The Honor Society is looking for new candidates to induct. Students, remember to be considered for membership you must meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled and completed at least one semester at TMSA
- For the Fall Induction, students currently in grades 5-6 for the National Elementary Society (NEHS) or grades 7-8 for the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are eligible.
- For the Spring Induction, students currently in grades 4-5 for the National Elementary Society (NEHS) or grades 6-7 for the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are eligible.
- Please note that when a student is inducted into the NEHS, they must be reconsidered for NJHS and go through the induction process again.
- High scholastic achievement is required, meaning a cumulative grade average of 85 or higher in core classes.
- Each member must demonstrate not only good grades, but also strength in each of the remaining four criteria for the NEHS—responsibility, service, and leadership.
- Responsibility can be demonstrated in the student’s behavior at school, at home, and in the community. A responsible student demonstrates many positive qualities.
- Service is generally considered to be those actions undertaken by the student that are done with or on behalf of others without any direct financial or material compensation.
- Leadership roles within the classroom and effective participation in positions of responsibility in other activities offered on campus such as athletic team captains, section leaders in band and chorus, committee chairs in student groups will be considered. Leadership roles in both the school and community will be considered.
- Each member must demonstrate not only good grades, but also strength in each of the remaining four criteria for the NJHS—leadership, service, character, and citizenship.
- Leadership roles within the classroom and effective participation in positions of responsibility in other activities offered on campus such as athletic team captains, section leaders in band and chorus, committee chairs in student groups will be considered. Leadership roles in both the school and community will be considered.
- Service is generally considered to be those actions undertaken by the student that are done with or on behalf of others without any direct financial or material compensation.
- A person of character demonstrates the following six qualities:
- trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship
- A student who demonstrates citizenship understands the importance of civic engagement, has high regard for freedom and justice; and demonstrates involvement through activities such as community organizations, scouting, and school clubs.
More details are forthcoming. Work hard and get rewarded for your scholarship, service, and leadership abilities! We are looking for you!