National Honor Society



  • Purpose    :
    The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character. Four main purposes guide the DHS chapter of NHS: “To create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.”

    Meetings:
    First Wednesday of every month from 2:50-3:15 PM in the cafeteria.

    Requirements:
    Junior or Senior, 4.5 or greater GPA, 8 hours of service per semester to include an ISP (Individual Service Project), and exemplary character. Members must attend all meetings, complete service hours, and meet all deadlines.

Department Announcements

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  • Seminars for college planning are now open.  See Ms. Mejia for information.
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  • Turn in your scholarship applications as soon as possible!!!
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  • Reminder: If you signed up for an appeal, the date is Friday, January 12th; they begin at 3:00 PM in D107
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  • Yearbook Photo: January 30th, 3:10, meet in front of Mrs. Sylvester's room; Current members must wear organization T-shirt; yet-to-be-Inducted members must wear a solid navy blue T-shirt
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  • 2018 NHS Induction: February 7th 7 PM, Rodgers Auditorium; all must attend
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  • On-line scholarship applications due January 30th; drop by D107 for more information
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  • College admission planning webinar from NASSP; drop by D107 for more details
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  • If you would like to appeal, drop by D107 for details; last day to do so is December 18th.
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  • If you have not received your letter, drop by D107 by the end of the first semester; last day is December 15th.
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  • Next Mandatory Meeting is December 7th at 2:50 

    Prospective members will meet in the cafeteria.  

    Current members will meet with your committees; contact the officer in charge for room number.
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  • Those individuals that received letters of not accepted at this time may appeal.  Drop by Ms. Mejia's room, D107, for more details.
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  • Inducted Members: Next MANDATORY meeting is November 1st; you will meet with your committees; important announcement given at this time

    Prospective Members: Next MANDATORY meeting is November 1st; you will meet in the cafeteria
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  • Prospective Members: Your complete applications (general application form, leadership essay, previous list of service hours, 3 NHS-approved service hours, travel form, medical form--please check your e-mail) are due November 8th; Character Assessments are due November 8th
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  • Membership fees due: September 28, 2017

    Sign-up for committees: September 28, 2017

    Next meeting: October 5, 2017 @ 2:50 PM--Interest Meeting in Library; Committee Meetings are with the officer in charge

     
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  • Do not forget to submit your proposal for your Individual Service Project. You can find the proposal on the official NHS website. You can also find some examples on the official website. 
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