Cocurricular Programs & Clubs
Student Council
The student council is a group of students elected by the entire school body, and its members share in the responsibility of the day-to-day conduct of the school's affairs and the implementation of the school's most exciting and anticipated annual events.
The Goals of the Student Council:
Promote the general welfare of the school and represent the school in all manners
Develop the attitude and practices of being an upright student
Take an active role in the improvement plans for the school environment
Foster positive student-faculty relationships
Promote positive attitudes of scholarship through example
Provide activities that build school pride in students and faculty members
Initiate and execute activities for the betterment of the community including oversight of all school clubs
Benefits of Participating
The student council helps students to build character, leadership, organization skills, and responsibility. Universities look for leadership, engagement, and collaborations with the student body.
Supporting the development of student and adviser leadership skills and knowledge
Creating an environment where caring and tolerance thrive among students and the broader school community
Promoting student council as the voice of the student body and giving every student an opportunity to be heard
Encouraging students to become involved in school, community leadership, and decision making
National Honor Society (NHS)
National Honor Society (NHS) membership has been the true mark of student achievement for over 100 years, but it goes far beyond a report card. By empowering, championing, and recognizing well-rounded students, NHS provides schools with a values-based framework to elevate a culture of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
Eligibility
Eligibility is determined by a student's GPA transcript starting from 8th grade and above.
Membership in the National Honor Society is based upon outstanding
Scholarship (3.5 or greater weighted GPA)
Strong leadership
Active school and/or community service
Exemplary character (to be recognized by the Seoul Academy faculty and staff as an honest, trustworthy, dependable person)
Obligation
Once selected and inducted, all members are expected to maintain the standards by which they were selected and maintain all obligations of membership.
Membership obligations include attendance at chapter meetings (monthly), participation in induction and end-of-year events, minimum of 20 hours of community service throughout the year, and earning 10 service hours each semester.
Service hours are earned through NHS sponsored programs including tutoring, mentoring, recognizing students' accomplishments, fund-raisers, and short-term projects.
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How are members selected?
AThe selection of members to this chapter shall be done by a majority vote of the faculty council consisting of five anonymous faculty members appointed by the vice-principal.
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What does it mean to be a member of NHS? What do I have to do?
AOnce selected and inducted, all members are expected to maintain the standards by which they were selected and maintain all obligations of membership. Membership obligations include attendance at chapter meetings (monthly), participation in induction and end-of-year events, minimum of 20 hours of community service throughout the year, and earning 10 service hours each semester. Service hours are earned through NHS sponsored programs including tutoring, mentoring, recognizing students' accomplishments, fund-raisers, and short-term projects.