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National Honor Society

National Honor Society

National Honor Society (NHS): The Aquinas Chapter of the National Honor Society recognizes the academic excellence of Notre Dame Students. Members must have a grade point average of 94% or above. They must also manifest qualities of leadership, character, service, and scholarship.
The faculty committee uses the following criteria in approving students for membership:
  1. Leadership: evidence of demonstrated leadership in and out of the classroom–elected, appointed, or informal.
  2. Character: evidence of meeting pledges and responsibilities, honesty and reliability, cooperation with school practices, and concern for others.
  3. Service: evidence of service to the school or community through formal and informal organizations, willingness to cooperate and to do committee work, participation in school activities.
  4. Scholarship: evidence of academic motivation and discipline, critical thinking, and the ability to establish goals and complete tasks.


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