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You excel. You serve. You lead. You succeed. You have a true thirst for challenge … and accomplishment. Membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) may be an ideal fit for you! You can become a member through a local selection process that concludes with induction into the school’s National Honor Society chapter.

Through exclusive resources, programs, and services, members have a unique opportunity to prepare for college and career pursuits. Membership truly lays the groundwork for lifelong success.

How Can You Become an NHS Member? (Eligibility Requirements) APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP HAS CLOSED FOR '23-'24!

Students in grades 10–­­12 who meet the requirements for membership outlined by our Chapter Bylaws are eligible to be invited for membership.

Each chapter is required to publish its qualifications for membership, which are based on the four pillars of NHS:

  • Scholarship - Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. (Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA.) Carrboro High School has a minimum requirement of a 3.8 GPA. 

 

  • Service - This involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation. Students at Carrboro High School are required to have at least 30 hours of community service, 10 of which may come from their place of employment.

 

  • Leadership - Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or extracurricular activities. 

 

  • Character - The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.

 

Students who meet the eligibility requirements will have an opportunity to complete a Google Doc detailing their accomplishments and commitment to service, leadership, and character.  The applications will then be reviewed and scored anonymously by selected members of the faculty (known as the Faculty Council). Upon completion of this blind review, the results will be reported to the Principal and the candidates will be notified about their selection or non-selection, as well as the date and time of the induction ceremony, within an appropriate amount of time. More information about the selection process can be found on pages 33 - 58 NHS National Handbook. *Please note that all students will be scored anonymously using a standardized rubric from the NHS. 

 

CHS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/aPeZQ2TsT9r9WYCE6 

ALL APPS DUE BY SEPTEMBER 15th, 2023 FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

 

Understanding the Obligations of Membership

Students who accept membership and are inducted into the chapter should be aware of the time and commitment involved with this honor. For example, there will be chapter meetings. The chapter bylaws should articulate the yearly meeting schedule and member attendance obligations. Members also must participate in chapter and individual service projects to benefit the school and community. Finally, an annual fee is required for membership. At CHS, the annual fee for members is $20. Contact the chapter adviser (twalker@chccs.k12.nc.us) to ask any questions and/or obtain a full list of the obligations of membership for the school’s chapter.