National Honor Society

List of 4 items.

• Character

  Members of the National Honor Society have strength of character. Applicants must demonstrate that they are friendly, helpful, polite, mature, respectful, and show concern for others. Members of the National Honor Society are expected to comply with the school’s code of behavior as described in the student handbook and to uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity at all times. Violations of the school’s code of behavior as stated in the student handbook may result in the withholding of an invitation to apply for membership, or the removal of a member from the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society.

• Leadership

  Members of the National Honor Society have a positive attitude and inspire positive behaviors in others. Through active participation in class, school clubs, sports, service initiatives, community organizations, and/or employment, applicants for membership should demonstrate enthusiasm, dependability and generosity with their time and effort. This may include holding formal leadership positions (ex: Treasurer, Editor, Team Captain) or making significant contributions (ex: recruiting new club members, writing articles for the newspaper, organizing a fundraiser, etc.)  Applicants should offer clear descriptions of their co-curricular roles in their application. 

• Scholarship

  Members of the National Honor Society are scholars. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 is required of all applicants. Students who meet this standard at the end of their sophomore or junior year are invited to apply. Beyond the grade point average, applicants must be a positive presence in their academic classes. They must show initiative and dependability, work well with other students, exhibit a strong work ethic, and demonstrate openness to growth.  

• Service

  Members of the National Honor Society are committed to service in the school and in the broader community. All students applying for membership must be current with the completion of required community services hours for their grade level at BC High. Applicants are invited to include any additional community service hours as an optional part of their application. After induction into the National Honor Society, all members are expected to offer significant service to the school community as tutors in the Academic Resource Center, as ambassadors at Open House and Admissions events, and in other capacities.