National Honor Society

Sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Honor Society (NHS) recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and character. NHS membership is recognized as a mark of distinction because it reflects students’ successful academic achievement and personal contributions to our school and community. At Mt. Lebanon High School, NHS is a service organization. Membership awards students the opportunity to serve our school and community through service projects.

Scholarship: To be eligible for induction a weighted QPA of 3.8 or higher must be achieved. QPA will be evaluated at the conclusion of the fall semester of Junior year.

Leadership: Leaders organize, promote and facilitate. The NHS selection committee examines student initiative in organizing and promoting school activities, school spirit as well as community awareness and responsibility.

Service: Eligible students perform significant service on behalf of our school and community without personal benefit. A minimum of 30 hours of community service is required of Juniors to apply for membership. The 30 hours should span your years at the High School. (Students should accrue 5 in-school and 5 out-of-school service hours for their Freshman, Sophomore and Junior years.) All community service must be registered and on file in the Activities Office.

Character: NHS students consistently demonstrate respect, responsibility, academic integrity and good citizenship both in and out of school.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. To qualify a student must be a junior or senior and have completed at least one semester at Mt. Lebanon High School.
2. The Quality Point Average (QPA) must be a cumulative 3.8 weighted (including the add-on) according to the Mt. Lebanon High School guidelines and in compliance with the National Chapter regulations. The QPA will be based on the weighted system. All high school grades including those from your previous high school(s) will be included.
3. All QPA's will be verified based on mid-year calculations.

INDUCTION PROCESS

1. Quality Point Average is calculated in February.
2. A parent/student notification letter is sent to all students who meet the 3.8 weighted QPA informing them that the student has met the academic requirements.
3. Group meetings are held for the purpose of informing prospective members of the goals and objectives of the National Honor Society and the selection process and requirements involving service, leadership and character.
4. The completed application is submitted by the candidates who are interested in the National Honor Society organization.
5. A five member Faculty Council, selected by Mr. McFeeley, and under the direction of the National Honor Society Adviser, Mrs. Smith, reviews each candidate in terms of service, leadership and character. All names will be removed from the applications before review by the Faculty Council.
6. A letter is sent to the parents and student notifying them of the selection. All applicants will be notified.
7. A mandatory rehearsal and induction ceremony is held in April.

MAINTAINING YOUR MEMBERSHIP

1. The same requirements needed for membership must be continued to retain membership. These include maintenance of high academic achievement, acquiring a minimum of 10 hours of individual community service during senior year and participation in one NHS-sponsored event.
2. Any single infraction of school policies may result in dismissal from NHS.

COMPLETION OF STUDENT APPLICATION PACKET

1. All sections must be completed and appropriate signatures should be acquired.
2. Submit the typed application with appropriate signatures and a printed copy of your community service hours by the deadline.
3. Any questions should be directed to the National Honor Society faculty sponsor, Mrs. Christy Smith (Csmith@mtlsd.net).

National Honor Society US

The National Honor Society application window is closed for the 2019-2020 school year.  It will reopen for qualifying juniors and seniors in February of 2021.  Please direct all inquiries to NHS Faculty Advisor, Mrs. Christy Smith. (Csmith@mtlsd.net)