National Honor Society is more than an honor roll. The objective of the Capeside High School chapter of NHS is to recognize and foster enthusiasm for scholarship, to promote the development of strong character, to encourage positive leadership, and to cultivate responsible citizenship through service to school and community. These four principles shape the organization’s activities and are reflected in the member's’ responsibilities.
To remain a CHS NHS member in good standing, students must:
A member is never automatically dismissed for failing to maintain standards. But members should understand that they are liable for dismissal if they do not maintain the standards of scholarship, leadership, service, and character that were used as the basis for their selection. They should also be informed that they are allowed limited warnings during their membership but that in the case of a flagrant violation of school rules or civil laws, a warning is not necessarily required. Furthermore, a student who is dismissed or who resigns may never again become an Honor Society member.
Upcoming service opportunities include: