National English Honor Society

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EMAIL rddunn@prosper-isd.net

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About NEHS

The National English Honor Society (NEHS), founded and sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta, is the only international organization exclusively for secondary students who, in the field of English, merit special note for past and current accomplishments. NEHS is open to high school students who have demonstrated exceptional ability in such areas as literary analysis, media studies, composition, linguistic study, and creative writing, and who meet the requirements of membership.

Benefits of affiliation include academic recognition and opportunities for networking with others who share enthusiasm for, and accomplishment in, the language arts.

"Gelast Sceal Mid Are"

The NEHS motto, "gelast sceal mid are," is Old English for: "duty goes with honor." The motto represents one of the earliest forms of our language—it affirms and celebrates an obligation to use one's gifts in service to others. Service to peers, school, and community is part and parcel of the NEHS mission—and, indeed, in the grammatical structure of the Old English phrase, "duty" actually precedes "honor."

Requirements to Join

Two semesters of English by the time of application

80 average for all the semesters of English courses

Unweighted GPA must be at least a 3.5

No serious disciplinary infractions

$10 membership fee

3 Teacher Recommendations (via Google Form, not a letter)

How to Maintain Membership

Members of NEHS must earn a total of 30 points each academic year.

1 Point Pay $10 membership due

1 Point Attend monthly chapter meetings

2 Points Write a literary entry for our NEHS newsletter

2 Points Read a book and write a review

2 Points Read and respond to a scholarly article

1 Point Donate books to a charity (proof required)

2 Points Volunteer for The Grove Academy
        (per tutoring session)


Other miscellaneous opportunities are offered throughout the school year. Additional opportunities will be shared through our NEHS Google Classroom.

Where Can I Track My Points?

Monthly Chapter Meetings

Last Thursday of each month at 8:20 a.m. or during Grove Time

Earn 1 point toward maintaining your membership for each meeting

      August 08/29/2024

      September 09/26/2024

      October       10/31/2024

      November 11/21/2024

      January 01/30/2025

      February 02/27/2025

      March 03/27/2025

      April 04/24/2025