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1. What does NHS stand for?
National Honor Society
2. What do you have to do to get into NHS?
To be inducted into NHS, you are first invited to
apply based on your grade point average. A letter along with paperwork
is sent to each student who qualifies though g.p.a. The student then must
fill out several forms that request the following information: a. leadership
roles b. community service c. work experience d. awards experience e. extra-curricular
and co-curricular activities The student's discipline record is then checked.
The points are then added up. If a student earns 40 points or more, the
student's application will go before the faculty board. The board is made
up of 5 faculty members from all disciplines. All faculty members are asked
to give input through a letter that is placed in his/her box at least 2
weeks prior to the board meeting. All of this information goes before the
board, and if the board approves the student, then he/she is inducted into
NHS.
3. What do you do in NHS?
NHS sponsors many community activities and service projects.
NHS painted a women and children's shelter, worked for CCA during the Christmas
season, worked at a local Halloween carnival, adopted a highway, and much more.
4. Why would someone want to get into NHS?
NHS is a great organization for those interested
in high academic achievement and dedicated to community service. The organization
has an outstanding reputation and is well-respected on the college level.
There is also a scholarship given to an NHS member each year.