Welcome to Harding University High School's Chapter of National Technical Honor Society!!! Harding University High School's Chapter of National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) honors the achievements of top CTE students, direct students to scholarship opportunities to encourage the pursuit of higher education, and cultivates excellence in today’s highly competitive, skilled workforce.
Advisors: Mr. Rattley, CDC and Mrs. Price
Students must have taken at least one CTE course and must currently be a paid member of a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).
Students who meet the requirements for membership outlined by their school’s chapter are eligible to be invited for membership. Each chapter is required to publish its qualifications for membership, which is based on the four pillars of NTHS:
Students who accept membership and are inducted into the chapter should be aware of the time and commitment involved with this honor. For example, there will be chapter meetings. The chapter bylaws should articulate the yearly meeting schedule and member attendance obligations. Members also must participate in chapter and individual service projects to benefit the school and community. Contact the chapter adviser (Mr. Rattley or Mrs. Price) to obtain a full list of the obligations of membership for the school’s chapter.
Students must have taken at least one CTE course and must currently be a paid member of a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).
Students who meet the requirements for membership outlined by their school’s chapter are eligible to be invited for membership. Each chapter is required to publish its qualifications for membership, which is based on the four pillars of NTHS:
- Scholarship
Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. (Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA.) - Service
This involves contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation. - Leadership
Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others. - Character
The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean attendance and disciplinary record. - • Students who meet the scholarship requirement will have an opportunity to complete a form detailing their accomplishments in and commitment to service, leadership, and character.
Students who accept membership and are inducted into the chapter should be aware of the time and commitment involved with this honor. For example, there will be chapter meetings. The chapter bylaws should articulate the yearly meeting schedule and member attendance obligations. Members also must participate in chapter and individual service projects to benefit the school and community. Contact the chapter adviser (Mr. Rattley or Mrs. Price) to obtain a full list of the obligations of membership for the school’s chapter.
- At the time of application, the student must have an overall high school GPA of at least 3.0 (unweighted).
- The student must have taken one CTE course.
- The student must have passed all courses in the previous semester, and continue to pass all classes once inducted.
- Senior members must accumulate a total of 10 service hours to receive graduation cords.
- Prior or future school disciplinary, illegal, or academic actions may exclude a student from selection or continued membership. Students in the NTHS are expected to be role models in all areas at Harding University High School.