National Honor Society

What is NHS?

• National Organization founded on recognizing students for their scholarship, leadership, service, and character 
• Purpose of chapter: Recognize members of CYHS student body with enthusiasm for the “pillars” above 
• Seek to promote characteristics both in Members and Nonmembers in the school community

How do I qualify to join NHS?

• Any rising juniors or seniors who have completed at least 1 semester at CYHS and demonstrate the qualities of character, scholarship, leadership, and service (See NHS Prospective Membership Requirements for details)
• Any student whose GPA qualifies them for membership will receive information during the summer prior to their junior and/or senior year and will be added to a CYHS Potential NHS Members Schoology course

What do I do after I found out I can join NHS? 

• View the Schoology course for potential members 
• Complete Prospective Membership Paperwork; this will require you to obtain references for your leadership, service, and character via Google Forms, and to write a short personal essay

What will I do as a member of NHS?

• Members will attend an Induction Ceremony, along with a practice, in the Fall semester 
• Meet once per month 
• Obtain fifteen or more hours of service in the school and community per semester (a total of 30 hours or more per year) 
• Maintain high academic and personal integrity 
• Develop and/or participate in a chapter-wide service project

What will I get out of NHS?

• Opportunities to expand on your leadership 
• Opportunities to be involved in the school and community 
• Network opportunities and additional scholarship opportunities through the national organization 
• Recognition for your dedication, including at the Induction Ceremony and with a stole at graduation 
• The ability to include a nationally-recognized organization on your college and/or career applications

 

 

 

Juniors and seniors with a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.65 may be considered for membership. Eligible rising juniors and seniors are notified by mail of their eligibility for membership. Letters are sent out each June and candidates are enrolled in the Prospective CYHS NHS Schoology Page. 

If you believe you are eligible for NHS membership but have not received a letter of notification and/or have not been enrolled in the Prospective CYHS NHS Schoology page, please contact Mrs. Unger or Miss Grove

Potential members should complete student information forms that demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Scholarship
  • 3.65 Cumulative GPA
  • Completion of at least four (4) Honors or AP Level courses during high school year

 

• Leadership: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.
  • Students should have an adult supervisor complete a google form to attest to their evidence of leadership.

 

• Service: Time spent assisting others without receiving compensation.
  • An average of at least twenty (20) hours of documented service per year from the start of high school to application date; at least five (5) of which must be conducted within the community, and at leave five (5) of which must be conducted within the school.
    • For entering juniors, this equates to 40 total hours of service, of which at least ten (10) must be within the community and at least ten (10) must be within the school
    • For entering seniors, this equates to 60 total hours of service, of which at least fifteen (15) must be within the community and at least fifteen (15) must be within the school
  • Students should have an adult supervisor complete a google form to attest to their evidence of community service.

 

• 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
  • No disciplinary infractions on record
  • Students should have two high school teachers (who had the student in class) complete a google form to attest to their qualities as a student and to their overall character.

Admission into NHS is solely at the discretion of Faculty Council members.

Service Opportunities

National Honor Society Website

Talk to your advisors:

• Miss Grove (room 505) - RGrove2@cysd.k12.pa.us
• Mrs. Unger (room 605) - AUnger@cysd.k12.pa.us