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Membership in the National Honor Society is a privilege, not a right. 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, but anyone who has met the criteria for membership will be admitted. 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 GPA, calculated at the end of Semester 1 of Grade 11) are invited (January of Junior year) to submit a portfolio showing that they fulfill the other three criteria. Once portfolios have been submitted, the NHS Faculty Council will determine if each candidate meets the criteria. NHS Advisors do not vote on applications.
Requirements
Achieve and maintain a weighted GPA of 3.5 (calculated at the end of each year)
If your GPA falls below 3.5 before induction, you are automatically ineligible to be inducted, but you may apply again with additional requirements.
Perform a minimum number of 40 hours of community service - this for a non-profit organization beginning freshman year.
Service must be documented and verified by a supervising adult. Service must be approved prior to being counted.
Hold a minimum of two significant 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 students chosen by the Faculty Council. Any student who meets the criteria for membership will be admitted, as there is no cap on the number of accepted members.
To apply, you must compile a portfolio showcasing your qualifications. Each component of the portfolio must be uploaded as a separate PDF document and submitted via an assignment on 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
Finally, all portfolio documents must be submitted via Google Classroom. When you are ready to begin your application, click the button below to access the required documents:
Inducted Members
Once admitted into the National Honor Society (NHS), it is essential to maintain active participation throughout your 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 significant leadership role of at least 8 hours
4. Continue to demonstrate good character
All members must submit service hour forms through Google Classroom in a timely manner. 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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