Smyrna Primary School National Elementary Honor Society
The National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) was established in 2008 by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) in partnership with the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). NEHS recognizes students in both public and nonpublic elementary schools for their outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated personal responsibility. Through NEHS, students provide meaningful service to the school and community and develop essential leadership skills. NEHS supports these purposes by strengthening the lives of our nation's elementary students and the schools in which they are enrolled. Smyrna Primary School received their charter as a founding chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society in 2010. Fourth and fifth graders are eligible for membership. The first members were inducted February 11, 2010. The chapter advisors are Meghan McCleary, School Counselor and Lisa Howington, 5th Grade Teacher. The NEHS Faculty Council is composed of Reta Barney, Sarah Grace Jones, and Ellie Galligan. Involvement in school and community activities is important for the well-rounded development of every young student, and participation in NEHS will benefit your child in many ways. NEHS will reinforce the value of education, leadership, and responsibility, and surround him/her with a solid group of like-minded peers. For many years, NASSP and NAESP, parent organizations for NEHS, have sponsored student organizations (student activities) in schools. In its position statement on the value of these student activities, NASSP has stated, “Student activities [like NEHS] are integral to an education, providing opportunities for all students that support and extend academic learning.” NEHS, with your support, creates this potential for your student and your school. We hope you will become a supportive part of the new chapter.
How Students Become Members__________________________ Students who excel academically and model exceptional responsibility can become members through a local selection process that concludes with induction into the school's National Elementary Honor Society chapter. Membership provides an outstanding means to prepare and shape students for their middle level and high school experiences.
Eligibility Requirements________________________________ Students in grades 4-6 who meet the requirements for membership outlined by their school's chapter are eligible to be invited for membership. Each chapter is required to publish its qualifications for membership, which is based on the four pillars of NEHS: 1.
Scholarship Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. (Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA.)
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Responsibility
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Leadership
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Service
Students who meet the scholarship requirement will have an opportunity to complete an application detailing other accomplishments and attributes. Students who accept membership and are inducted into the chapter should be aware of the time and commitment involved with this honor. For example, there may be chapter meetings. The chapter bylaws should articulate the yearly meeting schedule and member attendance obligations. Members also must participate in chapter service projects to benefit the school and community.
