Membership
in NHS
Once selected by the
local selection committee, known as the Faculty Council, a student is awarded
membership in the local chapter at a special induction ceremony. With induction,
a member assumes certain obligations. The chapter must conduct a service project
for the school or community, and see to the development of an individual service
project for each member.
Chapters may choose to sponsor fundraising projects or involve themselves with
the school to reach the chapter's goals established to encourage scholarship,
promote leadership and service, and build character. In addition, regular
meetings of the chapter are to be held to conduct chapter business and
communicate with members. All active NHS chapter members are expected to support
these and other chapter activities.
For additional information on selection criteria, membership obligations, and
procedures of the chapter, please refer to the NHS Handbook. Copies of the
handbook are available from the NASSP sales office to chapter advisers or school
principals of duly-chartered schools.
Many of these
organizations offer newsletters, conventions and workshops to keep their members
informed. Contact the NASSP Department of Student Activities for information
about these state organizations.