The National Honor Society is an international service and leadership organization for young scholars. NHS is a reward for student leaders as well as an opportunity to further cultivate leadership skills.
You can learn more about the NHS mission here. You are also encouraged to discuss the JFKS NHS mission with current and former members.
John F. Kennedy School NHS members perform 40 hours of community service. Members are expected to take initiative and to devote themselves to causes about which they truly care. Those not committed to community service should not apply to NHS.
The NHS Selection Process is as follows:
1. Students with a 3.5 grade point average or higher are invited to apply. The application form is below.
2. The JFKS high school faculty rates applicants. The criteria are leadership, character, and service.
3. The five-member JFKS NHS Faculty Council deliberates the qualifications of each candidate and chooses NHS members by majority vote. The NHS Adviser, Mr. Lazar, conducts this meeting but is not a voting member.
4. Applicants are notified with acceptance or rejection letters.
5. New members will partake in an NHS induction ceremony.
