How to Join Capeside NHS
The National Honor Society ranks as one of the most prestigious organizations for high school students. At Capeside High School, our chapter is more than just a collection of students who have reached a high grade point average. They are academically excellent students who are dedicated to service in the community, leaders through involvement in school activities, and young men and women who demonstrate exceptional character.
Selection to the National Honor Society is a privilege, and not a right. Students do not apply for membership; instead, they provide information to be used by the selection committee to support their candidacy for membership. The Capeside High School chapter is composed of juniors and seniors who have satisfied the following requirements:
Requirements
Scholarship
Candidates must have earned a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. This is calculated from first semester, 9th grade through 1st semester 11th grade.
Leadership
Candidates should hold school offices or other positions of responsibility; be leaders in the classroom, in extra-curricular activities, and/or at work; participate in the classroom, in extra-curricular activities, and/or at work; demonstrate a continuous commitment to any responsibility accepted.
Service
Candidates will participate in community activities or actions that are done with or on behalf of others without direct financial or material compensation. Whatever service they participate in they should be dependable, willing to sacrifice to offer assistance, and cheerfully and enthusiastically offer their time and energy. Candidates are required to complete 50 hours of community service by the end of the 1st semester of their junior year. This needs to be documented on a Community Service Form.
Character
Candidates will demonstrate excellence of character in their actions. They will represent the school and community in a positive manner that is worthy of this prestigious honor. Character is demonstrated through the following six qualities: respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Timeline
Rubric
Scholarship
3.5 -> 3.75 = 1 point
3.76 -> 3.85 = 2 points
3.86 -> 4.0 = 3 points
Service
50 - 60 hours = 1 point
61 - 75 hours = 2 points
75+ hours = 3 points
Character
Average = 1 point
Good = 2 points
Excellent = 3 points (based on activity confirmation ratings)
Leadership
EXEMPLARY: Essay is well organized; demonstrates style and clarity. Provides thorough explanation of leadership activity. Uses precise language consistently appropriate to the purpose in a style that engages the reader.
GOOD: Essay shows relevant and sufficient examples of student leadership. Uses language appropriate to the purpose. Demonstrates a command of standard English conventions with occasional minor errors.
No leadership position and Exemplary essay = 1 point
1 leadership position and Good essay = 1 point
1 leadership position and Exemplary essay = 2 points
2+ leadership positions and Good essay = 2 points
3+ leadership positions and Exemplary essay = 3 points