CAN I BE REMOVED FROM NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY?
Short answer - yes. There are a few reasons why a student will be dismissed from NHS.
DEMERITS: Members are allowed 2 demerits for their entire term in NHS; it is not a year by year basis. Each of the following actions will earn the member one demerit. Each time a demerit is given, the student will be placed on probation.
Short answer - yes. There are a few reasons why a student will be dismissed from NHS.
- More than 2 demerits.
- Consistent low GPA. (checked quarterly)
- Any behavior that would go against the Pillar of Character.
- Falsifying service hours or signatures will result in immediate dismissal.
- Attending ISS for two separate incidences will result in immediate dismissal.
- Any illegal activity will result in immediate dismissal.
DEMERITS: Members are allowed 2 demerits for their entire term in NHS; it is not a year by year basis. Each of the following actions will earn the member one demerit. Each time a demerit is given, the student will be placed on probation.
- Attending ISS. If the member receives ISS for a second time, he/she will automatically be dismissed from NHS.
- Not attending an event you signed up to participate in; no exceptions.
- Not completing at least 8 hours of community service during 1st semester (May 2nd - December 5th).
- 2 of the 8 hours must be acts of service you did on your own outside of what we offer.
- Not completing at least 8 hours of community service during 2nd semester (December 6th - May 1st).
- 2 of the 8 hours must be acts of service you did on your own outside of what we offer.
- Not returning the semester verification sheet in on time through Google Classroom.
- For missing a scheduled NHS meeting.
- Meetings are scheduled during Bulldog Time, unless notified of an alternative date.
- Notifications will be through Google Classroom and Remind 101 text messaging service.
- Typically, future meeting days/times are known at the end of a current meeting.
- Missing or partially attending mandatory NHS events.
- Not contributing (fundraise or donation) to a mandatory fundraiser/community event.
- Not obtaining honor roll status for the quarter or semester.