The National Honor Society
“Coram Deo” Chapter
The National Honor Society is a reputable organization, founded in 1929, that promotes appropriate recognition for students who reflect outstanding accomplishments in the area of scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship, and service. NHS is offered to Grades 5-6 in the form of the National Elementary Honor Society. NHS is offered to Grades 7-8 in the form of the National Junior Honor Society.
Requirements for NHS at Veritas:
- GPA: A consistent GPA of 3.8 or above must be recorded at Veritas for a minimum of two quarters and one semester.
- Behavior: All S or E in conduct on progress reports and report cards
- Community Service:
- Half of the required community service hours must be completed during the summer and submitted on the first day of school.
- Thirty (30) total community service hours (20 hours for Grade 5) must be completed and submitted by February 1.
- Faculty Council: A Student Information Form must be completed by the student and submitted to the NHS Coordinator by the requested date. Upon receipt of this form, a student must be approved by the Faculty Council, consisting of Middle School teachers and the NHS faculty advisor. Only teachers who have taught the student will have a voice in the approval process
Induction Ceremony: A ceremony to induct new members is held each spring.
Probation: All NHS members are evaluated each quarter. If a student’s GPA, conduct, or community service hours are deficient, s/he will be placed on probation for one quarter, during which s/he must rectify the violation in order to remain an NHS member in good standing
Expulsion: If a student fails to correct the violation within the probationary period, s/he will be dismissed from NHS and must reapply the following school year to be readmitted.