National Honor Society

Selection Criterion Rubric

Honor Society Selection Criterion Rubric

Student ______________________Grade___________ Teacher___________________

Selection criteria - starts with your Scholarship. You can't even be considered without a certain GPA - 85% or 3.0. (If the Faculty Council decides to weight grades in recognition of the varying degrees of difficulty of courses of study, this weighting should be accomplished prior to the determination of the cumulative GPA in order, once again, to identify all students who have met the scholastic criteria prior to consideration of their leadership, service, and character.) The Faculty Council can change the basic selection of 3.0.

A score of 106 on the following rubric is 85% of the total points.
Character is probably the most difficult criterion to define. The Faculty Council will consider the positive as well as the negative aspects of character. A person of character demonstrates the following six qualities:
1. respect,
2. responsibility,
3. trustworthiness,
4. fairness,
5. caring and
6. citizenship.
 
Advanced
Proficient
Below Proficient
Not Proficient
Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously
4
3
2
1
Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities (cheerfulness, 4 3 2 1 friendliness, poise, stability)
4
3
2
1
Upholds principles of morality and ethics
4
3
2
1
Cooperates by complying with school regulations
4
3
2
1
Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability
4
3
2
1
Regularly shows courtesy, concern and respect for others
4
3
2
1
Observes instructions and rules, is punctual, and faithful both inside and outside the classroom
4
3
2
1
Has powers of concentration, self-discipline, and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies
4
3
2
1
Manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work and showing unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of others
4
3
2
1
Actively helps rid the school of bad influences or environment
4
3
2
1

 

 
Leadership...
 
Advanced
Proficient
Below Proficient
Not Proficient
Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities
4
3
2
1
Exercises positive influence on peers in upholding school ideas
4
3
2
1
Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school
4
3
2
1
Is able to delegate responsibilities
4
3
2
1
Has a positive attitude
4
3
2
1
Inspires positive behavior in others
4
3
2
1
Demonstrates academic initiative
4
3
2
1
Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility
4
3
2
1
Conducts business effectively and efficiently
4
3
2
1
Demonstrates reliability and dependability
4
3
2
1
Is a leader in the classroom, at work, and in other school or community places
4
3
2
1
Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted
4
3
2
1
Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude
4
3
2
1

 

 
Service is generally considered to be those actions undertaken by the student which are done with or on behalf of others without any direct financial or material compensation to the individual performing the service.
Advanced
Proficient
Below Proficient
Not Proficient
Volunteers, provides dependable, and well organized assistance
4
3
2
1
Willing to sacrifice to offer assistance
4
3
2
1
Works well with others
4
3
2
1
Is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities
4
3
2
1
Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school
4
3
2
1
Does committee and staff work without complaint
4
3
2
1
Participates in some activity outside of school, for example, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church groups, volunteer services for the elderly, poor or disadvantaged
4
3
2
1
Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students
4
3
2
1