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Learn how to join the National Honor Society.

How do I join the National Honor Society?

NHS prospective students must show the four pillars of NHS: Character Cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.

Scholarship

Cumulative GPA ≥ 3.5
To be in NHS, you need a GPA of 3.5 or greater. This GPA is calculated based upon all of your classes, including core classes and elective classes.

Leadership

NHS students must prove to be leaders who are resourceful, problem solvers and idea contributors.

Service

When you apply for membership in the National Honor Society, you receive points for various school activities (sports, music, academics) This involves voluntary
contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation. The team is currently working on a school food pantry for students and the community as their service project. 

Apply for NHS   Service Points Guide

Please email completed applications to michelle.edwards@cardinalcomet.com or print and hand them in.

My real endorsement of Cardinal Schools and its faculty and staff can be seen each morning when I hand them the one irreplaceable and most valuable thing in my life: my kids. No letter I write could be a greater endorsement than that simple act. I give them my kids, and I do it with a huge smile on my face because I trust them to do what they are most outstanding at: building our future.
Kevin S. Maggio · Cardinal Parent
Cardinal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age (for employment), socioeconomic status (for programs), religion, disability, creed, national origin, marital status (for programs), sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its educational programs and employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Cindy Green.

The Cardinal Community School District offers career and technical  programs in the following service areas:
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Health Science
Human Services
Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management

Cindy Green - cindy.green@cardinalcomet.com
Middle School Principal/Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Equity Coordinator
4045 Ashland Rd.
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531

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