No D's or E's may appear on the student's transcript as a final grade in previous years or for quarterly grades during the year of selection. Seniors will be selected on the basis of their qualifications through the first marking term of their Senior year. Selection will be made during the second marking term. Seniors will not be eligible to apply with the Juniors. In addition, demonstrated qualities of Leadership, Service, and Character are required.
Leaders exert a wholesome influence on school and community by taking the initiative in activities.
A leader has self confidence and a willingness to yield personal interests for the interests of others. Proven willingness to work without recognition for benefit of school or community indicates a student's commitment to service. Demonstrating qualities of reliability, honesty, sincerity, and making the right choices proves by example that a student values character. School suspensions, difficulties with established law and order, or chronic discipline problems are not the characteristics expected from a NHS member. A N.H.S. member must meet certain membership criteria or their status will be jeopardized.