Grades 3-5 Brighter Minds Honor Society
Membership to the BCCS Brighter Minds Honor Society is contingent upon the Criteria (LEAD) listed below:
Leadership
Participate in a minimum of 3 of the internal service opportunities listed below. Internal service is defined as activity that either assists a faculty, staff, or student during the course of a school day or being involved in school/afterschool activities. Some examples of internal service include but are not limited to:
Excellence
On their report card for all three marking periods, students must achieve a score of 4 in the areas of Academic and Personal Behaviors, Social Emotional Development, at least two academic subjects, and a minimum of a 3 in all other areas. Students must also follow school expectations and have no write ups, reports or parent outreach about behaviors.
Attendance
Determination
Display ownership and responsibility of the criteria listed above by self-monitoring, collecting and organizing evidence for submission by a provided due date.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to secure official proof of attendance at school sanctioned community service events by checking in with a designated staff member and receiving a certificate of service. These certificates must be submitted along with their application for the Brighter Minds Honor Society. Please note it is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to supervise their child during the school sanctioned activities and provide transportation to and from the event.
Acknowledgements
- New Members (first year member): BCCS LEAD Pin
- Continuing Members (two year member): BCCS LEAD Certificate
- Inducted Member Status (three year member): BCCS LEAD Honor Cord to wear at graduation and name
- Displayed on the BCCS Brighter Minds Honor wall.
- Here is a link to the Full Document and Application Paperwork
For More Information,
Please email Ms. Shepherd at mshepherd5@schools.nyc.gov