Dear Parent/Guardian and Student:
 

Each year South River High School honors its outstanding students by nominating them for possible induction into the National Honor Society. The initial requirement is a minimum grade point average of 3.5. Students in
grades 10, 11, and 12 who have attained this requirement are notified that they may submit additional information in the form of an activity sheet and an essay to further demonstrate the additional requirements set forth by the national organization. The National Honor Society emphasizes that "Selection
to NHS is a privilege, not a right. Students do not apply for membership in the National Honor Society; instead, they provide information to be used by the local selection committee to support their candidacy for membership." (National Honor Society Handbook, 15th edition)
 

In addition to scholarship (as demonstrated by the GPA), there are three
other, equally weighted areas in which potential NHS inductees must excel. These are leadership, service, and character. Academically eligible students
who are interested in seeking selection into the NHS are expected to
participate in activities, both in and out of school, which will enable them to exhibit these elements. According to the National Honor Society Handbook, "Leadership roles in both the school and community may be considered, provided they can be verified...In considering service, the contributions [the] candidate has made to school, classmates, and community, as well as the student's attitude toward service can be reviewed...[and] the society supports and recommends the use of a multi-faceted definition of character known as
the `Six Pillars of Character'... A person of character demonstrates the
following six qualities: respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness,
caring, and citizenship."
 

Each year the Faculty Council scrupulously reviews all of the information provided by each candidate, as well as faculty evaluation forms in order to
make consistent, equitable selection determinations. Furthermore, in an effort to afford candidates an additional opportunity to provide the Faculty Council with relevant information and perhaps clarify any questions that may arise, it has been proposed that an individual interview be offered to candidates beginning in the 2001-2002 school year.
 

Nomination, selection, and induction into the South River High School Chapter
of the National Honor Society are goals toward which we encourage all
students to aspire. Achievement of these goals is truly a special
accomplishment in which NHS members should take special pride, for these students exemplify the tenets of the National Honor Society: scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

The South River Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex,
affectional or sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, or social or economic status. Should questions,
comments, or concerns relating to this exist, the district's Affirmative Action Officer (AAO) should be contacted. 
The AAO is:Kamila Buffalino

3 Montgomery Street South River, NJ 08882