Overview

The Kellenberg Memorial High School Chapter of the National Honor Society seeks to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate leadership, and to encourage the development of good character. Only juniors and seniors are eligible for membership in the National Honor Society. Membership is determined by meeting certain standards in the areas of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. The selection and induction of new members is made by the faculty. Inductions take place at the beginning of each school year. Once a student is inducted, he or she is expected to continue serving the school in various projects throughout the year. Students who are not able to make these assignments are expected to secure their own substitutions for the events. Failure to appear at assigned events or to secure appropriate substitutes will result in a review of a student’s membership in the National Honor Society.

There is also a Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society for 7th and 8th grade students in the Bro. Joseph Fox Latin School. Requirements for membership in the National Junior Honor Society are the same as those for the National Honor Society.

To be inducted:

A student must demonstrate the qualities of Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service. The following criteria for selection and membership in the National Honor Society shall be used:

  1.   Scholarship

A Student of Scholarship:

    1. must have a minimum unrounded cumulative average of 85 .0% throughout his/her tenure.
    2. must not have academic failures in the scholastic year(s) before nomination.
    3. should not show significant academic decline in scholastic achievement.
    4. Any member who does not maintain the above criteria is subject to review of membership and possible dismissal.
  2. Character
    A student of character:
    1. Any student who received 20 demerits(suspended) in his/her Freshman year and has shown “outstanding character” since then (0 demerits Sophomore and Junior year) may be inducted during his/her Senior year.
    2. must have completed at least two years with no more than 10 demerits in each.
    3. must take criticism willingly and accept recommendations graciously.
    4. must constantly exemplify desirable qualities of personality (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability).
    5. must uphold principles of morality and ethics.
    6. must cooperate by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, offices, halls, etc.
    7. must demonstrate the highest standards of honesty and reliability.
    8. must show courtesy, concern, and respect for others.
    9. must observe instructions and rules,  punctuality, and faithfulness both inside and outside the classroom.
    10. Any member who does not maintain the above criteria is subject to review of membership and possible dismissal. Students who receive 20 demerits (suspended) are automatically dismissed from the National Honor Society.
  3. Service
    The student who serves:
    1. must have a sustained and significant involvement in school activities;  juniors must have two school activities and seniors must have at least one school activity in the year prior to induction (not including Sodality). 
    2. must volunteer dependable and well-organized assistance and is gladly available/willing to sacrifice to offer assistance.
    3. must work well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities.
    4. must cheerfully and enthusiastically render any requested service to the school.
    5. must show courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students.
    6. Any member who does not maintain the above criteria is subject to review of membership and possible dismissal.
  4. Leadership
    The student who exercises leadership:
    1. must be resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions.
    2. must demonstrate leadership in promoting school activities.
    3. must exercise influence on peers in upholding school ideas.
    4. must contribute ideas that improve the civic life of the school.
    5. should be able to delegate responsibilities.
    6. Any member who does not maintain the above criteria is subject to review of membership and possible dismissal.
    7. During their Senior Year, four Chapter Representatives will be selected by the current membership to represent the leadership of Kellenberg’s Chapter of the National Honor Society. These Chapter Representatives will assist in the running of school events and assist the Advisor with the organization of the Chapter as a whole.