National Honor Society

The National Honor Society recognizes outstanding students for their academic achievement as well as their achievements in leadership, service, and character. 

Students may apply for membership in the National Honor Society chapter of The Academy at MSU if they meet the following qualifications:

• Achieve and maintain, as a sophomore, junior, and senior a GPA of at least 3.0.
• Possess leadership ability and character qualities.
• Demonstrate service to the Mountain State Academy community.
• Gain approval by the Faculty Council.

National Honor Society Mission Statement

The purpose of the National Honor Society is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of The Academy at Mountain State University.

The Academy at Mountain State University, National Honor Society chapter by-laws.

Selection Process:

The National Honor Society chapter of The Academy at Mountain State University is a duly chartered and affiliated chapter of this prestigious national organization. Membership is open to those students who meet the required standards in four areas of evaluation; scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Standards for selection are established by the national office of NHS and have been revised to meet our local chapter needs. Students are selected to be members by a 5-member Faculty Council, appointed by the Dean of the Academy, which bestows this honor upon qualified students on behalf of the faculty of our school each year.

Students in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grades are eligible for membership. For the scholarship criterion, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Those students who meet this criterion are invited to complete a Student Activity Information Form that provides the Faculty Council with information regarding the candidate's leadership and service. A history of leadership experiences and participation in school or community service is also required.

To evaluate a candidate's character, the Faculty Council uses two forms of input. First, school disciplinary records are reviewed. Second, members of the faculty are solicited for input regarding their professional reflections on a candidate's service activities, character, and leadership. These forms and the Student Activity Forms are carefully reviewed by the Faculty Council to determine membership. A majority vote of the Council is necessary for selection. Candidates are notified regarding selection or non selection according to a predetermined schedule.

Following notification, a formal induction ceremony is held at the Academy to recognize all the newly selected members. Once inducted, new members are required to maintain the same level of performance (or better) in all four criteria that led to their selection. This obligation includes regular attendance at chapter meetings held during the school year. Students or parents who have questions regarding the selection process or membership obligations can contact the chapter advisor.

The Academy at MSU Chapter Information

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