National Honor Society

National Honor Society


Interested in applying to be a member of NHS? Below are the basic requirements needed to be considered for admittance. Please be aware that additional requirements will be required in the official application.
The application window for the current school year closes September 30, 2022 at 11:59 pm.


DO NOT START THIS APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT

SERVICE HOURS, CLUB ACTIVITIES, AND OFFICER POSITIONS (LEADERSHIP). THESE MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ***PDF*** FORMAT ***ONLY***. THE INABILITY TO OPEN ONE OF YOUR DOCUMENTS THAT IS NOT PROPERLY FORMATTED MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO CURE THE DEFECT.

Apply for NHS HERE: 


NHS Application

Basic admission guidelines include:

  • Junior or Senior at NPHS
  • Academic achievement (5.0 Weighted, Cumulative GPA required, as well as demonstrated an ongoing commitment to academics-- the number of unexcused absences are taken into account)
  • Service to school (as an ongoing commitment--minimum of TWO in school activities required with regular attendance and participation in those activities)
  • Service to community (20 hours minimum completed in past year, as well as demonstrated an ongoing commitment to service that benefits the community at large) 
  • Demonstration of leadership (demonstrated ongoing commitment in a leadership position over an extended period of time)
  • Character (no record of cheating, plagiarism, intentional dishonesty, violating school rules or civil offenses in the community)
  • If accepted into the NHS, you will be required to meet the requirements listed below for current members.

Current members:

  • Join our Google Classroom for up-to-date announcements, meeting reminders, and a place to record your service hours!

  • General NHS Requirements include the following:

    • Maintaining a 5.0 cumulative, weighted GPA

    • Attending 6 out of 9 General Membership Meetings

    • Completing 10 service hours in the fall and 20 service hours in the spring

    • Participating in a club-wide fundraiser

    • Attend the Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022

General Membership Meeting Dates

 

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2022-23 Officers

President: Haley Meade:  [email protected]

Vice-President:  Brittany Zhang: [email protected]

Secretary: Jijee Dhinesh: [email protected]

Treasurer: Johnny Meng: [email protected]

Event Coordinators:

Darin Nguyen: [email protected]

Ahnaf Tausif: [email protected]

Media Manager:  Samrin Akther: [email protected]

Fundraising Coordinators:  

Aum Dave: [email protected]

Anika Nigam: [email protected]

Ashley Hickok: [email protected]


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