Requirements for Invitees for NHS 2024-2025 invitations will go out in February to Sophomores and higher that meet the requirements of a 3.7 and no referrals
-> The deadline to return your application has been moved to Tuesday, February 27th to the library by 4:15. No exceptions!
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The Faculty Council will consider the following for membership:
- Grades – Cumulative grade point average must be an absolute 3.7 or above (no rounding). Advisors will obtain this information.
- Discipline Referrals – If you received any discipline referral during the current school year, this will preclude your consideration for induction. The advisors will obtain this information.
- Community Service Hours – A minimum of thirty (30) hours are required. These must have been completed between March 1, 2023, and February 22, 2024. Service hours for a class such as MCJROTC, CAS, Choir, Orchestra, Football, etc., MUST NOT BE COUNTED AS A GRADE.
- You must have a letter/email or certificate verifying the service hours. Parents MAY NOT be contacts for service hours. NO NHS verification forms may be used (they will be thrown away).
- Attendance – You must obtain an “Attendance Report” from the Attendance Office or parent portal and include this report with your packet. NO Unexcused or unverified absences will be allowed. ONLY 2 unexcused tardies (5T) per semester will be permitted. Therefore, all unexcused absences and any unexcused tardies must be resolved before submitting the packet. All corrections must be done within three school days. No teacher letters will be allowed. If you have over seven 5Ts, please do not waste the time of the Council.
- Letters of Recommendation – Two letters of recommendation are required – ONLY one from a campus staff member from Coronado High School and ONLY one from a community member (not a relative). In order to provide sufficient time for completing these letters, please ask for these when you receive this packet. Please DO NOT place recommendations in separate envelopes.
- Letter of Interest – A letter indicating how you plan to enhance the community and school environment through your participation in NHS is required. This should be included in your packet. It must be single-spaced, with font size 12 to 14, with a word count of 150 to 200 words, and show the word count.
- Photo - Wallet-sized, It needs to be a headshot. Please ensure that it is only of you and decent, such as a school picture. It MUST be submitted electronically via email by the deadline day to [email protected]. Please have your name and the word photo in the subject line. Failure to do so by the deadline will cause a denial.
- Senior Selection – If, as a senior, you are selected for membership in NHS, you will be required to purchase your graduation stole because you will not have participated in the fundraiser nor any community projects. (the cost of the stole is $22.50)