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The Helen H. Parr Chapter of the National Honor Society is an association of juniors and seniors who are selected by a Faculty Council with the advice of the faculty and staff of Gar-Field High School in accordance with the National Honor Society Constitution. To be considered for membership,Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. Students must also exhibit exceptionally high character, active leadership, scholarship and service to the school and community. National Honor Society will induct new members in the fall of each year. Once selected, membership is permanent if the student abides by the society’s rules.

All National Honor Society members conduct and participate in school and community service projects, student leadership activities, and citizen education events throughout their membership.

Advisor: Ms. Gordon, gordondk@pwcs.edu

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The 4 NHS Pillars Of Excellence

Scholarship Service Character Leadership

No two educational journeys are the same. Some may look similar, but taking certain courses, course loads, participating in specific activities, and achieving coveted honors and prizes do not define values. While we believe in the value and power of recognition, the pillars of the National Honor Societies are not limited to student members alone. National recognition programs like the National Honor Society strive to place a much-needed emphasis and spotlight on whole-person growth in school settings.

National Honor Society membership is invitation-only and a specific honor. But Everyday Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character are shared values of schools, communities, and families.

Scholarship

I will…

Maintain at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average at the end of each semester.
Be enrolled in at least five classes for credit through the academic school year.

Everyday Scholarship is a commitment to learning and growing on an educational path. It means making the most of the educational opportunities provided and seeking out learning, not only in school or similar settings, but also personally. Everyday Scholarship doesn’t require a minimum GPA—but it does require effort. More importantly, it stems from a desire to contribute to this world in a positive way by building on one’s own knowledge, skills, and talent through different experiences.

Service

I will…

Contribute to my community by continuing individual community service
Participate in at least 1 or more NHS community service activities planned for each school year.
Participate in any/all National Honor Society school fund-raisers.

Everyday Service is seeking out and engaging in meaningful service. It calls for a service mindset, the desire to seek opportunities to help others as well as acts of service. As Honor Society students, many young teens and young adults at local chapters are required to meet minimum service participation requirements.

Although hours are important, Everyday Service is seeing a need and fulfilling it voluntarily. Sometimes it’s driven by a passion for a specific cause or people in need. Other times, it’s driven by personal or family need, like taking care of siblings or other family members, or maybe even working part-time to help with family finances.

Character

I will…

Be an example to my peers by exemplifying my school and Prince William County Public School’s expectations
Be an active participant in all National Honor Society meetings and events, whether they are providing service, raising money, or providing leadership and training
Uphold the truth, promote honesty, and pursue justice regardless of the outcome
Uphold the Honor Code and encourage others to follow my example
Take responsibility for my words and actions
Read and respond to all paperwork and other administrative requests, including payment of dues (not to exceed $20 per year if required by the officers), that are shared at meetings and events in a timely and appropriate manner
Use my skills and status as an NHS member to contribute to a positive learning environment at Gar-Field High School

Everyday Character is valuing diverse cultures and building relationships that reflect love of self but also concern for others. There are endless attributes to good character: perseverance, respect, integrity, honesty, sacrifice—the list goes on. Good and noble character is a high calling. Oftentimes we don’t “see” character unless there is a public display of self-sacrifice, or more often, a very public mistake. Everyday Character is not about praiseworthy or blameworthy behavior but the personal commitment to ethical and compassionate decision making that affects oneself and others.

Leadership

I will…

Assume a leadership role in the chapter, whether running an office, serving as a committee chair, or volunteering for a specific responsibility at least once each year
Attend at least 75% of all general meetings and at least 75% of the meetings of committees of which I am a member
Welcome all new members, whether they are new inductees or transfer members, and help them become an active part of our school’s chapter as quickly as possible

Everyday Leadership builds on Everyday Service. Service and leadership oftentimes look very similar. Everyday Leadership is carrying oneself with dignity and taking ownership and responsibility for one’s own actions and participation. Being a public speaker, playing quarterback, or having an official title is not required for Everyday Leadership. Everyday Leadership means being an agent—someone who takes action and responsibility—of your own pathway.

NHS thanks the following organizations and leadership for their input and support in creating Everyday Pillars: Making Caring Common (Harvard Graduate School of Education), Dr. Jonathan D. Mathis (former Director of the National Honor Societies), Dr. Andrea Elzy and Thrive Chicago, and our parent organization NASSP.

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