A negative recommendation will reduce this to one point. Two negative recommendations will result in no character points and will disqualify the student from becoming a member of the honor society. Students who have been in serious violation of school rules, including suspension and documented cheating, or of civil laws in the calendar year immediately prior to becoming a candidate are automatically disqualified. The teachers will be asked to evaluate the candidates' reliability, self-control, honesty, and sincerity. Students should demonstrate an appreciation of knowledge and a serious attitude toward their studies.
Students ought to be willing to help others and work for the good of the class.
They should exhibit initiative and confidence, and have a positive influence on their classmates. Candidates are expected to have contributed to the school or community through voluntary service. The requirement for this service is that it contributes in some way to the improvement of the school or community and that no pay or other monetary benefits are received for the service. Community service such as working with church groups, serving as a tutor, being a scout, volunteering at a hospital, homeless shelter, nursing homr or food kitchen qualifies to earn points in this category. Examples of qualifying for service in the school include active participation in organizations such as the Student Government Association, class governments, SADD, MARC Scholars, working as a teacher's aide, library aide, ESOL aide or peer tutor, or any volunteer work that helps to develop programs which benefit the Blair community.