Advisor: Steve Delorenzo sdelorenzo@nhvweb.net
The National Honor Society (NHS) was created to recognize and foster academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to being productive citizens within our school and community. The cornerstone of National Honor Society projects and activities is that each member has an obligation to use his or her talents, skills, and knowledge for the betterment of others. Our local chapter provides the framework in which eligible selected high school students render special service to the community. Working together as a group, the chapter multiplies the benefits of its service. The society also enables every individual to work in a unique way for the enhancement of the community. The NHS serves as an excellent training ground for the youth who will be the future leaders in society. NHS members are expected to maintain and extend the qualities that won them selection but also understand that membership is both an honor and an obligation.
Criteria for Membership in the National Honor Society
- Students who are academically eligible (cumulative 92% GPA or higher at the end of sophomore year) will be invited via letter to apply in the Spring of their Junior year.
- Students must also demonstrate excellence in three additional areas to be considered for acceptance:
- Minimum 100 hours of extracurricular activities.
- Minimum 100 hours of community service.
- Minimum 50 hours of leadership activities.
- These hours must be completed from the start of their freshman year until they apply in the spring of junior year. Hours completed prior to high school will not be counted and should not be submitted
- If invited to apply due to academic eligibility, an application will be provided at a to be determined interest meeting.
- Students have a second opportunity to be invited during the fall of their senior year, provided that their cumulative GPA is 92% or higher at the end of their Junior year.
