MOUNT SI HIGH SCHOOL NHS
NHS Member Requirements
To be a member of NHS, there are certain requirements that each student must meet in order to apply and maintain membership in the National Honors Society. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors looking to apply must:
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Maintain a GPA of at least 3.5
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Have at least 10 volunteer hours from summer or previous year at the time of application
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A letter of recommendation from someone who can speak on your service
Once these requirements are filled, you can apply for NHS.
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Applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be available next fall! To apply go to Ms. Dunn or Ms. Carroll's classroom to pick up the physical application. The application is then to be returned to Ms. Dunn or Ms. Carroll in person. Applications will be due on October 6.
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Do NOT make an account on TrackItForward until after you are an active member in NHS. This means that you have been accepted and attended the induction ceremony. Prospective members will be asked to log their summer hours on their application, and after being accepted will they then be able to submit their hours to TrackItForward.
The induction ceremony will be held sometime in mid to late October (specific date and time to be announced later).
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Once you have been accepted, there is a one time fee of $20 that must be payed at the finance window in order to become a member.
FAQ
How many hours do I need?
NHS members need a total of 40 hours of community service. The first deadline is 20 hours due January 20. The second deadline is 20 hours due on May 31st.
What if my TrackItForward account got archived?
If your account got archived please send us an email at mtsinhs@gmail.com. This means that you did not reach your yearly hours needed. If this applies to you, you will be able to re-apply to NHS in the fall.
What are the guidelines for community service?
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Summer hours are no longer a requirement, only 10 summer hours will count towards the 40 hour requirement. Although you can count all summer hours towards the 200 hour goal to earn a medal at graduation
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12 hours per organization, but you may count all hours towards the 200 hour goal
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Up to 4 hours for any "for profit" organization
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Cannot do service for parents, neighbors, or immediate family
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Baby-sitting, yard work, pet-sitting, or cleaning hours do not count
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Hours cannot be completed during the school day, regardless of whether or not it's and excused absence/field trip
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Tutoring hours must be completed through the NHS tutoring program and will count for time and a half
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Meetings/Rehearsals for any club/organization do not count towards service hours
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Hours must be submitted to TrackItForward within 6 weeks of completing them
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Must have a valid email address for your contact on TrackItForward
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What happens if I do not complete my 40 hours in time?
If you do not complete your required 40 hours of volunteering before May 31, then your TrackItForward account will be archived and your membership will be revoked from NHS. You can re-apply the next year as long as you complete the required summer hours before the deadline.
How do I make my TrackItForward account?
1. Go to https://www.trackitforward.com/
2. Click on the green hyper-link titled "Find Existing Site" and type "Mount Si National Honor Society" in the search bar and click on the link
3. Press "click here to register" to create your account
4. Fill out all required questions and create your account to began tracking your hours
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What is the spring service project?
The spring service project is something that is required of ALL members and CANNOT be counted as part of your volunteer hours, it is separate. The project will be announced in the spring. The spring service project can be something such as writing a certain amount of letters, donating for a food drive, and other services of this nature. We will ensure that all members will be capable of participating in the service project.
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