National Honor Society

NHS membership is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a high school student. Members are nominated and elected based on scholarship (3.25+ Academic Weighted GPA), exemplary character, and proven leadership and service. Students are required to be members for a minimum of 4 semesters to be recognized as an NHS members.

 

 

All eligible sophomores (2nd semester only), juniors and seniors are invited to apply via Canvas during the first few weeks of each semester. To be eligible to apply, students must:

• Have a GPA of 3.25 or higher (Academic Weighted)

• Be in good standing with the Deans

• Be willing to make a commitment of 10 hours of service PER membership semester

• Pay their non-refundable $20 application fee/membership dues

 

 

All applications are subject to a final review at the end of the semester. To be accepted, students must:

• Have returned a COMPLETED annual application (Including 2 faculty recommendations and a personal statement) by the established deadline. Students must apply EACH school year.

• Have maintained a GPA of 3.25 or higher (Academic Weighted) for ALL membership semesters

• Remained in good standing with the Deans

• Completed 10 hours of service PER membership semester (Students must return their NHS Service Hour Card EACH semester with appropriate signatures by the established deadline)

 

 

 

At graduation, NHS members are eligible to wear gold gowns at graduation ONLY if they:

• Have been an NHS member for a minimum of 4 semesters (must include BOTH semesters of senior year)

 

At any time, students may be excluded or dismissed from Alemany’s National Honor Society if they fail to uphold the Society's standards.

 

 

For more information, please contact Ms. Sara Domian (NHS Advisor), your student’s counselor, or visit the NHS website at http://www.nhs.us.