How to be inducted!
We have two programs within our chapter, the Junior program (for grades 6-8) and the Secondary program (for grades 9-12). To be inducted into the junior program, members must obtain 15 points. To be inducted to the secondary program, members must obtain 30 points. Points are awarded through various dance related activities, as listed below
Talent group productions: Lead (3 points), Cast (2 points), crew (1 point)
Outreach: 1 point
Christmas Parade: 1 Point
Classroom instruction (dance classes): 45 hours=1 point
CoDEO Conference (and performance): 1 point
Winter showcase: 1 point
Spring Recital: 3 points
Poms: 4 performances/ competitions= 1 point
Teaching/ assisting: 45 hours= 1 point
teacher/assistant training: 45 hours= 1 point
Being an NHSDA officer= 3 points
Click here for the official NDEO point system document
Because so many of the points are awarded through hours of dance, all members must keep a time sheet until they are inducted. This holds the students accountable for their hours, and provides a reliable record of hours put toward induction. On each hours sheet, members must log the date, number of hours danced, which class taken, and get the teachers signature. The link is at the bottom, labeled "time sheet", as well as on the home page.
Our chapter also maintains several other requirements:
Attendance of at least 75% of meetings
7 hours of service with the group (like participation in CoDEO, the Drop and Shop, item drives,and showcases)
Maintenance of hours sheet
Parent signature on contract (so that all members are held to the same standards)
At least a 3.0 GPA
Chapter requirements are looser during the 2020-2021 year because of COVID-19 restrictions! While we still require 75% attendance, an accurate hours sheet, contract signature, and 3.0 GPA, we haven't gotten many chances for community service as a group this year!