Chapter: Maria Verdeja School of the Arts

Induction deadline March 6th

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST CHAPTER MEMBERS

JUNIOR CHAPTER: GRADES 6-8

Eligibility Criteria for Student Induction
1. accumulation of at least 15 points
awarded for dance activities such as rehearsals, performances, research, workshops, or community service activities.
2. minimum GPA of 3.0

SECONDARY CHAPTER: GRADES 9-12

Eligibility Criteria for Student Induction
1. accumulation of at 30 points
awarded for dance activities such as dance classes, rehearsals, performances, research, workshops, or community service activities.
2. minimum GPA of at 3.2

Benefits of Induction

• Recognition of their artistic merit, academic achievement, and leadership throughout their educational experience ( Junior High – Collegiate ). Certificates at each level of induction, opportunity to receive the gold Honor Pin and wear the blue and white Honor Cord and/or Medallion at graduation.

• Mentorship from Chapter Sponsor and networking with peers.

• Leadership and development opportunities within their NHSDA Chapter, as they can assist the Chapter Sponsor with Chapter administration, record keeping, fundraising, and event planning.

The NHSDA MVSA chapter is set up as a student organization with elected student officers with the Chapter Sponsor acting as the faculty advisor.

There is a one-time fee associated with the Student Induction.

FAQ

How does a student earn points?

• demonstration of collaborative teamwork, motivation, and leadership in the many aspects of dance including choreography, performances, mentoring, productions, competitions, workshops, conventions, backstage crew, costume crew, make-up crew, dance captain, social media content creation, event logging, supporting the arts by watching performances, leadership roles within the chapter, service projects, volunteering, teaching and organizing events.
  

How does a student calculate points?

• Students can track their points using the Point Tracking Worksheet available by clicking here, or using another method such as a spreadsheet, or document.

• For points earned outside of chapter activities, verification of points earned in the form of playbills, registration forms or photos, should be attached upon submission.

How does a student apply for Induction?

Step 1 - Search & Create: 
Search for your Chapter: “ Maria Verdeja School of the Arts” and then Create an ACCOUNT - 
This should be a FREE account, do not pay any money during this step. Make sure to spell your name correctly as this is what prints on the induction certificate. 

Step 2 - Return to LOGIN
After you create your account, at the bottom of the screen it says "Return to Login". Login with the username and password that you created.  

Step 3 - Apply for Induction
Now you return to www.ndeo.org/nhsda/Apply-for-Induction

• Search for your chapter: “ Maria Verdeja School of the Arts”

• Enter your Graduation year and click on the button to Apply for Induction.

• Upload point tracking worksheet, transcript or any other documents requested by the Chapter Sponsor.

Students are responsible for documenting all their activities and submitting Points & Report cards and proof of outside events for review by direct upload or email to ms.suki@mvsastudios.com by the deadline March 6th.