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Membership in the National Honor Society is a privilege. Selection to the RMHS chapter of National Honor Society conforms to the national guidelines and is applied fairly and consistently to all candidates. Membership is granted only to those students selected by the Faculty Council that have met the criteria. There is no limit on the number of students who are accepted. The selection process is open to juniors and seniors who meet the following criteria:
Students meeting the scholastic standard for membership (3.5 weighted GPA) are invited to submit a portfolio showing that they fulfill the other three criteria. Once portfolios have been submitted, the NHS Faculty Council will determine if candidates meet the criteria. NHS Advisors do not vote on applications.
Students in the junior class meeting the GPA requirement are invited to apply in the spring of their junior year.
All students are reminded that they can accrue service hours as of the start of freshman year. Applicants must have 40 hours of approved service hours for admittance to NHS. (*More on service hours can be found under the documents tab.)
Requirements
A weighted GPA of 3.5 must be maintained by NHS members and applicants at all times to be part of NHS.
Perform a minimum of 40 hours of community service for a non-profit organization as of the start of freshman year.
Service must be documented and verified by a supervising adult. Service must be approved prior to being counted.
Hold a minimum of 2 leadership roles in school or community activities since starting high school.
Leadership must be documented and verified by a supervising adult. Leadership must be approved prior to being counted.
Be considered a person of outstanding character.
Outstanding character is demonstrated by: honesty, integrity, responsibility, respectfulness, fairness, citizenship, and behavior consistent with school rules and public law.
Prospective Members
Membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) is a privilege that reflects a student’s commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Selection to the Reading Memorial High School chapter of the NHS adheres to national guidelines and is applied fairly and consistently to all candidates. Membership is granted exclusively to applicants selected by the Faculty Council. Any applicant who meets the criteria for membership will be admitted, as there is no cap on the number of accepted members.
To apply, students must compile a portfolio showcasing required qualifications. Each component of the portfolio must be uploaded as a separate PDF document and submitted via the NHS Google Classroom. Ensure that each file is labeled correctly as outlined below.
1. Cover Sheet
2. Service Documentation
3. Leadership Documentation
4. Character Reference
5. Character Checklist
6. Character Explanation (if applicable)
Each PDF must be named with the document type followed by your full name. For example:
Beatriz Murphy - Service Documentation.PDF
The link below opens the required documents:
Inducted Members
Once admitted into the National Honor Society (NHS), it is essential to maintain active participation throughout membership. This includes the following obligations:
1. Maintain a minimum 3.5 weighted GPA
2. Volunteer a minimum of 20 service hours every 6 months
3. Fulfill at least one leadership role of 8 hours minimum
4. Continue to demonstrate good character
All members must submit service hour forms through the NHS Google Classroom. In addition, they must attend all mandatory NHS meetings and submit member dues. These requirements ensure that NHS members continue to uphold the values of scholarship, leadership, service, and character throughout their membership.
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