<p> N a t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l H o n o r S o c i e t y Weslaco High School</p><p>Standards</p><p>Student Nominations</p><p>Students can only be inducted into the Weslaco High School National Technical Honor Society by nomination from a Career & Technology (CTE) teacher. The student will need to obtain an additional recommendation from another member of the faculty. The requirements for membership are listed below.</p><p>Career Technical Education (CTE) Requirements</p><p> Students must have taken at least one CTE course and will graduate with two or more CTE classes.  Students must be an active member of a Career Technical Service Organization (CTSO), BPA, DECA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA or Skills USA.  Students must attend of have previously attended a Leadership Conference within their CTSO and or must participate in competition within their CTSO for the current school year. </p><p>Academic and Non-Academic Requirements</p><p> NTHS members must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.  NTHS members must maintain a CTE GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale.  The student cannot have any current discipline & attendance problems.  A student must be currently classified as a junior or senior.</p><p>Graduation Honor Requirements</p><p> Members must attend 50% of general meetings and remain in “good” academic standing for entire school year.</p><p>Meeting Times and Dues</p><p> 2nd Tuesday or Thursday of every month in room E-12 from 3:50-4:15 PM (subject to change)  $25 Induction Fee and $5 Annual Membership ($30 total fee upon acceptance)  Applications turned in after the deadline will not be accepted.  **Additional money may be required for graduation cords, medal, or stole. </p><p>Student Membership Benefits</p><p> Membership is an important career and professional investment recognized by education, business and industry.  NTHS scholarships, a big advantage for NTHS members only  Members receive a membership certificate, pin, card, graduation tassel, window decal and official NTHS seal to be applied to the member’s diploma or training certificate.  The opportunity to have NTHS commencement accessories and other official NTHS gear.  NTHS American Careers Journal.  Personal recommendations for employment, college admission and scholarships provided by NTHS National Headquarters. </p>