The Faculty Council uses high school, cumulative GPA (a minimum requirement of 3.75, consistent with High Honor Roll) to determine students' candidacy for NHS membership.

Once candidacy is ascertained, students must opt in or out of consideration for membership.

Those who want to be considered for membership must complete and submit the Service, Leadership, and Citizenship Forms, as well as a personal statement to the Faculty Council for review and evaluation.

The Faculty Council also collects documented information to review and evaluate candidates' Character, the final NHS Pillar.

The Faculty Council determines membership only if the NHS Pillars are demonstrated as they fit the school's values and mission, a process that has already been approved by administration.

Membership is confirmed at the NHS Induction Ceremony, meaning if any issues arise before then, the Faculty Council has the right to change its decision.

NHS Members must continue to uphold the Pillars and any other requirements deemed necessary for membership, including but not limited to meetings, activities, and committee responsibilities.

All NHS members are consistently reviewed and evaluated. If acting inappropriately and out of line with the standards set by the Society, members can be dismissed.

Members can access the NHS Adviser for help and guidance in maintaining membership. The NHS Adviser serves as an advocate in that they are available to help members organize and track their responsibilities but the onus is solely on the members themselves.

The National Honor Society is not an open club and its high stakes may not be the right fit for everyone. It is not an extracurricular students apply to or tryout for based off of a checklist.

Parent and guardian involvement in the membership process should be limited. Families can familiarize themselves with the information on this website and are welcome to attend any meetings open to them. This may help their students better understand what NHS membership entails. Students can also seek family advice and guidance for finding appropriate service opportunities.

The Faculty Council expects professionalism, transparency, and honesty from its candidates, members, and their families. Anything against these expectations could result in a rejection and/or dismissal of membership.