SMHS National Honor Society
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National Honor Society is a national organization that promotes and recognizes character, scholarship, service and leadership in students.
Each spring, potential new members are contacted based upon cumulative grade point averages. Juniors and Seniors with at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA are notified of their eligibility to apply and the application process is explained in a group meeting. Please be aware that the time to begin preparation is upon enrollment for transfer in or upon becoming a freshman. Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service both in school and the community are the values examined to determine acceptance.
Please review the following SMHS Chapter information thoroughly and discuss the content with your student and/or parent/guardian.
NHS Bylaws
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Chapter Bylaws Of the SMHS Chapter of the NHS
The purpose of this chapter shall be to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character...
Questions?
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Please see Ms. Barnhart in room 827 or Mrs. Hood in room 730 or email us:
Ms. Barnhart: leanna.barnhart@k12.wv.us
Mrs. Hood: jamie.hood@k12.wv.us
National Honor Society Forms
Your Application
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Reading and Following Directions
The application is a crucial part to the selection process. Filling out the entire application allows you...
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Be Sure to Review the Bylaws and NHS Requirements
After induction the NHS member must uphold the requirements as stated in the SMHS NHS Chapter By-laws. It is your responsibility to read and fully understand these requirements...
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Advice to consider while completing your application
Do not wait to complete the application at the last minute...
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this a competition with others?
No, there is not a certain number of NHS "slots", those inducted are ...
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What are the due dates and deadlines for NHS applications?
The application should be handed directly to Ms. Barnhart or Mrs. Hood on or before...
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What happens after I turn in the application?
The faculty votes on NHS candidates and a selection committee views all applications...
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I'm a senior, what information do I need to know?
If inducted into the SMHS National Honor Society your senior year...