National English Honor Society Kingwood High School Chapter

National English Honor Society Kingwood High School Chapter

What is NEHS? • Honor Society similar to NHS but for English • Confers distinction among high school students for high achievement in English language arts • Encourages interest in English language arts • Serves the local community by fostering literacy • Promotes exemplary character and good fellowship between members

Membership Requirements • Must have attended KHS for at least one semester • Must have completed two previous semesters of any level English • Minimum overall grade average of a 3. 0/4. 0 • Minimum English grade average of a 3. 0/4. 0 • Can be taking any level of English to join

Member Responsibilities • Required to go to mandatory club meetings • Required to attain a minimum of 3 points per year to remain in good standing (2 for you guys since joining at semester) • Points can be earned through participation in club-sponsored events such as book drives, workshops, or seminars; members will be promptly notified for point opportunities

Why Join? • • • Interest in English language arts Great for college applications Graduate with cords Academic distinction Scholarship essay opportunities Participation in English-related activities

Dues • A one time payment of $20 is due upon acceptance into NEHS ($10 of it is required for the National English Honor Society, the other $10 is club dues) • Cords dues for eligible graduating seniors are still TBD

Membership Applications Applying for 2 nd semester of 2017 -2018 school year Fill out membership application form Turn the forms in to Ms. Sandvick in room 2311 Applications due by Friday, November 17 th at 4: 30 pm Late Applications will not be accepted Applicants will be notified if they have been accepted within 2 weeks after Thanksgiving break • An Induction ceremony will be held for those who are accepted • • •