NHS (National Honor Society)
Sponsor: Ms. Asbell Room A208
Sponsor: Ms.Quintero Room A201
Sponsor: Mr. Ramos Room A202

General Meeting Dates

NHS students can choose to attend the General Monthly Meeting at either 8:15 AM in A201 OR at 4:10 PM in the cafeteria. Lunch meetings are available for NHS students who cannot attend morning or after school meetings. See a sponsor for details.

General Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month unless noted otherwise. Members must attend all meetings. Missing more than 3 meetings per year can result in disciplinary action.

Criteria for Selection

Character: A student with good character upholds principles of morality and ethics, is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others, and generally maintains a good and clean lifestyle

Scholarship: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who have a cumulative grade point average of 90.0000/100.0000 are eligible.

Leadership: Student leaders are resourceful, good problem-solvers, promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about life.

Service: This quality is defined through the voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation and with a positive, courteous, and enthusiastic spirit.

Membership Obligations

Members of the John Jay High School Chapter of the National Honor Society are obligated to these rules below:
-• Maintain good conduct, behavior, and leadership skills
-• Maintain a 90.0000 grade point average or above
-• Attain 20 hours of service by a designated date

Those who fail to meet these obligations will be place on probation or possibly dismissed from the program.