Wortham Oaks Elementary School
National Elementary Honors Society
Teacher Advisor: C. Daughterty
Candidate invitations will be sent home mid-October.
Meeting Dates and Time: TBD (after Nov. 30th)
Description:
You excel. You serve. You lead. You succeed.
You have a true thirst for challenge … and accomplishment. Membership in National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) may be an ideal fit for you!
You can become a member through a local selection process that concludes with induction into the school’s National Elementary Honor Society chapter. Through exclusive resources, programs, and services, members have a unique opportunity to prepare for college and career pursuits. Membership truly lays the groundwork for lifelong success.
How Can You Become an NEHS Member?
Eligibility Requirements » Here is how to become a Wortham Oaks Elementary NEHS member. Students in grades 4th, 5th and 6th grade who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 Scale are eligible to be invited for membership. To be accepted as a member of the Wortham Oaks Elementary NEHS, one must also meet further standards of good character, citizenship, leadership, and service.
NEHS members should meet or excel in the following:
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. An applicant with GPA’s lower than 3.0 will not be accepted. Candidates will be selected during the application process by the NEHS Faculty Council.
Service: This involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation.
Leadership: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.
Character: The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.
Students who meet the Scholarship requirement will have an opportunity to complete a form detailing their accomplishments in and commitment to service, leadership, and character.
Understanding the Obligations of Membership, students who accept membership and are inducted into the chapter should be aware of the time and commitment involved with this honor.
