K4-5 Student Handbook 23-24.docx

National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS )

The National Elementary Honor Society was created in 2009 as a recognition program for upper elementary students. Pillow received its charter in the spring of 2010. NEHS is unique among elementary programs in that it is intended to offer praise and public recognition for academic accomplishments while at the same time offering a forum for students who have also displayed outstanding leadership skills and a strong sense of responsibility. National Elementary Honor Society Induction Requirements: 1. ​ The student must have completed fourth grade for the first time. 2. ​ The student must have a yearly average of 90 or higher in every subject during the fourth grade school year or have a 90 or higher average in every subject each nine weeks. 3. ​ The student has no grade below Satisfactory in Citizenship for all four nine week grading periods during the 4 th grade school year. 4. ​ The student displays outstanding leadership skills and a strong sense of responsibility. This judgment is made by fourth grade teachers with input from previous teachers, extracurricular teachers, and the principal. A ceremony and reception will be held to provide public recognition of inductees. They will also be required to further develop their leadership skills and sense of responsibility by participating in four service opportunities throughout the school year.

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