The national honor society nhs is the nations premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. Students are invited to apply in the fall of their junior andor senior year. In order to be accepted as a member of our chapter, a student must demonstrate that heshe exemplifies the four pillars of the national honor society character, scholarship, leadership, and service by meeting the following requirements. The national junior honor society njhs is an international student organization that consists of chapters in middle schools in the range of grades 69 depending on the school. This is the most recent edition for use by chapters.
With participants throughout the country and across the world, nchc provides members with honors experiences for collaboration and networking like no other organization. The national honor society is one of very few high school organizations that is universally recognized by college admissions officers and scholarship committees as being challenging and elite. I am aware that membership in the national honor society is based upon a multicriteria selection procedure. Joining the ranks of the national honor society is a dream of every conscientious and ambitions student, and writing an entrance essay is an important step on the way to this goal.
National honor society national honor society overview. E email access c contact us p for parents s for students s for. How to be accepted into the national honor society. Clair chapter selects members in the second semester of the students junior year, so that the members can provide services to the school during the members. The national honor society is a national organization recognizing high school students for their achievement in four areas. If accepted into the chruchvillechili chapter of national honor society, we would like you to attend the induction ceremony on monday, october 28th 2019 at. We are uncompromisingly driven by our community core values and funded by members just like you, ensuring that our sole focus is best serving our members. The national technical honor society serves over 100,000 student members annually. National honor society about woodridge school district. National honor societies by invite only welcome to uscb. First among the last single bw mersey paradise by the national honor society, released 06 april 2020 1. The national honor society the national honor society was established in 1921. Students must be in their second semester of sixth grade for consideration.
Our societys goal is to help you succeed, and to connect you with the people and opportunities to help you achieve your goals. National honor society there are currently 112 copley high school students in nhs. Constitution of the national honor society all policies and procedures for nhs chapters are based on the provisions of the national constitution. National honor society members offer free tutoring services to their peers. The national honor society nhs is a probably the biggest nationwide organization for high school students in the united states of america and outlying territories. The following version of the nhs constitution was approved for all chapters on may 2, 2008, by the nassp board of directors.
More than just an honor roll, nhs serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of character, scholarship, leadership, and service. The national honor society is an american organization with chapters in high schools in all 50 states, several u. Nnational ational ational hhhhonor onor onor ssssocietyocietyociety riverside high school service hours student name. The national honor society was founded in 1921 by the national association of secondary school principals. More than just an honor roll, nhs serves to honor those students who. Click on a state to view its nchc members, or see details on our members in the nchc online guide. Students in grades 69 who meet the requirements for membership outlined by their schools chapter are eligible to be invited for membership. The alpha chapter of nhs was founded at fifth avenue high school by principal edward s. Streamwood national honors society membership membership in the nhs is awarded.
Based on the guidelines stipulated by the national honor society, the desales chapter of the national honor society has created the following application process. National art honor society chapter benefits national art. According to the national organizations goals, nhs hopes to recognize and encourage academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to. Many of these awards and admissions are given to nhs members over. What homeschoolers need to know about national honor societies t here are many ways as communities that we recognize teens for their hard work and dedication both in and out of school. The national honor society nhs is the nations premier organization established. Student life national honor society school district u46. Download our pdf to read more about how honor society can benefit you. Visit the honor society store at to learn more about what is available. The nhs allows high school students with a dedication to the society s core values scholarship. When it comes to academics, leadership, character, and service, the national honor society is the most well known. Apr 12, 2020 the national honor society was founded in 1921 by the national association of secondary school principals as a means of honoring academic achievement, good character and leadership potential. Honor society at the state level automatically become members of the national tsa technology honor. Honor society exists to enhance academic and professional success.
Honor society seeks to promote excellence in every aspect of a members life. Current members please remember that you need 30 service points 10 must be nhs. National honor society recognizes students for outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and. The honor society member has already exhibited academic achievement, leadership, honorable and admirable character, as well as service demonstrating that the member is willing to. National honor societies by invite only alpha mu gamma foreign language honor society gamma beta phi national honor society lambda pi eta communication studies phi alpha theta history honor society. A high academic average, in and of itself is no guarantee of membership into the national honor society. The national technical honor society currently serves over 100,000 active members and nearly two million alumni since its inception in 1984. If you already hold an active naea membership valid through 6302020, the school sponsorship fee listed on the registration form is waived.
Students become eligible for membership the fall of their junior year. Who we are nths nths national technical honor society. The goals of honor society include, but are not limited to. Policy for maintaining membership in the national honor society. The organization seeks to inspire students to continue to excel academically, and also to render service in their communities. If you already hold an active naea membership valid through 6302020, the school sponsorship fee listed on the registration form is. The nhs allows high school students with a dedication to the societys core values scholarship. There is an early deadline for teacher recommendations they must be completed one week before the application is due. I have access to a written summary of the procedures by which academically eligible students are considered and. Filling out the application clearly and correctly is an important part of acceptance into national honor society. Invitation letters are sent based on the preliminary requirement of having a minimum of 3. Chapter registration cost includes your annual membership dues for naea. The national honor society was founded in 1921 by the national association of secondary school principals as a means of honoring academic achievement, good character and leadership potential.
The structure of organization is very spread, it consists of many chapters in high schools around the country. National honor society newport harbor high school school loop. Nshss is a distinguished academic honor society, committed to recognizing and serving the highestachieving student scholars in more than 26,000 high schools across 170 countries. If you would like to request a tutor from nhs please email us at monty. The national art education foundation naef invests in innovative initiatives to support instructional practice, research, and leadership in visual arts education. A faculty council voted on the candidates who met the following criteria for membership.
Membership in the national honor society is awarded to those who work hard to exhibit good examples of character, leadership, service, and scholarship. The national honor society nhs is a nationwide organization for high school students in the united states and outlying territories, which consists of many chapters in high schools. Learn more about applying for a grant or donating to the foundation. It is entirely student run, which means that we have tutoring committee heads that take tutor requests and also assign the tutors to students in need of help. Participation in the national honor society is prestigious and promising. Utilizing data from the 1979 national longitudinal survey of youth. What homeschoolers need to know about national honor societies. National honor society is an academic and service organization with a long tradition in the ankeny community school district. Apr 12, 2020 the national honor society is an american organization with chapters in high schools in all 50 states, several u. Many of these awards and admissions are given to nhs members over nonnhs members with all other qualifications being equal. National honor society about national honor society. To view a section of the nhs national constitution, select one of the options on the left or download a printable. National honor society application 20192020 churchvillechili.
National honor society application packet madison academy chapter election to membership in the national honor society represents the highest honor and trust that can be bestowed upon a student. The njhs was founded by the national association of secondary school principals, and today has chapters in the united states, other u. Phi sigma biological sciences honor society pi lambda theta education honor society psi chi international honors society for. When it comes to academics, leadership, character, and service.
At ankeny centennial high school we plan and sponsor the northern lights dance, perform service projects, and donate money to school improvement projects. National honor society at cedarville high school is an honorary organization for students who have a 3. We plan and sponsor lights out, perform service projects, and donate money to school improvement projects. The essay must present achievements and aspirations of an applicant student in concise and compelling manner. Four main purposes form the foundation upon which the organization and its activities are built. With access to resources and a network of more than 1. Here is a visual guide prepared by the national junior honor society about how to become an njhs member. National honor society is an academic and service organization with a long tradition at ankeny high school. Our society s goal is to help you succeed, and to connect you with the people and opportunities to help you achieve your goals. Requirements for membership in the kent island chapter of the national honor society.
First among the last single bw mersey paradise the. Nhs spring 2020 application pdf word 9th, 10th and 11th grades only. National honor society membership is often regarded as a valid indicator that the student will succeed in life and particularly in studies at the postsecondary level. Forms may be found on the national honor society moodle site.