- State College Area High School
- Rubric for Selection
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SCASD National Honor Society Selection Rubric
Academics
Activities and Leadership
Service
Essay
GPA
Points
Standard
Points
Hours
Points
Standard
Points
4.0
3.87+
3.75+
3
2
1
Outstanding
Exceeds
Meets
Below
4
3
2
1
101+
76-100
51-75
20-50
4
3
2
1
Exceeds
Meets
Below
3
2
1
Activities and Leadership Standards
- Outstanding: Student participates in 4 or more activities, has participated in at least 3 for a year or more, and is a leader in 2 or more.
- Exceeds: Student participates in 3 or more activities, has participated in at least 2 for a year or more, and is a leader in 1 or more.
- Meets: Student participates in 1 or 2 activities and has participated in at least 1 for a year or more.
- Below: Student participates in 1 or fewer activities and is a leader in none.
Essay Rubric
Exceeds (3): Essay is well organized; demonstrates exceptional style, voice, and clarity. Uses precise language consistently appropriate to the purpose in a way that engages the reader. Provides thorough explanation of NHS principles, activity(ies), and leadership.
Meets (2): Essay uses language appropriate to the purpose. Demonstrates a command of standard English conventions with no more than occasional minor errors. Essay shows relevant and sufficient examples of student engagement of NHS principles.
Below (1): Essay uses basic language with little to no evidence of style. Grammar/Spelling errors may detract from the essay. Essay does not evidence leadership in action and/or limited relation to NHS principles.