How many times a month does NHS meet?
NHS meets a minimum of once a month. Occasionally NHS will meet twice a month. All meetings are mandatory.
What grade do you need to be in to apply?
Juniors and first semester seniors with a qualifying GPA will be invited to provide information to the faculty council for membership consideration. Invitations will be sent out in September and February to qualifying students.
Why is involvement in activities included in the information packet when the pillars of NHS are scholarship, leadership, character and service?
Skutt Catholic believes that involvement in activities shows a commitment both to personal growth and also to the school or larger Omaha community. It also puts students in situations where they can put into practice the skills of leadership and character.
In order to be invited to apply for NHS, what qualifications do I need to meet?
You will need a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.7 (rounded from a 3.65) as well as beginning with the Class of 2025, a minimum of 25 hours above the Living the Gospel requirement that are logged and verified in the Helper Helper Service system prior to the beginning of each semester that you are interested in being invited to join NHS. Class of 2023 and 2024 do not have this minimum number of service hours required, but still would be responsible for three service hours per semester once you have been inducted into NHS.
How many service projects does NHS do a semester?
NHS does at least one group project a semester, and NHS offers other service opportunities throughout the year. Often, there will more than one opportunity each semester.
Am I able to reapply to NHS, if I don't get in the first time?
Yes, you are able to reapply. The time period in between is a great opportunity to get more service hours, join more activities, and improve your grades.
How do you become an officer?
NHS holds elections in the Spring, usually in April. Procedures and timeline will be discussed at the March large group meeting each year.
How many service hours do you need to complete for NHS?
You need to complete three hours per semester in addition to your "Living the Gospel" hours.
What qualifies as service?
Most things qualify as service as long as the service helps and supports the community and no payment is received.
What GPA needs to be maintained?
A minimum of a 3.7 GPA (rounded from a 3.650) must be maintained in order to participate in NHS.
I heard that there will be new eligibility requirements starting in the Fall of 2023. What are those?
Please see the updated eligibility requirements and additional FAQ's above under Eligiblity Changes