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STUDENT ASSOCIATION
All currently enrolled students and all staff members are members of the Student Association. This association is the general organization of the student body and is responsible for certain social and cultural activities.
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SIGMA DELTA PSI
All young men enrolled at Highland Academy belong to this organization. Their objective is working together to build Christian character through cultural, educational and recreational activities.
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KAPPA THETA
The purpose of this club is to promote friendliness, culture, spiritual development and social enrichment among the young women of Highland Academy.
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
In an endeavor to encourage student excellence in leadership and citizenship, as well as scholarship, Highland Academy supports membership in the National Honor Society. Juniors and Seniors with at least a 3.25 GPA (cumulative and current) and who maintain high standards of personal development may be nominated by Highland Academy to membership in the National Honor Society according to the following criteria:
- Leadership—
- Holds positions of leadership and responsibility or school offices.
- Works well with others.
- Dependable: gets the job done.
- Exerts a positive influence on peers in upholding school rules.
- Service—
- Participates in some outside activity and volunteers services.
- 2-years or more in Band, Choir, Bell Choir, Gymnix or Drama or present to support weekend activities and programs.
- Willing and ready to help when needed.
- Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers and students.
- Character—
- No noteworthy discipline problems.
- Takes criticism well and accepts recommendations graciously; reveals a positive attitude.
- Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and morality.
- Consistently exemplifies desirable quality of behavior: courtesy, concern and respect for others.
Members who don’t maintain these standards will be excused from membership and can not be reinstated. New students must be in attendance for at least one semester before they become eligible; however, membership can be transferred from another school to the Highland Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society. top
CHIMES
The Chimes is the school yearbook. Prepared by the students and for the students, it is an organization that requires dedication, secrecy, creativity and many hours of hard work -- but the rewards are fantastic.
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SKI CLUB
The Highland Academy Ski Club provides an opportunity for all those who enjoy snow skiing to participate in a week-long trip to Colorado during Winter Break.
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