National Honor Society

CDSD National Honor Society (NHS)
Application Process

Eligibility Requirements:

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 90%
• Have been enrolled in the school district for at least two marking periods
• In addition, 12th-grade students may apply after meeting eligibility requirements following the first marking period of the school year.

All candidates will be evaluated based on the four NHS pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service.

Application Timeline: 

• Notice of Eligibility: Students will be notified of their eligibility to apply by the third Friday in February.
• Application Deadline: All materials must be submitted by the second Friday in March.
• Notification of Acceptance or Denial: Students will receive an official response from their school by the second Friday in April.

Application Process: 

• Once notified of eligibility, students will receive the official NHS application.
• The student will complete the front page of the Cover sheet and submit a completed application by the deadline.
• The grade-level principal will complete the Character Pillar evaluation for each candidate. 
• Applications will be scored, and students must receive a minimum score of 11 to be accepted into the National Honor Society
• Students will be notified of their acceptance status by the second Friday in April.

Induction Ceremony: 

• Formal induction ceremonies will take place in the spring to recognize and celebrate newly accepted members.