Cristo Servire Chapter of the National Honor Society
The purpose of the Cristo Servire Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) is to encourage scholarship, promote leadership, provide service opportunities within the school, and require the highest character from its members.
At Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools… we teach life.
Selection of NHS Members
Membership in the NHS is an honor bestowed upon a student by a Faculty Council based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service, assessed through a rubric. Once selected, members are expected to uphold these qualities:
Scholarship: Members must maintain a cumulative GPA of 93%. Falling below this GPA results in probation, with the opportunity to improve by the next grading period. Failure to do so results in removal from the chapter.
Character: Members must demonstrate the highest character. Academic dishonesty, such as plagiarism, cheating, or providing answers to others, results in immediate removal from the chapter.
Leadership: Members must exhibit leadership within the school community and adhere to school rules as outlined in the student handbook. Suspension for infractions results in removal from the chapter.
Service: Members must complete 20 hours of service to Kennedy Catholic High School, documented by faculty or staff. Failure to fulfill this requirement leads to a warning and potential removal from the chapter.
Exemplary Leadership
A student who exercises leadership at Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools demonstrates the following qualities:
- Resourcefulness: Proposes new solutions to problems, applies principles, and makes suggestions.
- Initiative: Promotes school activities and takes the lead in various efforts.
- Influence: Inspires peers to uphold school ideals.
- Civic Contribution: Offers ideas to improve the school’s civic life.
- Delegation: Capably delegates responsibilities.
- Positive Attitude: Exemplifies and inspires positivity.
- Academic Initiative: Shows commitment to academic pursuits.
- Responsibility: Holds school offices or positions effectively, demonstrating reliability.
- Dependability: Is thoroughly dependable in all accepted responsibilities.
Dedicated Service
A student who serves at Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools demonstrates the following qualities:
- Loyalty: Upholds scholarship and maintains a loyal school attitude.
- Participation: Engages in external activities such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church groups, volunteer services, family duties, or school organizations like Action Club or Interact Club.
- Dependability: Provides organized, reliable assistance and is willing to make sacrifices to help others.
- Teamwork: Works well with others and takes on challenging or inconspicuous responsibilities.
- Enthusiasm: Cheerfully offers and requests service to the school.
- Representation: Willingly represents the class or school in competitions.
- Commitment: Completes committee and staff work without complaint.
Integrity and Character
A student of character at Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools demonstrates the following qualities:
- Receptiveness: Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously.
- Behavior: Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities such as cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, and stability.
- Morality: Upholds principles of morality and ethics.
- Cooperation: Complies with school regulations regarding property and programs.
- Integrity: Demonstrates honesty and reliability.
- Punctuality: Observes instructions, is punctual, and avoids habitual tardiness and absences.
- Concentration: Shows perseverance and application to studies.
- Truthfulness: Acknowledges obedience to rules and avoids cheating or plagiarism.
- Proactivity: Actively helps eliminate negative influences or environments in the school.
National Honor Society Membership
Membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) is a prestigious honor bestowed upon students by a Faculty Council based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Once selected, members must continue to demonstrate these qualities:
Academic Excellence: Maintain a cumulative GPA of 93%. Members falling below this GPA will be placed on probation and must improve by the next grading period to retain membership.
Integrity: Demonstrate the highest character. Academic dishonesty, including plagiarism or cheating, will result in removal from the chapter.
Leadership: Exhibit leadership within the school community and adhere to school rules. Suspension for rule infractions will lead to removal from the chapter.
Service: Complete 20 hours of service to Kennedy Catholic High School, documented by faculty or staff. Failure to meet this obligation will result in warnings and potential removal from the chapter.
At Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools… we teach life.
Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools is a prestigious college preparatory Roman Catholic school system serving the Diocese of Erie from Preschool through Grade 12. We are dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, academic excellence, and enriching extracurricular activities, embodying our mission "to serve Christ" (Christo Servire).
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