National Honor Society &
National Junior Honor Society
What is NHS/NJHS?
The National Honor Society (NHS) is an esteemed organization for high school students, founded on the pillars of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Students are inducted into local chapters after meeting specific academic, service, leadership, and character requirements. NHS provides resources and programs to help members succeed in their college and career pursuits, fosters a culture of achievement, and empowers students to become transformative leaders in their communities.
Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy Chapters
RKA has two chapters: National Honor Society (NHS) for students in grades 10-12 and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) for students in Grades 7-12. Members are expected to uphold the pillars of NHS (scholarship, service, leadership, character, leadership).
Membership
Students will be invited in February of Grades 7 and 10 based on their past academic performace.n Students are expected to maintain the high standards of NHS/NJHS throughout their membership. Students complete the Candidate Information Form, submit supporting documentation, and secure faculty recommendations. Members must also complete community service, participate in and in-service project, and pay dues annually. Candidates are inducted in March and recognized at annual awards events for their grades.
Service
All NHS/NJHS members complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service per year. Community service is defined in the Community Service General Information document. Students must submit Community Service Logs by the annual deadline in April.
All NHS/NJHS members also participate in a community-based "in-service" project. Projects are determined and implemented by the membership.