Students involved in NHS learn how a large organization operates and are provided an opportunity to be involved in a real-life government. They are given the chance to be active in a group of peers, doing service projects for the community, and they learn how to create and run a project on their own. An NHS student must carry a credit load of 5 core class credits, participate in at least 10 hours of personal community service per semester comprised of at least two different projects, and contribute to the group projects each semester, while maintaining a GPA of 3.5, and portraying a Christ-like attitude. The Selection Procedure begins by filling out an application that is available upon request from the NHS advisor late in the spring semester. Applications must be returned by the specified date and time (may change year to year). Late applications will not be accepted. Per National NHS Bylaws, the principal has final say on acceptance or denial of all applicants.
Special College Admission and Planning Help is available for NHS members.
NHS Discipline and dismissal procedures:
In accordance with the Discipline and Dismissal Procedures outlined in the National Bylaws, members who fall below the standards which were the basis for their selection shall be promptly warned in writing by the Chapter Adviser and given a reasonable amount of time to correct the deficiency, except that in the case of flagrant violation of school rules or civil laws a member does not necessarily have to be warned. If after a written warning, the member still does not correct the deficiency, they will be requested to appear before the Faculty Council where the appropriate discipline and/or dismissal will be decided. For dismissal, a majority vote is required. A member who is dismissed may appeal the decision of the Faculty Council to the principal. Failure to turn in service hours properly and on time, and after a written warning has been issued, is grounds for dismissal. The Faculty Council shall determine when an individual has exceeded a reasonable number of warnings.
