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24-484: The purpose of the NHS is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to recognize outstanding students, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools. Membership in local NHS chapters is an honor bestowed upon a student by a Faculty Council and is based on the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Once selected, members have

48-703: A $ 5,000 grant and were featured in the association's monthly magazine, Principal Leadership . Principals of Breakthrough Schools participated in professional development activities and the annual NASSP conference. In 2017, all schools received a plaque and banner, four of the principals were selected to attend the National Principals Conference, and another six principals participated in the McKinsey Management Program for School Leaders. National Junior Honor Society The National Junior Honor Society ( NJHS )

72-420: A chapter basis, the principal of the school possesses many powers, including the power to approve all decisions of the chapter. The principal also appoints a chapter adviser and a Faculty Council composed of five members. The chapter adviser is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the chapter. The Faculty Council develops procedures for the selection, discipline, and dismissal of members. Everything done by

96-580: A customized solution unique to each school to improve student achievement. Student success is directly related to long-term school improvement efforts, so this framework is readily applicable to any grade level, K–12 . This is the sixth publication of the Breaking Ranks series. NASSP annually recognizes principals, assistant principals, schools, students, and advisers from across the country for their leadership and for making positive, significant differences in schools and communities. NASSP promotes

120-721: A majority vote of the Faculty Council. The NJHS is governed by the NJHS National Constitution. The NJHS is controlled by the NASSP Board of Directors, who are advised by the Student Leadership Advisory Committee. Members of this committee serve terms no longer than two years. Any secondary public school can apply for a local chapter. Schools which have been chartered like so can organize state organizations. On

144-578: Is an American international student organization with chapters in middle schools . The NJHS was founded by the National Association of Secondary School Principals , and today has chapters in the United States , the U.S. territories, and around the world. The National Junior Honor Society recognizes students who exemplify leadership and citizenship, as well as provide educational opportunities. The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

168-462: Is based on "outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, service, and citizenship." Once selected, these members have the responsibility to demonstrate these qualities. Potential candidates must be in sixth to ninth grade and in the second semester. C For the scholarship standard, the student scholar must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 from a scale of 4.0. This, however, can vary between schools. Candidates are judged and selected by

192-766: The Breaking Ranks Framework. The core areas include collaborative leadership; personalization; and curriculum , instruction, and assessment. More specifically, nominated schools must demonstrate continuous growth on state assessments (and improved graduation rates among high schools), efforts to reduce the achievement gap, and have a student body consisting of 40% or more eligible for free or reduced price meals . Additional factors impacting consideration include equity of student participation in challenging courses, personal learning plans for all students, school/community connections, and leadership development/mentoring. From 2008 to 2014, selected schools received

216-731: The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) for middle school students. This expansion was complemented in 2008 with the creation of the National Elementary Honor Society , a collaboration between the NASSP and the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), aimed at elementary school students. The NHS operates through a decentralized model, granting autonomy to local chapters for innovation and adaptation within

240-650: The Breakthrough High Schools program recognized schools that were defying the odds and succeeding despite predictors of low student achievement. The Bridge Builders program recognized middle level and high school principals who had implemented proven strategies to create connections between their faculty and surrounding communities. From 2008 to 2014, Breakthrough Schools program annually recognized 10 US middle and high schools that serve large numbers of students living in poverty and are high achieving or dramatically improving student achievement. Although

264-634: The areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character (and citizenship for NJHS). These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since their beginnings in 1921 and 1929. NASSP is the parent organization for both NHS and NJHS. The National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) was established in 2008 by NASSP in cooperation with the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) to recognize elementary students in both public and non-public elementary schools for their outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated personal responsibility, to provide meaningful service to

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288-488: The four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Source: National Association of Secondary School Principals The National Association of Secondary School Principals ( NASSP ) is a national organization of and voice for middle level and high school principals , assistant principals, and aspiring school leaders from across the United States and more than 45 countries around

312-705: The framework of the NHS National Constitution. This approach allows chapters to address specific local needs while adhering to the overarching principles of the organization. The operational management of the NHS is overseen by the NASSP, with strategic guidance provided by the NASSP Board of Directors. This structure ensures the continuity of Rynearson's vision and the organization's impact on students' lives. The four pillars of NHS are Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service. Its colors are blue and gold. National Honor Society chapters operate in all fifty states, territories, and many schools around

336-496: The intellectual growth, academic achievement, character and leadership development, and physical well-being of youth. The association founded and administers the following student leadership programs to further these goals. The National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are the nation's leading organizations established to recognize outstanding high school and middle-level students. NHS and NJHS serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in

360-513: The opportunity for students to become effective leaders, thus encouraging and influencing a positive school climate. NatStuCo is a program of NASSP. Its operation and administration are at the national office in Reston, VA. An Advisory Committee—whose membership includes students, advisers, and principals appointed by the NASSP Board of Directors—provides input and advice to NatStuCo staff. NatStuCo seeks to promote civil service among students within

384-421: The program was paused in 2015 and 2016, in 2017, NASSP reevaluated the 39 Breakthrough Schools recognized between 2011 and 2014 and found that 26 of the schools had continuously sustained their student achievement, and redesignated them as Breakthrough Schools. Winners are chosen based on a school's documented success in implementing strategies aligned with the three core areas of NASSP's school improvement model,

408-501: The responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities. The National Honor Society was established on March 1, 1921 by Dr. Edward Rynearson , a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) , which is the parent organization of the NHS. Rynearson, then the principal of Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburgh, PA, envisioned an organization that would balance academics and athletics while emphasizing

432-404: The role of high schools as a foundation for democracy. Prior to the establishment of the NHS, numerous local and regional honor societies existed, but the NHS was the first organization of its kind with a national scope. Since its inception, the NHS has expanded significantly, with over 17,000 active chapters across the United States and beyond. In 1929, the NHS furthered its reach by introducing

456-451: The school and community, and to develop essential leadership skills in the students of elementary schools. The National Student Council (NatStuCo), formerly the National Association of Student Councils (NASC), was established in 1931 with the goal of helping middle level and high school student councils become more effective organizations. NatStuCo seeks to provide a valuable leadership partnership between students and their school. It creates

480-474: The school and community. The organization provides leadership training for student council members and advisers. Each year, NatStuCo hosts a national conference for activities directors and students across the country. The conference features youth motivational speakers and workshop presenters. In 2007, NASSP received a grant from MetLife Foundation and merged two programs, Breakthrough High Schools and Bridge Builders, to form Breakthrough Schools. Previously,

504-603: The whole leadership team. NASSP aims to help advance middle level and high school education by promoting high professional standards, focusing attention on school leaders' challenges, providing a "national voice" for school leaders, building public confidence in education, strengthening the role of the principal as instructional leader, and publicizing the issues and interests of members in the news media. In 2011 NASSP released Breaking Ranks: The Comprehensive Framework for School Improvement , which emphasizes flexibility and adaptability to different school contexts and aims to foster

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528-563: The world, engaging and serving more than 1.4 million students. Each year, the average NHS chapter contributes: Since 1946, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) has awarded more than $ 23 million in scholarships to outstanding NHS seniors. Each year, NASSP awards $ 2 million in scholarships to 600 students, including one National Winner ($ 25,000), four NHS Pillar Winners ($ 10,625) 20 national finalists ($ 5,625 each), and 575 national semifinalists ($ 3,200 each). Scholarship recipients are selected based on their demonstration of

552-425: The world. The association currently serves more than 27,000 members. In existence since 1916, NASSP's mission is to promote excellence in school leadership. In February 2011 the organization replaced its old logo. The new logo returns to the initials NASSP and adopts the tagline "Leading Schools". The association is now extending its support of the principal by providing resources and professional development for

576-823: Was established by the National Association of Secondary School Principals in 1929. The NJHS was established "to create enthusiasm for scholarship; to stimulate a desire to render service; to promote leadership; to encourage responsible citizenship; and to develop character in the students of secondary schools." The first chapter was established in Webster Groves High School in Webster Groves, Missouri . Its headquarters are located at 1904 Association Drive in Reston, Virginia . The society's five standards or pillars are leadership , citizenship , character , service , and scholarship . Membership

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