The National Honor Society is a well-known, prestigious organization that recognizes and encourages academic achievement, and develops essential academic characteristics. It is the leader among organizations and societies that promote recognition for high school students who reflect outstanding accomplishment in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership and service. MCSchool’s NHS Chapter was established on September 18, 2006 under the latin name of EXCELLENTIA, which represents excellence. NHS: The Four Pillars Scholarship Scholarship is characterized by a commitment to learning. A student is willing to spend the necessary time to cultivate his/ her mind in the quest for knowledge. This pillar can only be achieved through diligence and effort. Scholarship means always doing the best work possible, regardless of impending reward. Leadership Leaders take the initiative to aid others in a wholesome manner throughout their daily activities. Leaders sacrifice their personal interests in order to yield to the needs of others. Leaders need wisdom and self-confidence to effect change in all aspects of their lives. Character Character is what distinguishes one individual from another. It is the product of constant striving to make the right choices day after day. Students with good character demonstrate respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship in all of their actions. Service The willingness to work for the benefit of those in need without compensation or recognition of any kind is a quality that is essential in NHS members. As a service organization, the National Honor Society is highly concerned with giving its all to the school and community at large. |
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding Middle School students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character and Citizenship. Mindful Community School’s NJHS Chapter was established on September 28th, 2016 under the latin name of EXCELLENTIA, which represents excellence. NJHS: The Five Pillars Scholarship Scholarship is characterized by a commitment to learning. A student is willing to spend the necessary time to cultivate his/ her mind in the quest for knowledge. This pillar can only be achieved through diligence and effort. Scholarship means always doing the best work possible, regardless of impending reward. Leadership Leaders take the initiative to aid others in a wholesome manner throughout their daily activities. Leaders sacrifice their personal interests in order to yield to the needs of others. Leaders need wisdom and self-confidence to effect change in all aspects of their lives. Character Character is what distinguishes one individual from another. It is the product of constant striving to make the right choices day after day. Students with good character demonstrate respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship in all of their actions. Service The willingness to work for the benefit of those in need without compensation or recognition of any kind is a quality that is essential in NHS members. As a service organization, the National Honor Society is highly concerned with giving its all to the school and community at large. Citizenship The responsibilities each of us has to our home community, our state, our nation, and our world are many. As good citizens, we are bound to live up to the laws and guidelines which unite us as a civilized society. Good citizens work together to improve not only our lives, but the lives of all our fellow citizens. |