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WAHS NHS

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WISH Academy High School - National Honor Society
Students in grades 10 - 12


WISH Academy High School is proud and honored to host a chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS).
Please click HERE to learn more about the NHS.
 
WAHS NHS Eligibility Requirements
1) GPA - Cumulative 3.25 GPA
    -NOT INCLUDING TA, PE, NON-AG CLASSES.

2) Service Projects
    -1 schoolwide NHS project.
    -1 individual service project that must be approved by NHS Faculty Council.

3) Character
    -Generally a positive behavior record.
    -Highly recommended by 3 out of 4 teachers (excluding PE, advisory, or TA classes).
    -Ineligible if more than 1 C4/C5 per semester.
    -Students demonstrate good character by being cooperative, coachable, teachable, and responding positively to
     redirection.

4) Leadership
    -Demonstrated in various ways, including being a support to leadership.
    -Good problem solver and a positive role model.

5) Attendance
    -Plan to make all WAHS NHS meetings
    -A maximum of two missed meetings per school year will be permitted
    -If you know you have to miss a meeting, you must meet with a Faculty Council member prior to the whole group meeting.
    -If a student misses a meeting due to a school-related field trip or activity, they have 2 business days to meet with a Faculty Council member or advisor to learn what they missed and complete any applicable activities if they are time-sensitive.

6) Dismissal
    Members of NHS will be dismissed in the following situations:
    -At the end of each semester, students with less than a cumulative 3.25 GPA will have their membership rescinded.
    -Does not participate in the service project sponsored by NHS during the school year.
    -Does not participate in individual service projects.
    -Does not participate in the induction ceremony.
    -If you violate any school disciplinary policies (C4/C5 level).
    -Participates in academic dishonesty.