Indiana Connections Academy recently marked a milestone for the school, taking five students to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 2020 LEAD (leadership experience and development) Conference.
Among those students was Humza Akhtar of Fishers, a ninth grader and National Junior Honor Society vice president of the Indiana Connections Academy chapter. The annual conference is a time for students participating in the National Honor Society to meet students from across the country, attend workshops and brainstorm student leadership ideas.
This is the only annual National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), National Honor Society (NHS) and Student Council conference in the country. While in Washington, D.C., students were also able to visit the National Mall, historical museums and the nation’s monuments. The trip was funded by a grant from the Department of Education.
The NJHS and NHS recognizes students who have demonstrated the four pillars of NHS: Character, service, leadership and scholarship. Qualifications for membership include:
Scholarship
Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent standard of excellence.
Service
This involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation.
Leadership
Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.
Character
The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.
For more information about Indiana Connections Academy, visit IndianaConnectionsAcademy.com.