Requirements

1. Students in Grade 11 are first nominated on the basis of having attained a cumulative GPA of 3.60 (weighted) from a student’s freshman year up to and including the 1st semester of their junior year.  The cumulative GPA is based on grades from a student’s official Upper Dublin transcript:

   • • • For students in grade 12, from freshman year up to and including 1st semester senior grades are used for the GPA.

       • PLEASE NOTE:  starting with the Class of 2028, the GPA requirement is 3.80 (weighted).

2. Students must complete a survey listing the high school activities, sports, and clubs in which they have actively participated during 9th grade,10th grade and 1st half of 11th grade.  PLEASE NOTE:  starting in September of 2024 students may include up to 7 points of service from organizations outside of UDHS and 1 point of service equals 15 hours of community service. 

   • • • The activities survey must create a score a minimum of 14 points to be necessary for consideration.

       • SEE chart listed below

       • The survey form will be emailed to juniors and seniors who have met the GPA requirement. 

3. The Faculty Council may deny membership to applicants with documented behavior inconsistent with the expectations, Constitution, and Bylaws of the NHS.

4. Students will receive written notification of their membership selection or denial.

-- UPDATED June 2024 --