Laurel Springs was the first private online high school to establish a chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). Membership in the NHS is based on academic achievement, service within the community, personal character and leadership. Our chapter of the NHS provides a unique forum in which our school’s student leaders participate in service learning projects. First-year members complete projects that address global environmental concerns. This program gives our students the opportunity to explore and exemplify what it means to be global citizens and stewards of the planet through specific environmental activities. Members complete service hours and are given high school credit upon completion of their course work.
“The NHS community service program focused my energies and provided me with a more organized perspective for my community service. The environmental course broadens my perspective on human progress, which should use resources from the environment in a sustainable manner.”
“I think focusing on the values of NHS – scholarship, leadership, service and citizenship – are important to everyone in the school and can frame our other projects. This year, my NHS community service project is participating in Link Crew, which is a peer mentoring program that matches high school and 8th grade students. My role is to offer advice, help them with goal setting, and be a friend.”
Since its inception in 1929, the National Honor Society has recognized outstanding high school students whose accomplishments go beyond excellent academic performance and include exceptional leadership, service and character qualities. Laurel Springs School places a high value on this organization, and our school calendar includes a special National Honor Society induction ceremony that takes place once a year in Southern California. We take great pride in the accomplishments of our students who have achieved this premier distinction.
2011-2012 Calendar of Events
January 2012
Student academic records are confirmed to validate initial eligibility requirements.
Feb 17, 2012
Invitations, including application materials, are sent to eligible full time students.
April 30, 2012
Application materials are due to the Chapter Advisor.
June 1, 2012
Notification letters will be mailed regarding students’ acceptance or denial into the chapter.
June 2012
Members participate in on-site Induction Ceremony to complete membership requirements.
July-Sept 2012
Newly selected members enroll in the required courses for membership and attend chapter meetings.
Membership
Candidates eligible for selection into the Laurel Springs chapter of the National Honor Society must be full-time students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year; have attended Laurel Springs School for a period of at least one semester; have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 out of 4.0 (unweighted), and be in good academic standing. Students interested in membership should contact email hidden; JavaScript is required, Chapter Advisor, for more details.
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