duPont duPont Manual Manual National National Honor Honor

SocietySociety

WelcomeWelcome NHS is the most prestigious organization

at most any high school in the Nation No exception at Manual NHS members are the best of the best of

best of the best

What NHS is Looking For What NHS is Looking For Well-rounded, self-motivated students that

are committed to academics & service If interested to pad your resume, NHS not

the best organization for you Closely evaluate your time commitments

(academics, extra curricular, employment, family…)

NHS obligations combined with upper level class work can be demanding (25% attrition per year)

Got What it Takes?Got What it Takes?Review the qualities that applicants for

duPont Manual’s NHS are expected to possess

If you possess these qualities, then you are well on your way to becoming a member of Manual’s NHS

Several steps to the application process

Selection Process?Selection Process? There is really not a selection process. It is

really more of an application process. If: – You meet the specified criteria for each

area of the application process– Complete the application correctly to show

you meet the specified criteria– Provide all information, signatures, etc.,

requested by the application– Turn the completed application in by the

specified deadline with your check attached– You will make it to the 2nd round (summer

proj)

Application ProcessApplication Process Watch the rest of the

duPont Manual NHS presentation

Go to NHS web site on duPontManual.com– School Center– Student Organizations– National Honor Society

Download the teacher recommendation forms & give to 3 teachers

Application ProcessApplication Process The next step is to fill

out your Personal Information. See the Membership section on the Manual NHS website.

Application ProcessApplication Process

Download & complete the Manual NHS application form (MS Word file)– Applications not fully

completed will not be reviewed.

– Applications must be completed electronically.

Application ProcessApplication Process Verify that all info on

application accurately represents you

Print out the completed application

Print the required sentence “in your own handwriting” where indicated.

Attach a $25 check, made out to duPont Manual NHS

Application ProcessApplication Process Take application to

notary public where you & your parent or guardian will sign

Turn in the completed, notarized application (Room 206) by 2:30 pm on the last day that school is in session in February.

You (or your parents ) CAN NOT just drop off the application. There are 2 forms to sign (NHS & MRF). Applications that are just dropped off WILL NOT be reviewed.

Application ProcessApplication Process Late applications will not be accepted, even

if you have excused absence on the day the applications are due (i.e. field trip, etc.)

Turn application in early to assure meeting the deadline

By signing application, you are agreeing to allow the NHS officers, sponsor, and faculty council members to review all info provided or that may be needed in the future to verify compliance with NHS membership requirements Signing also signifies you have read

the Constitution & Bylaws & had any questions you might have answered.

Application ProcessApplication Process All decisions regarding students’ acceptance or

non-acceptance to NHS are final and there is no appeals process

All those with complete and qualifying applications will be informed in late April or Early May that they are official candidates. They maintain their candidate status until:– Verification of cumulative GPA 3.5000 or

higher after spring term– Submitting completed summer project with

appropriate documentation by the indicated deadline

– Induction ceremony in early September

Committee Look ForsCommittee Look Fors Scholarship

– Cumulative GPA above 3.5000 & explain any semester grades below a “C”

– Counselor’s office must verify– If selected during initial phase, you will

be an official candidate until cumulative GPA verified after current semester

Committee Look ForsCommittee Look Fors Leadership

– MUST show you have been active in the classroom, school or community organizations during your high school years

– List the names of organizations and any special recognition, awards, or honors (including scholarships) that you may have received

– Indicate if you hold or have held an office or were a candidate for an office, be sure too include all the specifics on the application

Committee Look ForsCommittee Look Fors Service

– Service is defined as a positive, non-self-serving contribution to the welfare of others

– Selection committee looking for record of active school and/or community service during your years at MHS

– List all service projects completed or involved in since you began 9th grade, include name of the organization, name of project, contact person or phone number & relevant specifics of involvement

Committee Look ForsCommittee Look Fors Character

– NHS members MUST exemplify good character (Write how you personally best exemplify character)

– List specifics of any referrals or disciplinary actions (includes excessive tardies, absences, phones In class)

– Submit 3 Teacher Recommendations (forms found on duPont Manual NHS website)

– Give your teachers plenty of time before the deadline– MUST have 3 recommendations from teachers at Manual

who have had you as student or part of an EC activity. – Committee is looking for 3 “Very Good” or better

recommendations and an exemplary discipline record. Any marks from a single teacher in the shaded area typically results in non-selection.

Committee Look ForsCommittee Look Fors Work Experience, Recognition, Awards

& EC– List job experiences, honors, or recognitions – Include summer jobs, names of the employers

& position held, and then any relevant specifics that may be pertinent to the selection committee

– Working during your high school years is not a requirement for NHS; however, having done so while meeting all the other requirements of membership may help strengthen application

– List all extracurricular involvement under this heading as well (discussed on next slide)

Committee Look ForsCommittee Look Fors Extracurricular Activities

– Manual NHS is looking for well-rounded members

– Committee is looking for involvement in at least two Extracurricular activities, one of which must be a Manual High School activity

Thank You.Thank You.

Good luck & we look forward to having you in our organization.