Overview

National Honor Society is more than an honor roll. The objective of the Capeside High School chapter of NHS is to recognize and foster enthusiasm for scholarship, to promote the development of strong character, to encourage positive leadership, and to cultivate responsible citizenship through service to school and community. These four principles shape the organization’s activities and are reflected in the member's’ responsibilities.

To remain a CHS NHS member in good standing, students must:

  • Maintain a gpa of 3.5 or higher
  • Act as a positive role model and representative of Capeside High School
  • Maintain excellence in integrity in leadership, scholarship, character, and service.
  • Attend all NHS meetings
  • Participate in an additional 30 hours of community service before graduation

A member is never automatically dismissed for failing to maintain standards. But members should understand that they are liable for dismissal if they do not maintain the standards of scholarship, leadership, service, and character that were used as the basis for their selection. They should also be informed that they are allowed limited warnings during their membership but that in the case of a flagrant violation of school rules or civil laws, a warning is not necessarily required. Furthermore, a student who is dismissed or who resigns may never again become an Honor Society member.

Service Opportunities

Upcoming service opportunities include:

  • Harvest Carnival @ Peace Park
    Date: October 17
    Supervisor: Ms. M. Teresa - mteresa@planetpeace.org
  • Tutor Club
    Date: October-May
    Supervisor: Mr. Wizard - wiz@tutors.com
  • Meal Servers @ Main Street Cupboard
    Date: Saturdays and Sundays in November
    Supervisor: Mr. Gordon Ramsey - gramsey@zagat.com
  • Theater Club Usher
    Date: November 20-22
    Supervisor: Mr. Neil Harris - nharris@broadway.com
  • Ring Bells for Salvation Army
    Date: December 1-24
    Supervisor: Sgt. Sarah Brown - sbrown@salvarmy.org
  • Theater Club Usher
    Date: March 10-12
    Supervisor: Mr. Neil Harris - nharris@broadway.com