National Honor Society

NHS Benefits

It is considered a privilege to be selected to the National Honor Society. But the benefits don’t stop at honor and privilege! Being a member of NHS affords your student opportunity and tools for their future. From scholarships to conferences, and college and career readiness resources, membership has its perks.

NHS Induction

Grace Christian School is an active chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) for grades 10-12. NHS inductions are held during the first quarter of the school year.

Induction Criteria

• Scholarship: The student must have a cumulative weighted grade point average of a 3.75.
• Character: A student of good character upholds principles of morality and ethics, is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, and shows courtesy, concern and respect for others.
• Leadership: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea contributors, dependable, and students who exemplify positive attitudes about life. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school activities or classroom participation.
• Service: This quality is defined as having the ability to put the needs of others before oneself. This is demonstrated by having a servant’s heart at school in relationships with both students and teachers, and also by looking to serve the community outside of the school. Potential members are required to have at least 5 hours of community service.

Application Process

Academically eligible candidates, rising 10th to 12th grade, will be invited to apply for NHS membership during the summer months. Students will be required to submit an application portfolio within the first few weeks of school, which includes:

• Two Teacher Recommendations
• NHS Service Hours Form (5 community service hours completed during the summer of application)
• 500-Word Essay
• NHS Application
• NHS Bylaws Quiz

The application packet and additional details will be provided in your NHS invitation. The faculty selection committee will review candidates in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership and service. Notices of acceptance or denial will be sent by email, typically within a few weeks of the application deadline.

NHS Membership

NHS Members must uphold the criteria defined for induction in order to retain membership, as well as meet these specific requirements:

• maintain a cumulative weighted grade point average of a 3.75
• provide at least one hour of peer tutoring per semester
• complete a minimum of 30 community service hours per year (15 per semester)
• participate in two NHS service projects
• attend meetings during the school day as scheduled by chapter advisor

Annual Fee

NHS members are accessed an annual fee to help cover membership dues and a chapter shirt. This fee is charged in the Fall for returning NHS members, along with new inductees.

Download NHS Service Hours Form