Eligibility & Application
Students with at least a 3.5 weighted GPA, based on their transcript at the end of first semester junior year, are initially eligible.
In mid-to-late February, all academically eligible juniors receive an emailed invitation to apply, sent to their NHCS email account. If you believe you meet the GPA requirement but haven't received an invitation by the end of February, contact your counselor right away, as the process moves quickly.
The invitation includes instructions for completing the application, which gives students the chance to showcase their service, leadership, character, and extracurricular involvement. Applicants have at least two weeks to complete and submit their application, and should contact an NHS adviser with any questions.
There is no fee to apply to NHS. If you receive an email requesting payment to apply, it is not from Laney NHS.
Applications must be submitted by the stated deadline; late submissions cannot be considered.
In September of senior year, a second opportunity to apply is offered to academically eligible students who (1) did not apply as juniors, (2) were not accepted as juniors, or (3) were not yet eligible as juniors but now hold a 3.5 weighted GPA. The process is the same, though it moves somewhat faster.
Ongoing Membership Requirements
Induction is not the finish line. Members are expected to continue reflecting the standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character used as the basis for their selection.
Every spring, our newest members are formally welcomed into the chapter at the Spring Induction Ceremony, a tradition held at Northside Baptist Church.
Members must maintain at least a 3.50 weighted GPA throughout their senior year, and continue to reflect the standards used as the basis for selection.
Held the first Thursday of each school month during Flex. Members earn a half point per meeting and may not miss more than three; missed meetings must be made up with additional assigned service.
By May 1st, from a combination of individual projects, at least one group project, meeting attendance (7 of 10), and at least 10 hours of school-related service, all pre-approved.
A $15 due is required, paid online through SchoolCashOnline by December 16th.
At least 12 service points must be earned by December 5th. Members who fall short are placed on probation and risk dismissal if unresolved by the January meeting.
All active members participate in the Spring Induction Ceremony each April at Northside Baptist Church.