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How to prepare for membership
How to prepare for membership
Prospective members will have the opportunity to apply for the first time in the spring of their freshman year. All high school grade levels are eligible to apply.
Prospective members will have the opportunity to apply for the first time in the spring of their freshman year. All high school grade levels are eligible to apply.
The application is a point based system. On the application, they will be evaluated in 4 areas: scholarship, leadership, character, and service.
Scholarship: The minimum GPA requirement is 3.6. We will use the GPA that is run at the end of the most recent semester (fall semester before they apply). The higher their GPA, the more points they will earn on their application.
Leadership: NHS is an elite organization for exceptional students. These are the students who seek out leadership opportunities early on. These leadership experiences can be through the school, sports, organizations, churches, etc.
Character: They will need to get recommendations from two teachers. Start building relationships, and remember, that your actions, integrity, the way you treat others reflects your character.
Service: Our members already have made service to their school and community part of who they are on a daily basis, so it's important that our applicants already be practicing those skills. Seek out volunteer opportunities everywhere you can. This can be through your school, through a personal interest or talent, or with other organizations. Service needs to be something that benefits the community, and cannot be something that received a compensation (payment for a service).
The Application
The Application
Applications for 2024-25 are now CLOSED
Applications for 2024-25 are now CLOSED
You should receive an emailed decision by March 31.
Tracking your service
Tracking your service
We encourage applying with at least 10 hours already completed. There are service forms in the office. Informally, when tracking your community service, simply create a spreadsheet and write down:
When you served
What you did
How long you served
Who you served for
A contact number/email for your service supervisor
Service opportunities
Service opportunities
Being active in serving the community and school is a significant part of what we do as members. We invite you to join us in some of our service opportunities. These are great ways to build your service experience for the application, and see what it's like to be a National Honor Society member! Check out the Member Page or contact Ms. Davis for upcoming group activities.
Here are some ways you can serve in our community: City of Burleson Opportunities
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