Through the quality of its staff, curriculum, instruction, and extra-curricular offerings, Northwestern High School provides a positive and supportive environment that challenges each student to strive for excellence in developing skills in life-long learning, communication, problem solving, critical thinking, individual and social responsibility, and respect for others and self.
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National Honor Society - Opportunity for membership in the Northwestern Chapter of National Honor Society occurs during the junior and/or senior years. To become a member, the student must first qualify in the area of scholarship and then must meet the the conditions outlined under character, service, and leadership. All applications will be reviewed and voted on by a Faculty Council appointed by Mr. Remaly.
Scholarship-Must have a cumulative "B" grade point average, which is a 7.900 on Northwestern's grading scale. Any student who qualifies with this grade point average will be invited to apply for membership. After submitting an application, the student will be considered for membership based on the following criteria:
Character-This includes a demonstration of honesty, reliability, observation of rules, perseverance and application to studies, avoidance of cheating in any form, lack of participation in illegal activities such as drinking of alcoholic beverages and the consumption of illegal drugs, and exemplification of desirable personality traits (cheerfulness, friendliness, and stability). Character will be considered by staff evaluation and by evaluation of each student's discipline record.
Service-The student must have been active in at least four different Northwestern High School service clubs and/or community organizations/activities/clubs. Service is the goal of this category. Service is defined as reaching out and assisting others or performing a useful community service. Documentation of your acts of service should be included with the NHS application. If you have demonstrated service outside of the Northwestern School community, you may have an adult, who is familiar with your service, write a letter describing the service to be attached to your application.
Leadership-The candidate must have held at least one major leadership position at Northwestern High School, such as class officer, editor, student council representative, club president, band officer, student director of drama productions, varsity athlete, state solo and ensemble performer, or a varsity cheerleader. If you have demonstrated leadership in another capacity in a group, then you may have the adult responsible for the activity write a letter describing your leadership role and attach it to your application.
It is important for you to follow the instructions for the application. Please make sure to submit the application by the due date. Late applications will not be considered. Students should begin developing their membership potential for National Honor Society in their freshman year of high school. If you have any questions about National Honor Society, please contact Mrs. A. Miller, the faculty advisor.
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