National Honor Society

Horseheads High School

Horseheads High School

National Honor Society

Character - Service - Leadership - Scholarship

Membership Application

At the beginning of each school year, junior and senior level students with a GPA of 90% or higher are invited to apply for membership in the NHS. The application allows each applicant the opportunity to show evidence of Character, Service, Leadership and Scholarship. (The four ideals of the NHS.)

Submission of application does not guarantee membership.  The four ideals are considered as the basis for membership selection. No student is selected for membership simply because of a high academic average.

Once applications are submitted by the application deadline, they are evaluated by the Faculty Council, which is made up of five members from the teaching faculty. Applicants are judged based on the following criteria:

  • Application is fully completed including all required signatures

  • Application is neat and easy to read

  • Applicant shows evidence of Character, Service, Leadership, and Scholarship

  • Application is submitted on time

  • Quality of applicant’s personal essay

  • Applicant’s teacher recommendations

How to Apply

Step 1

Receive Your Invitation to Apply for Membership

NHS advisors will send out invitations to apply to juniors and seniors that have at least a 90% overall GPA. Only invited students are eligible to apply for membership.

Do not apply until after you receive an invitation

Step 2

Read the Bylaws

Read and understand the Chapter By-Laws so you know what you are getting yourself into. The NHS is a service organization and membership will require you to complete service activities and attend mandatory meetings.

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Step 3

Complete an Application

Download and complete the membership application. The application is a fillable pdf form and can be filled using any pdf compatible app (Acrobat Reader, Edge Browser, etc.)

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Download Application

Step 4

Submit Your Completed Application

Email your completed form to the NHS advisor by the due date listed in your invitation letter.

Step 5

Get 2 Teacher Recommendations

Ask two teachers if they are willing to complete a recommendation form for you, and then email them the link below. You may want to follow up to be sure they completed the form by the deadline.

Teacher Recommendation Link:
https://forms.office.com/r/ZkvKzWYvax

Step 6

Wait for Membership Decision

The NHS Faculty Council will notify the NHS advisors of their membership decisions by mid October. Decision letters will be delivered to applicants shortly thereafter.

Advisor

Mrs. Pam Callahan

pcallahan@horseheadsdistrict.com