The National Honor Society

Link to official National Honor Society website: Click here




NHS is a national organization with national standards and requirements. Membership in the Morgan Park High School Chapter of the National Honor Society is an honor bestowed upon superior students by the faculty council. Membership is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership and service.

Candidates:

  • Are considered after their fifth and/or seventh semester of high school;
  • Must have at least a 3.6 cumulative GPA and be in the top 12.5% of the class;
  • Must have no record in the discipline or attendance office within two years of application;
  • Must have performed a minimum of two years of service to the school. The two service activities must be for two separate organizations.
  • Must receive at least a 3.3 average on character and leadership evaluations from current teachers (excluding PE & ROTC);
  • Must return all application forms according to the stated guidelines and within stated time constraints.
  • Once inducted, members must participate actively in the Chapter's ongoing enterprises. Lack of participation could lead to dismissal. Further, not maintaining the Chapter's standards regarding scholarship, character, leadership, and service could lead to dismissal.

 

General Inquiries: You can reach the national office through any of the following connections:

NHS & NJHS National Office
1904 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191

Phone: 703-860-0200
Receptionist is available during regular office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

Fax: 703-476-5432

Email: nhs@nhs.us

Website: www.nhs.us or www.njhs.us


 
 
School council





The School  Council mission is to :

Develop and modify the School Improvement plan.

Review and monitor the implementation of the plan.

Evaluate the plan's effectiveness.

The School Site Council meets at least 8 times a year, usually meets once a month, in the afternoon. The council is made up of 5 parents of students or members of the community who do not work at the school. The parent body elects these members for a 2 year term. In addition 2 alternate members are elected. The school elects members of staff.



Parent-Teacher Association

Your PTA is involved in many aspects of your child’s exposure and experience at ACA, including academic and non-academic areas.

Some of the goals of PTA are:

  • To promote the welfare of your children at ACA, and the community at large.
  • To encourage and enhance the relationship between home and school to bring parents, administrators, and teachers closer in order to cooperate for the enhancement and development of your children at ACA.
  • To sponsor projects and events for the benefit of all ACA students.

Want to know how to get involved?

We need volunteers for many upcoming events. Contact us at aca.pta@gmail.com Together; we can make a difference in our students’ lives.

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