NHS and NJHS
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The National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society is an organization established to recognize outstanding high school and middle school students. The society serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Membership in the honors program begins by meeting the academic requirements; the selection process starts in the 2nd semester, at the end of March. Currently, a student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 88% for the year. Eligible candidates are invited and encouraged to complete the required application form and construct a 500 word essay. The candidate must also turn in three teacher recommendation letters. A faculty committee is then asked to review all applications and the final selection is made. In mid-April, students who have applied will receive written notification of the decision on their application. For those who have been selected, an evening reception for parents and the inductees will be held.
All active members are expected to attend all meetings and support events sponsored by the Kayena Chapter. The chapter shall determine one or more service projects for each year and individuals are encouraged to engage in an individual service project which reflects his/her particular talents and interests.
You are invited to contact the NHS and NJHS advisors or any society member if you have further questions.
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In an effort to foster better communication and awareness of the National Honor Society (NHS) and the Junior National Honor Society (NJHS) at ISC, our history and mission is outlined below. The criterion and process for membership is available on the page.
The Kayena Chapter at the International School of Curacao was founded in 1988. The purpose of this chapter is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to set an example for leadership, and to encourage the development of character in students of the International School of Curacao.
The chapter continues to recognize students who reflect outstanding accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, service, and for NJHS, also citizenship.
Membership is an honor and a responsibility. Students commit themselves to fulfilling the requirements and setting a positive example as is consistent with the above-mentioned purpose of NHS/NJHS.
In addition, you are invited to contact the societies’ advisors. A link to the NJHS/NHS by-laws is located below.