National Honor Society

Eta Sigma Alpha — Kappa Delta Chapter
 
Recognizing academic excellence in homeschool scholars

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Join the Kappa Delta Chapter

Membership in Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society is an opportunity for homeschool scholars to be recognized for their academic achievement. Accepted students are formally inducted at our annual Spring Showcase and may note ESA/NHS membership on transcripts and college applications.

Application Requirements

Applications may be submitted in the summer after the student's 8th-grade year through October of the 12th-grade year. Senior applications are due by October 31.

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CHECH Membership

Family must be a CHECH member in good standing

Catholic

Applicant must be a practicing Catholic who has received age-appropriate sacraments.

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GPA

Minimum 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Transcript required.

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Test Scores

Qualifying scores less than one year old. See requirements below.

Test Score Requirements

Tests may not be administered by a parent or guardian. A non-parent adult may proctor the test in your home if the parent is not in the room. Testing at another home, business, or official testing center is also acceptable.

1200

SAT Suite of Assessments

SAT, PSAT, PSAT 10, PSAT 8/9

26

ACT Suite of Assessments

ACT, Pre-ACT 10, Pre-ACT 8/9

91

CLT

88

CLT10

Also accepted — 90th percentile
Iowa Assessments (complete battery)
Stanford Achievement Test (National PR-S or PR)
Terra Nova (NPR column)

Proctor Statement

Submit a signed proctor statement with your application that includes:

  • Test date and location
  • Proctor name and relationship to student
  • Confirmation that no help or outside materials were used

CHECH reserves the right to contact the proctor for verification.

Testing Registration Information →

Service Requirements

Active members are required to attend quarterly meetings held in conjunction with CHECH events and to serve at our events throughout the year.

Induction

Formal induction occurs at the annual Spring Showcase. Once accepted and the application fee is paid, students may note ESA/NHS membership on transcripts and college applications.

How to Apply

Complete the application

CHECH members can log in to access the application form.

Pay the $35 application fee

Payment link is included on the application page.

Email supporting documents

Send transcript, test scores, and signed proctor statement to [email protected].

Questions?

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