NHS applications for the 2023-2024 school year will open this spring semester, in February of 2023.

Applications will be made available at that time and will be accessible to Sophomores and Juniors who are interested in beginning membership their Junior or Senior year respectively. The induction ceremony for incoming members will be this spring, in March of 2023.

The principles of this national organization continue to operate through scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The members, activities, and requirements reflect lofty standards regarding these principles. All members must uphold these standards. To be eligible for and maintain NHS membership, a student must uphold the NHS standards of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character by doing all of the following:

Scholarship:

                Maintain a 3.75 (weighted) GPA

Leadership:

                Have no more then 5 unexcused absences for NHS meetings in the school year

Service:

                Participate in at least half of the service opportunities offered through NHS

Character:

                Not receive any unsatisfactory citizenship/Assistant Principal referrals (A student with concerns may make an appointment with their Dean to review his/her school discipline record)

For additional information, please see or contact Mrs. Gillespie. AGillesp@HoustonISD.org