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National Honor Society

Recognizing Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character

Welcome to the CRIA National Honor Society!

The National Honor Society (NHS) is one of the most prestigious student organizations worldwide — celebrating excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

For over 15 years, the CRIA NHS Chapter has recognized outstanding students and empowered them to lead with integrity, compassion, and purpose within both our school and the wider Costa Rican community.

💡 What NHS Represents

Membership in the National Honor Society is more than an academic achievement — it is a commitment to leadership and service.

As stated in the NHS Official Handbook:

“National Honor Society membership is often regarded as a valid indicator that the student will succeed in life and particularly in studies at the post-secondary level. The Honor Society member has already exhibited academic achievement, leadership, honorable and admirable character, and service that demonstrate the member is willing to use his or her talents and skills for the improvement of society.” — NHS Handbook (2016)

CRIA’s NHS members contribute meaningfully to the school, the local Guanacaste region, and international causes through:

  • Community service initiatives
  • School-wide events and fundraisers
  • Leadership in peer mentoring and student government
  • Collaborations with local nonprofits and global outreach programs

📝 How to Become a Member

Membership selection is a thoughtful process conducted annually by CRIA’s NHS Faculty Council.

Application Timeline:

  • Applications open in February with information sessions led by the NHS advisor(s)
  • Submission deadline in August, shortly after the new school year begins
  • Review by a five-member faculty council
  • Induction Ceremony held in September

Eligibility Requirements:

    • Must have attended CRIA for at least one semester
    • Minimum 3.0 GPA (unweighted)
  • Must be in Grades 10–12 (first-time senior applicants not eligible), or Grades 7-9 for the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
  • Transfer students who were NHS or NJHS members at another school may join automatically with formal verification from their previous advisor or school principal

🤝 Community Service Expectations

Service is the foundation of NHS membership. CRIA NHS students are expected to be active contributors to their community through both school-based and independent initiatives.

Service Requirements:

  • 50 total hours per year (25 per semester)
  • Minimum 30 hours during the August–June academic year
  • At least 30 hours related to CRIA or local community activities
  • Up to 20 hours international service accepted per year
  • Up to 20 summer hours (local or international) may count toward the total

Applicants must complete 15 approved community service hours as part of their application.
All projects must be pre-approved by NHS advisors to ensure they are appropriate and meet the organization’s standards.

🌍 Community Impact at CRIA

Through NHS, students learn to apply their academic excellence to real-world impact — whether through environmental initiatives, mentoring younger peers, or organizing donation drives for those in need.

These projects help CRIA students grow as ethical leaders and compassionate citizens, living out the values of “Think. Aspire. Achieve.”