1. Junior and Senior students interested in being considered for membership in NHS, as well as their parents, will be informed in a timely fashion that the selection process will take place early in the second semester.
2. Scholastically eligible Junior and Seniors will be invited to submit an activity information form and personal essay. The form reflects the candidate’s depth of community and school involvement. It requires the endorsement of adult sponsors with direct knowledge of the activities described and the potential member’s involvement in them. The essay illuminates the ways in which the candidate demonstrates and embraces the ideals of the organization.
3. The selection of new members is reserved to and determined by the TVS NHS Faculty Council. Submitting the information packet does not guarantee selection nor is it to be seen as an application for membership. The NHS Faculty Council will review the information provided in the packet along with other verifiable information reflecting each candidate’s activities in the areas of leadership, service and character.
4. NHS considers school attendance and academic integrity as vital reflections of one’s character and leadership skills. A successful candidate will also possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50/4.0, which must be maintained to sustain membership. Additionally, participation in all NHS activities is a requirement of those who accept an invitation to membership.
5. Candidates approved by a majority vote of the NHS Faculty Council will be invited to join NHS. Inductees and their parents will be notified of selection to membership and provided information regarding the induction ceremony, obligations and privileges of membership and yearly dues ($20.00). A formal induction ceremony during the spring semester will welcome the new members.
6. Candidates who transfer from another institution must have been a TVS student for a minimum of one semester before consideration for membership. Only the TVS cumulative GPA will determine scholastic eligibility. Community service hours will depend upon when the student transferred, but generally corresponds with the number of hours the student must have as his graduation requirement. Transfer students must follow the same procedure as others regarding the submission and verification of community service hours.
7. An appeals process for non-selection exists, a copy of which may be obtained from the Upper School Administrative Assistant. Any appeal must be submitted first to the NHS Advisor, then to the Head of Upper School, and ultimately to the Headmaster.
