National Honor Society

🏛️ Our Mission

The National Honor Society at Rising Star Academy—including the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS), National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), and National Honor Society (NHS)—exists to recognize and cultivate students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Through these chapters, RSA fosters a passion for academic achievement, a commitment to meaningful service, ethical leadership, and the development of responsible, compassionate individuals. Students across elementary, junior high, and high school levels are honored for their academic success, integrity, community involvement, and leadership potential.

📜 RSA National Honor Society Oath

As a member of the Rising Star Academy National Honor Society, I pledge to strive for academic excellence and make the most of my educational opportunities. I commit to demonstrating responsibility, enthusiasm, and diligence in all that I do. I pledge to develop and practice leadership skills in every aspect of my life and to serve my school and community with compassion and integrity. I will be a positive role model for my peers, encouraging high standards and mutual respect. I proudly uphold the values and principles of the National Honor Society and remain faithful to its four pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

⭐ Program Highlights

• NEHS established at RSA in 2014
  
  
• NJHS and NHS established at RSA in 2016
  
  
• All chapters follow the NHS National Constitution and RSA chapter bylaws
  
  
• Designed to promote academic excellence, leadership development, service, and character growth throughout the RSA student body
  
  

🗓️ Meetings & Expectations

• NHS meetings are held every other Tuesday after school
  
  
• Members must attend meetings regularly
  
  
• Completion of 30 hours of community service is required each school year
  
  
• The annual induction ceremony is held in May, and attendance is mandatory
  
  

🎓 Membership Eligibility

Students interested in applying must meet the following criteria:

• • Earned an A average (92 or above) for the previous academic year
    
    
  • Earned an A average (92 or above) for the first marking period of the current academic year
    
    
  • Maintained a cumulative A average (92 or above) across both periods
    
    
  • Active participation in school events and activities
    
    

• No administrative disciplinary record to date
  
  

📝 Application Requirements

Eligible candidates will be required to:

1. Submit a one-page essay
   (required for new applicants, students transferring between societies, or members with fewer than two years of membership)
   
   
2. Provide one letter of recommendation
   
   
3. Submit two Teacher Evaluation Forms
   
   
4. Be prepared to provide documentation of volunteering or participation in school or community activities, if requested
   
   
5. Participate in an interview with the NEHS/NJHS/NHS team, if deemed necessary
   
   
6. Upon acceptance, attend a formal induction ceremony at Rising Star Academy
   
   

🚀 Ready to Apply?

Students who meet the eligibility criteria and are committed to upholding the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character are encouraged to apply.

📧 Contact Information

NEHS / NJHS / NHS Advisor: Tamam Musabeh
Email: tmusabeh@rsanj.org