LEAP National Honor Society and Junior Honor Society

LEAP’s National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are part of a national organization that recognizes the academic scholarship, leadership, and community service of outstanding LEAP students in grades 8-12. 

The NHS inducts qualified 10th-12th grade students based on the national criteria of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.  The NJHS inducts 8th and 9th graders based on the same criteria, with the addition of Citizenship. 

NHS members not only have the benefit of including their NHS affiliation on college applications, they engage in meaningful community and school service projects that promote leadership skills and civic participation, preparing them for the leap to college and beyond. 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Each spring, students in grades 8-12 will have the opportunity to apply for membership in the NHS or NJHS.  Students must first meet the academic standards of the NHS/NJHS to be eligible for membership: a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). 

Once meeting the scholarship criterion, an ideal student should have volunteer experience including school and community service projects, taken on leadership roles in school organizations, have an outstanding record of attendance and behavior, and taken an interest in civic affairs.

Click here for full NHS/NJHS membership eligibility requirements.

HOW TO APPLY
Academically-eligible students will be able to apply in early spring.  All application materials should be delivered to Ms. Sama.  A completed application will include:

• A completed National Honor Society application form
• Three (3) written recommendation letters from faculty or community leaders
• Signed agreement to participate in all NHS chapter service projects and an individual service project

SELECTION OF MEMBERS / INDUCTION CEREMONY
Once all membership applications have been received, the NHS Faculty Council (which is made up of six LEAP teachers) will review and approve/decline applicants.  The Council’s collective decision will decide membership based on the NHS membership criteria (listed above). 

Once accepted, new NHS and NJHS members will be sworn-in during a special National Honor Society Induction Ceremony held in April.