National Honors Society

1. Demonstrate scholarship by earning a cumulative 3.6+ grade-point average at the beginning of 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. 
2. Demonstrate character by showing integrity, trustworthiness, and respect for others. Discipline records are reviewed and evaluated as part of this process, and faculty evaluations are a secondary tool to evaluate this trait.
3. Demonstrate leadership by actively contributing to school activities and actively leading in the classroom when appropriate. Faculty evaluations are the primary tool to evaluate this trait. 
4. Demonstrate service by rendering assistance to others. Students generally should have completed 20+ hours of documented volunteer service each year of high school. This service should benefit the wider community (i.e. not the advancement of one's religion or one's personal gain). 

Once inducted, to maintain membership, students must participate in CHS's NHS project.  Nota bene: Induction typically occurs after the college application process has concluded. 

The NHS pillar of community Service is demonstrated by service rendering assistance to others. Students generally should have completed 20+ hours of documented volunteer service each year of high school. This service should benefit the wider community (i.e. not the advancement of one's religion or one's personal gain). 

Complete the NHS: Community Service Verification Form to verify your community services hours.  

General Information about Community Service-- 

•  Students generally should have completed 20+ hours of documented volunteer service each year of high school.

• The NHS: Community Service Verification Form must be filled out for EACH place where community service was done.  

• Any community service done with a religious organization where proselytizing is a component, canNOT count toward NHS community service hours. For example, volunteering to teach a Bible Study class cannot count. 

• Any community service that a student receives monetary compensation for canNOT count toward community service hours. 

For further questions about National Honor Society community service hours, please contact T'Shon Young.