4 Pillars of NHS

The Four Pillars of the National Honor Society

LEADERSHIP:

A student exercises leadership when he or she:

• Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles and making suggestions
• Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities
• Exercises a positive influence on peers in upholding school ideals and spirit
• Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school
• Is able to delegate responsibilities
• Inspires positive behavior in others
• Demonstrates academic initiative
• Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility; conducts business effectively and efficiently; demonstrates reliability and dependability
• Is a leader in the classroom, at work, or in other school or community activities
• Is dependable in any responsibility accepted

SERVICE:

The student who serves:

• Volunteers and provides dependable and well-organized assistance, andis willing to make sacrifices to offer assistance
• Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities
• Enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school
• Is willing to represent the class or school in interclass and interscholastic competition
• Does committee and staff work without complaint
• Participates in some activity outside of school, for example Scouts, religious groups, volunteers services for the elderly, poor or disadvantaged
• Mentors in the community or students at other schools
• Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, administrators and students

CHARACTER:

The student of character:

• Consistently exemplifies positive an desirable qualities of behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability)
• Cooperates by complying with all school policies and regulations and codes of student conduct
• Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously
• Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty, academic integrity, and reliability
• Regularly exhibits courtesy, concern, and respect for others
• Complies with instructions and rules, and displays personal responsibility.

SCHOLARSHIP:

The student of scholarship:

• Shows a commitment to learning
• Is willing to spend time studying, reading and completing homework
• Knows the lasting benefits of a cultivated mind
• Pursues learning outside of the classroom and school environment
• Exemplifies the highest levels of diligence and effort
• Looks for opportunities to engage in scholastic events
• Understands that knowledge is to be shared and does so through involvement with others within and outside of the classroom
• Understands that asking questions is part of the process of learning and is not ashamed of asking for assistance from a peer, teacher or mentor