Frequently Asked Questions
Students who accept membership and are inducted into NHS should be aware of the time and commitment involved with this honor. Read the information below for the requirements to be a member in good standing. Additional information about the Code of Conduct can be found here.
What is the purpose of National Honor Society?
Four main purposes have guided chapters of NHS from the beginning: 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. These purposes also translate into the criteria used for membership selection.
Four main purposes have guided chapters of NHS from the beginning: 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. These purposes also translate into the criteria used for membership selection.
If I transfer schools, does my NHS membership transfer with me?
Yes, if you provide a letter from your old principal or chapter adviser confirming your membership—though you must meet your new chapter's standards within one semester to retain your membership.
Yes, if you provide a letter from your old principal or chapter adviser confirming your membership—though you must meet your new chapter's standards within one semester to retain your membership.
What are the membership requirements?
Regular attendance at meetings and induction is required. Each member is required to report eight hours of approved and verified individual service and two hours of a group service project per semester. A representative or coordinator of the volunteer activity must sign a statement verifying participation. Each member is also required to participate in an UIL-sanctioned event or activity or other regional competition each year. A coach or sponsor must sign a statement verifying participation.
Each member must pay a one-time fee of 25 dollars by the end of the fall semester. Failure to pay dues will result in the student being added to the Hendrickson High School fine list, which may prevent the student from graduating.
Regular attendance at meetings and induction is required. Each member is required to report eight hours of approved and verified individual service and two hours of a group service project per semester. A representative or coordinator of the volunteer activity must sign a statement verifying participation. Each member is also required to participate in an UIL-sanctioned event or activity or other regional competition each year. A coach or sponsor must sign a statement verifying participation.
Each member must pay a one-time fee of 25 dollars by the end of the fall semester. Failure to pay dues will result in the student being added to the Hendrickson High School fine list, which may prevent the student from graduating.
When are the meetings?
NHS meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month in the Lecture Hall.
NHS meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month in the Lecture Hall.
What if I can't attend a meeting?
Members seeking to be excused from a meeting must submit their request at least one day in advance of the scheduled meeting. Failure to attend meetings and induction without prior approval from the Advisers may result in probation or impending dismissal from a chapter. Please see the chapter bylaws for more information.
Members seeking to be excused from a meeting must submit their request at least one day in advance of the scheduled meeting. Failure to attend meetings and induction without prior approval from the Advisers may result in probation or impending dismissal from a chapter. Please see the chapter bylaws for more information.