Requirements for Induction

• Grade Point Average
  -3.4 or higher

• Extra Curricular Activities
  -Two are required for the year of applications. years prior to the year of application do not count. Eligible activities need to have regular meeting, a public performance, public service, or some form of public recognition. Intramurals do not count. Band and choir count as one activity.

• Leadership Positions
  -There is no minimum requirement. To be accepted into NHS you must be a leader in some capacity. You may want to give this information to persons giving you a recommendation.

• Community Activities
  -Required for the year of application and active participation is necessary. Also, the group must be involved in an activity or activities that provide a community service. Include an explanation of the service. The service must not be a one-day event; it must be steady involvement.

• Work Experience, Recognition, and Awards
  -Not required, this is included for information that you may want to relate to persons giving you a recommendation.

• Three Recommendations
  -One must be from a teacher you currently have or have had within the past year. One must be from a coach or advisor of one of your school activities. One must be from a community member or leader that you have worked with in you community activities or groups. Each recommendation must have a written comment stating the capacity on which the writer has known you, the length of time, and then certify that they believe you should be considered for membership in NHS. A signed form without the above will not be considered. Recommendations cannot be filled out by family members!

Maintaining Membership

• 20 Hours of Service
  -School Service (10 Hours minimum)
  -Community/Individual  Service (5 Hours minimum)
  -Large Group Service (5 Hours minimum)
   

• Maintain G.P.A.
   

• Stay involved in at least 2 school activities
   

• Abide by the MSHSL Rules