National Junior Honor Society
Westchester Academy for International Studies
“Leadership” is defined as:
*resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making decisions;
*demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities;
*exercises influence on peers upholding school ideals;
*contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school;
*is able to delegate responsibilities;
*exemplifies positive attitudes;
*demonstrates academic initiative;
*successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, conducting business efficiently, and without prodding, demonstrates reliability and dependability;
*is a forerunner in the classroom, at work, and in school or community activities;
*is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted.
“Service” is defined as:
*is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal attitude;
*participates in some outside activity: Girl/Boy Scouts; church groups; volunteer services for the aged, poor, or disadvantaged; family duties;
*volunteers 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 any 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;
*shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students.
“Character” is defined as:
*takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously;
*constantly exemplifies desirable qualities of personality (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability,…)
*upholds principles of morality and ethics;
*cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc.;
*demonstrates highest standards of honesty and reliability;
*shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others;
*observes instructions and rules, punctuality, and faithfulness in obligations both inside and outside of class;
*manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience of rules, avoids cheating in written work, and shows unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of others;
*has power of concentration and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies; and
*actively helps to rid the school of bad influence or environment.
From the National Honor Society Handbook