American Christian Honor Society

Students may apply for membership into the American Christian Honor Society of Fairwinds Christian School and be granted membership if they meet the guidelines for acceptance. Applications and all accompanying paperwork must be submitted by November 1st.

General Guidelines

• Prospective members must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in high school & have been a student at      Fairwinds Christian School for one full semester.
• Prospective members must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 (90%) or higher.

Character Guidelines

• Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously
• Constantly exemplifies desirable qualities of personality (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability)
• Upholds Christian principles or morality and ethics
• Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc.
• Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability
• Shows courtesy and concern for others
• Observes instructions and rules and is punctual and faithful in obligations both inside and outside the classroom
• Exhibits powers of concentration and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies
• Manifests truthfulness by obedience of rules, avoids cheating in written work, and shows unwillingness to profit by mistakes of others
• Actively helps to rid the school of bad influences or environment

Service Guidelines

• Willingly upholds scholarship and maintains a loyal attitude towards the school
• Participates in some outside activity such Boy/Girl Scouts, youth group, church choir or music team, volunteer services (beyond the 60 required hours)
• Works well with others and willingly takes difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities
• Renders cheerfully and enthusiastically any requested service to the school
• Willingly represents his class or school in interclass and interscholastic competition
• Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students

Leadership Guidelines

• Is resourceful in proposing new programs, applying principles, and making suggestions
• Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities
• Exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals
• Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of school
• Shows ability to delegate responsibilities
• Exemplifies positive qualities
• Inspires positive behavior in others
• Demonstrates academic initiative
• Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, conducts business efficiently and effectively, and is reliable and dependable without prodding
• Demonstrates leadership in the classroom, at work, and in school activities
• Shows dependability in any responsibility he accepts