Membership requirements

Membership in NEHS is by invitation, extended through a local chapter on behalf of the national organization. Membership in NEHS is an honor bestowed on individuals selected for their accomplishments in the field of English and in overall academic achievement.

The NEHS Constitution sets forth as minimum requirements for active membership the following:

• attendance at the school the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered. 

• completion of the equivalent of two semesters of high school English prior to induction as members;

• the achievement of a minimum overall and English grade point average of a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) prior to induction as members; and submission and payment of the new member enrollment via NEHS Connect. 

• Members in good standing who have completed the membership requirements may purchase a NEHS cord their senior year that may be worn at the EHS graduation ceremony.  There will also be a symbol designating NEHS membership next to the names of  qualifying members in the graduation program. The membership requirements include 

  1. • maintaining the English grade point average of a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) 

     • completion of required 3 hours of chapter service projects.  These MUST be done in person, at Eastside High school 

     • completion of the service hour form

     • attending at least three meetings in person