National Honor Society
The National Honor Society is a student organization that...
Is composed of juniors and seniors of high character and scholarship who desire to better their community through leadership and service.
Promotes and provides opportunities for further student involvement in community service and school leadership.
Benefits of being a member of the National Honor Society:
It is an outlet for creative volunteer and leadership work.
It provides an organized way for students to give back to the community.
Colleges and universities nation-wide recognize NHS members for their demonstration of academic and extracurricular excellence.
Requirements per year:
Annual dues of $20
20 individual volunteer hours (minimum), including 5 tutoring hours - record of hours with non-family/friend adult signature(s) confirmation completed in part by late January and in full by early May
10 hours (minimum) participation in various chapter-wide projects
Attendance at biweekly chapter meetings (see handbook for meeting schedule)
Applying:
The application window spans the first and second weeks of school in September.
Applications are reviewed and new members selected by a panel of anonymous faculty members.
Minimum requirements for application:
junior or senior status
completion of at least one semester at CHS
3.5 cumulative GPA
current enrollment in at least one Honors/AP course
successful completion of at least two Honors/AP courses if applying as a junior
successful completion of at least three Honors/AP courses if applying as a senior
demonstrated dedication to leadership, scholarship, character, and community service
(Please note: meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee selection)