Objectives of the SNHS

• Encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought

• Advance the students’ knowledge of classical and modern science

• Communicate with the scientific community

• Aid the civic community with its comprehension of science

• Encourage students to participate in community service and in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all of mankind.

Benefits of Joining

• The SNHS provides a conduit between secondary academics and the professional scientific and technical community.

• The SNHS provides a venue to hone your skills in critical thinking, presentation, and in technical debate.

• The SNHS recognizes academic excellence and a student's commitment to science. Membership in the SNHS thus provides a clear indication to universities and colleges of your sincerity and achievement in technical pursuits.

• The SNHS provides individual and chapter recognition for outstanding performance outside of the classroom.

• The SNHS provides web links and updates to its members, so that they can connect with their peers and distinguished scientific contributors from around the world.

Who is Eligible?

• A member must be in the last two years of secondary school education.

• A member must have and maintain a B+ average in science and an overall 3.0 to 4.0 grade point average.

• A member must be enrolled in at least one honors science class during or prior to the eleventh grade year.

• A member must be enrolled in at least one second-year honors science class during or prior to the twelfth grade year.

• All members must attend one local chapter officer’s lecture annually. Also, regular members may give a lecture with the chapter advisor’s approval.

Meetings

• Each chapter shall have regular monthly meetings during the school year on days designated by the officers and in accordance with school policy and regulations.

Chapter Activities

• Each chapter shall determine one or more projects per year. The purpose of the projects shall be to pursue the national objectives of the SNHS.

• Each chapter shall judge or host a local science fair contest and/or assist in the creation and/or maintenance of a science club at the school.

Chapters shall also attempt to bring speakers from the scientific community into the school to the extent to which their resources and location allow.