NHSDA HONOR SOCIETY

NHSDA Overview

- What is NHSDA?

  - A program by the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO).

  - Recognizes students for artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement.

- Importance of NHSDA

  - Awards students for dedication to dance, similar to academic honors.

  - Provides credibility and recognition for commitment and hard work.

  - Allows students to track and prove their involvement in the dance community.

- Joining NHSDA

- Create NHSDA account for the student with email. 

  - Earn and track points through the NHSDA Point System. 

  - Exhibit leadership, good behavior, motivation, and teamwork.

  - Maintain an overall GPA of 3.5

  - Handbooks are available for detailed guidelines.

  - Induction is permanent, but members may be barred for unacceptable behavior.

- Junior Chapter (6th-8th grade): 15 points needed.

- Secondary Chapter (9th-12th grade): 30 points needed.

- Cost

  - $8 induction fee.

  - Ceremony costs: $25-$50 per student.

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  Apply for Induction

-Create NHSDA account for student. 

- Link Account to ReVita Dance Studio.

- Supply ReVita Dance Studio with Point Tracker Worksheets, Transcripts, and optional essays/supporting documents. 

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 Junior Chapter Grades: 6th-8th

 Requirements:

  - 15 points.

  - Above average character.

  - 3.5 overall GPA.

Process:

  - Demonstrate good behavior, leadership, motivation, and class presence.

  - Provide proof of 3.5 GPA.

  - Earn points through the NHSDA National Induction Point Rubric (participation, character, GPA).

  - Points must be tracked by students and submitted for confirmation.

  - 10 points must be earned through Revita activities; 5 points may be earned through off-site activities.

  - 5 points from the Junior Chapter carry over to Secondary Chapter requirements.

  - Create NHSDA account and apply for induction at www.nhsda-ndeo.org

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Secondary Chapter: Grades 9th-12th

Requirements:

  - 30 points.  Up to 5 points may carry over from the Junior Chapter.

  - Above average character.

  - 3.5 overall GPA.

Process:

  - Demonstrate good behavior, leadership, motivation, and class presence.

  - Provide proof of 3.5 GPA.

  - Earn points through the NHSDA National Induction Point Rubric (participation, character, GPA).

  - Points must be tracked by students and submitted for confirmation.

  - 20 points must be earned through Revita activities; 10 points may be earned through off-site activities.

  - Create NHSDA account and apply for induction at www.nhsda-ndeo.org

NDEO/NHSDA Award Program:

  - Students in 11th or 12th grade inducted into NHSDA may apply for the NDEO Artistic Merit, Leadership, and Academic Achievement Award.

  - More information is available at http://nhsda.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=661544&module_id=199309)