NSU University School Student/Parent Handbook 2016-2017

Page 29 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY UPPER SCHOOL The NSU University School chapter of the National Honor Society is active in many school and community- service projects throughout the school year. New members (grade 10, 11, or 12) are selected by the Faculty Council each spring based on evaluation of their scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Students who have a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.50 at the end of the first semester will receive a student activity information form. To be considered for membership, students must first complete this form which requires that they: 1. complete document, and submit their grade-level community-service hours 2. show verification of at least two documented instances of leadership, at least one of which is in school 3. show evidence of participation in school activities during high school 4. are of high moral and ethical character 5. sign personal statements that they will actively support the NSU University School honor code Once inducted into the National Honor Society, a student must meet minimum requirements to remain a member in good standing. To maintain membership, students must: 1. attend all NHS meetings 2. maintain a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.50 3. uphold the standards for which they were inducted 4. complete, submit, and document their grade-level community-service requirement 5. complete three additional NHS-approved service hours each semester 6. sign personal statements that they will actively support the NSU University School honor code ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY In order to participate in athletic programs, students must meet the academic eligibility requirements of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). PERFORMANCE LEVELS NSU University School offers a differentiated curriculum based on student needs, abilities, and performance levels. The following levels are offered: Advanced Placement or Advanced Topics (Grades 9-12): AP and AT are intended for highly able students who wish to obtain advanced credit while enrolled in high school. Successful completion of AP courses and satisfactory performance on the AP test may lead to college credit, advanced placement, or both. Students enrolled in AP courses are required to take the end-of-course assessment prior to the AP exam. Seniors are allowed to opt out of AP exams, but not the end-of-course assessment. Students who fail to get a 70% or higher on this assessment would not get AP credit and have their course re-designated as honors level. This could impact college decisions since a revised transcript would have to be sent out for seniors. Honors Plus (grades 6-8): The honors-plus level curriculum is designed to challenge students whose classroom performance is consistently outstanding and have exceptional scores on criterion-referenced, norm-referenced, and summative assessments. Honors: The honors-level curriculum is designed to challenge students whose classroom performance is consistently above average and have outstanding scores on criterion-referenced, norm-referenced, and summative assessments. Regular: The regular curriculum emphasizes core concept mastery and includes application and extension activities as integral to the instructional program. Regular Modified (grades 6-8): The regular modified curriculum is designed to maximize basic skills and core concept mastery for students who require a more typically developmental/individualized program.