INTERESTED IN NHS?

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WHAT IS NHS?

National Honor Society is a national organization

based on service, leadership, scholarship, and

character. It is a great way to become more involved

in your school and community, and colleges love to

see it on applications.

WHO CAN JOIN?

Students become eligible to join NHS after the fall

semester of their sophomore year. Additionally,

students must have attended KHS for at least one

semester.

WHEN CAN I JOIN?

Next semester! We will be accepting packets from

January 11th to February 12th!

HOW DO I JOIN?

Go to the NHS page of the KHS website. (Found

under “Activities.” Find the “Interested in joining

NHS?” tab and print out the Activity Packet. Fill this

out and turn it in at the beginning of next semester!

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

The requirements are listed on the activities

packet, and can be found Appendix A of the National

Honor Society Appendices.

The Activity Packet also explains everything that is

necessary to join.

SIGN THIS HAVE A PARENT SIGN THIS

DO NOT FORGET THIS PART

MATH TIME!!!

4+5+3+5≠20 4+7+4+5≠25You need more than the minimum listed in each category to

reach the overall minimum!

HOW CAN I EARN SERVICE HOURS?

Be involved! Join clubs and organizations, and help out your

community.

Church groups or volunteer groups are great places to earn

hours.

The Houston Food Bank is a great place to volunteer.

If you have questions about what can count – email me • nhspres@gmail.com • Tell me you’re doing the Activity Packet! Otherwise I’ll send

your email away!

HOW DO I EARN LEADERSHIP POINTS?

Come to our leadership seminar!• November 18th from 3:30 to 5:30 in the LGI.

Be an officer in clubs/organizations.

HOSA’s leadership conference is another popular

leadership point opportunity.

See activity packet for other options.

HOW DO I EARN CHARACTER POINTS?

Character points are calculated based on teacher

and principal evaluations and a student's conduct

record. Teachers, staff members, and principals are

asked to evaluate a student's character in the areas

of attitude, integrity, and behavior. Additionally,

students applying for NHS cannot have more than

one Thursday/Saturday class, nor can they have a

documented cheating incident.

Be good

WHAT ACTIVITIES COUNT FOR MY ACTIVITY PACKET?

Any activity completed from the summer preceding

the student's ninth grade year and on may be

counted towards the Activity Packet. However, hours

and events from middle school will not count.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T GET IN?

You can apply again! We will send a letter that tells

you which areas you need to improve in, and, unless

you are a senior now, you can apply again next year.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO GET IN?

An induction ceremony will be held on Tuesday,

April 5th, at 6:30 PM.

If you’d like to run for an officer position, an

informational meeting on that will be held on April

14th.

First mandatory meeting will be April 28th after

school in the auditorium. Elections will take place at

this time.

WHAT IF I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Ask them now!!! Or….

• Email me at nhspres@gmail.com

I hope to see you all in NHS next year.