at Kilgore High School for the
equivalent of one semester.
SECTION 2 Candidates must
have a cumulative scholastic average of 90.00 or
better from the 9th grade to the six-weeks
immediately prior to selection of members. Each
candidate must have completed Algebra I, Geometry,
and either be enrolled in or have completed Algebra
II or a third year of science. Candidates shall then
be evaluated on the basis of service, leadership,
and character.
SECTION 3 The selection of
each member to the chapter shall be by a majority
vote of the Faculty Council. Selection to NHS is a
privilege, not a right. Students do not apply
for membership; instead, academically eligible
students provide information to be used by the local
selection committee to support their candidacy for
membership. Membership is granted only to those
students selected by the Faculty Council. This is
not an election, nor is membership automatically
conveyed simply because a student has achieved a
specified level of academic performance. The student
must demonstrate overall outstanding performance in
the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and
character. A five-point rating scale is used in the
selection process. A cumulative average of 4.0 is
required for further consideration into the honor
society.
SCHOLARSHIP:
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A
minimum grade point average of 90.00.
LEADERSHIP:
¯ Is
resourceful in proposing new problems, applying
principles, and making suggestions
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Demonstrates initiative in promoting school
activities
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Exercises positive influence on peers in upholding
school ideals
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Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of
school
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Is able
to delegate responsibilities
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Exemplifies positive attitudes
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Inspires positive behavior in others
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Demonstrates academic initiative
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Successfully holds school offices or positions of
responsibility: conducts business effectively and
efficiently; demonstrates re- liability and
dependability
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Is a
leader in the classroom, at work, and in other
school or community activities
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Is
thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted
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Is
willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal
school attitude
SERVICE:
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Volunteers and provides dependable and well
organized assistance, is gladly available, and is
willing to sacrifice to offer assistance
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Works
well with others and is willing to take on difficult
or in- conspicuous responsibilities
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Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any
requested service to the school
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Is
willing to represent the class or school in
inter-class and inter-scholastic competition
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Does
committee and staff work without complaint
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Participates in some activity outside of school, for
example, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church
groups, volunteer services for the elderly, poor, or
disadvantaged
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Mentors
persons in the community or students at other
schools
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Shows
courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and
students.
CHARACTER:
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A
person of character demonstrates the following six
qualities: respect, responsibility, trustworthiness,
fairness, caring, and citizenship.
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Takes
criticism willingly and accepts recommendations
graciously
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Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of
behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise,
stability)
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Upholds
principles of morality and ethics (Maximum of 1 day
in AEC or 3 days of Detention)
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Cooperates by complying with school regulations
concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc.
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Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and
reliability (Maximum 5 non-medical/school business
absences in any one semester)
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Regularly shows courtesy, concern, and respect for
others
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Observes instructions and rules, is punctual
(Maximum of 3 tardies in any one grading period),
and faithful both inside and outside the classroom
¯ Has
powers of concentration, self-discipline, and
sustained attention as shown by perseverance and
application to studies
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Manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to
rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and
showing unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of
others
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Actively helps rid the school of bad influences or
environment
The candidate will also fill out a Student Activity
Information Form. This form will be used to obtain
information directly from the student regarding
leadership and service activities and to elaborate
on the student's perspectives concerning the honor
society and its values.
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