1. National Honor Society
Application meeting

2. Venice High School’s NHS Website
Application found under ‘Application Information’
Requirements under ‘Prospective Members’ tab
Rotary Futures hours form
Teacher Recommendation information

3. Service Hours
100 community service hours documented from Rotary Futures
Do not bring sheets of hours
ONLY attach form from Rotary Futures

4. Clubs/Organizations/Sports
Membership in school-related organizations
Choose 2 to discuss
Which have you contributed the most to?
Leadership opportunities?
Community service performed in the organization?

5. Transcripts
Must have a 3.5 cumulative unweighted OR 4.0 cumulative weighted
We will NOT round your GPA up
Transcript can be unofficial

6. Teacher Recommendations
Teachers must use website you give them!
Must ALL be submitted by application due date (you are responsible for checking to see if they’ve been done!!!)
Any received AFTER due date will not be considered

7. More Particulars…. If writing by hand, use blue or black ink
Application packets will be reviewed by a group of faculty members called the Faculty Council
Do not wait until the last minute to complete anything that requires a faculty members signature
Teachers will not be blamed for missing the deadline- it is your responsibility to ask for their assistance in a timely fashion

8. What Am I Agreeing To If I Am Accepted?
On website, be sure to review tab ‘Active Membership Requirements’
30 hours community service will be required each year of membership
Maintain GPA (3.5 unweighted, 4.0 weighted)
Participation in Foster Angels for the holidays ($10 contribution…..can be from you or donated from friend/family)
$20 annual dues (shirts ordered separately)
Mandatory monthly meetings 1st Thursday of every month
Mandatory even for SCF students

9. Questions? Feel free to stop by my room 4-302 before or after school
Do not come during or between classes
Ask NHS officers for assistance
Names of officers listed on website
They know how to contact me if they don’t know the answer to your questions!