National Science Honor Society is an organization committed to promoting high academic excellence in science courses while encouraging a passion for sharing science with others and using science to do good in the world.
The group has meetings every month on a Friday. We use our meetings to announce service opportunities and participate in guest speaker presentations.
Example Service Opportunities:
Science demos for elementary school students
Peer-tutoring in science subjects
Community clean-up events
Science Day with Best Buddies at JC
Science kits for the North Alabama Foster Closet
Assisting with science olympiad and science bowl events/practices
STEAM night at Madison Elementary
Volunteering at the CASA community garden
Hosting a science fair for K - 8th graders in Madison City
Volunteering with the outdoor classroom
Example Guest Speakers:
NASA
HudsonAlpha
Science Professors at the Collegiate Level
Veterinary and Medical Professionals
Members must meet and maintain the following qualifications:
earn a 90 or above average in all science classes
complete at least one advanced science class per year of membership
complete a minimum of 6 science-related service hours each school year
If you have any questions or want more information about the club, please contact Mrs. Harris at elharris@madisoncity.k12.al.us or stop by and see her in room D210.