EXAMPLES OF PERSONAL QUALITIES SOUGHT BY
THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

In addition to the scholarship requirement of 720 factor points, the following criteria are also needed for induction into the National Honor Society at Arlington High School:

LEADERSHIP:

The student who exercises leadership:

• demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities,

• exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals,

• contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school,

• exemplifies positive attitudes and inspires positive behavior in others,

• successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, is reliable,

• is thoroughly dependable in all responsibility accepted.

SERVICE:

The student who serves:

• participates in some outside activity: Scouts, church groups, volunteer service, family duties, etc.,

• participates freely in school service activities: fund-raising, tutoring, assemblies, inter-class and inter-scholastic activities etc.,

• volunteers well-planned, dependable assistance willingly

• works well with others and is willing to take on difficult tasks cheerfully,

• enthusiastically renders service at school.

CHARACTER/SCHOOL CITIZENSHIP:

The student of character:

• shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others,

• constantly exemplifies desirable qualities of personality, for example, cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability and reliability,

• upholds principles of morality and ethics,

• cooperates by complying with school regulations, adheres to the Student Handbook

• demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability,

• takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously.