Minnesota Honor Society

Scholarship

The minimum requirement of scholarship is based on a 3.4 cumulative GPA, calculated after first quarter of a student's sophomore, junior, or senior year. Once it has been determined that a student has met the scholarship criterion, that issue is put aside and the remainder of the Faculty Council’s attention is directed to the remaining three criteria.

Character

A person of character demonstrates the following six qualities: Respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

In addition, it can also be said that the student of character:

Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously

Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability)

Upholds principles of morality and ethics

Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc.

Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability

Regularly shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others

Observes instructions and rules, is punctual, and faithful, both inside and outside the classroom

Has powers of concentration, self-discipline, and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies

Manifest truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of others.

Actively helps rid the school of bad influences or environment

Leadership

Leadership roles in both school and community may be considered provided they can be verified

The student who exercises leadership:

Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions

Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities

Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school

Is able to delegate responsibilities

Exemplifies positive attitudes

Inspires positive behavior in others

Demonstrates academic initiative

Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility; conducts business effectively and efficiently; demonstrates reliability and dependability

Is a leader in the classroom, at work, and in other school or community activities

Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted

Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude

Service

The student who serves:

Volunteers and provides dependable and well organized assistance, is gladly available, and is willing to sacrifice to offer assistance

Works well with others, and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities

Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders and requested service to the school

Is willing to represent the class or school in inter-class and inter-scholastic competition

Does committee and staff work without complaint

Participates in some activity outside of school (i.e. Girl or Boy Scouts, church groups, volunteer services for the elderly, poor, or disadvantaged)

Mentors persons in the community or students at other schools

Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students

Minnesota Honor Society

Qualities for selection into MHS