The National Honor Society is a national organization that recognizes high school students for their excellence shown in areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The main purposes of this organization are: encouraging the render of service, enthusiasm for scholarship, promoting leadership, and developing ambitious character for those in high school.

Requirements:

There are several requirements for joining the National Honor Society:

  • You must have a cummulative GPA of 3.5
  • High standards of leadership, character, service and serve as role model in front of your peers
  • Once you are part of the program, you must complete 15 hours of service and pay a due of 10 dollars

More information:

  • NHS holds meeting monthly that all members are asked to attend
  • Chapter Service projects are determined after the induction and all members are required to participate
  • If you are eligible for the program you will receive general information in the mail and you and your parent/guardian will sign the statement. You will also have to write a series of four essays and these with a list of all your high school activities will be used to decide whether you should be one of the candidates. The Faculty Council will review what you have submitted and then you will receive a letter stating if you have been selected. If you do not get selected you may appeal to the Executive Director.