National Honor Society Information for NHS Candidates

National Honor Society

Information for

NHS Candidates


The National Honor Society is a national organization founded to honor students who have excelled in areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.


National Honor SocietyScholarship Guidelines

Cumulative GPA of

90 percent, A,

which is equivalent to a 3.5

(on a 4.0 scale)

*Weighted Grades will be used!

National Honor SocietyLeadership Guidelines

• Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions ž

• Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities, exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals, and organizes and motivates peers to achieve a common goal ž

• Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school ž • Is able to delegate responsibilities ž • Exemplifies positive qualities and inspires positive behavior in

others ž • Demonstrates academic initiative and displays leadership in

classroom, at work, and in school activities ž • Successfully holds school offices/positions of responsibility,

conducts business efficiently and effectively, and is reliable and dependable without prodding ž

• Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility he/she accepts

National Honor SocietyService Guidelines

• Willingness to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude �

• Participates in some Outside-of-School Service Activity

• Services may include, but are not limited to Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church groups, volunteer services for aged, poor, disadvantages, family duties, etc. �

• Dependable volunteer that provides well-organized assistance; is available on his/her own time and is sacrificing without compensation including grades or pay

National Honor SocietyService Guidelines

• Works well with others and is willing to take on difficulty or inconspicuous responsibilities ž

• Willingness to render cheerfully and enthusiastically any requested service to the school ž

• Willingness to respect his/her class or school in interclass and interscholastic competition ž

• Readiness to show courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, or students

National Honor SocietyCharacter Guidelines

• Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously ž

• Constantly exemplifies desirable qualities of personality (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, & stability) ž

• Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc. ž

• Demonstrates highest standards of honesty and reliability shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others ž

National Honor SocietyCharacter Guidelines

• Has powers of concentration and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies ž

• Actively helps to rid the school of bad influences or environment ž

• Observes instructions and rules, punctuality, and faithfulness in obligation both inside and outside of the classroom (without instances of school/civic infractions) ž

• Manifests truthfulness in acknowledge obedience of rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing unwillingness to profit by the mistake of others (no discipline file, suspensions, or criminal record)


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Completing the Candidate Form

Page 1-2: Candidate Information & Signature

•Fill in all pertinent information: Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address.

•Review National Honor Society Selection Guidelines and Membership Responsibilities.

• Complete required signatures Parent/Guardian and Student Candidate.

• Print name as you wish it to appear on Membership Certificate.


Page 3: Candidate Essay

• Construct an essay explaining how you see yourself as a leader.

• Provide information that you feel was not addressed on the Community Service Form and School Activity Form but is important to your submission.

• This essay of clarification may contain information on any aspect of your background such as family hardships, school transfers that may have limited your involvements in school or community activities/ services, or may be used to further clarify how you meet the National Honor Society criteria of Service, Character, and Leadership.


Page 4: Resume

Complete a resume that includes your name, work history, and extracurricular activities.


Page 5 – 6: Community Service & School Activity Forms

• All service and leadership hours are those accrued commencing with freshmen year of high school. • Service to school is a requirement to be considered for acceptance into National Honor Society. • Each service activity must have a representative’s signature to verify your participation. Service activities that do not bear a representative’s signature will not be considered. Family members are not eligible for references. • List all elected/appointed leadership positions held in school.


Page 7: Teacher Recommendation Forms

• Complete and submit a minimum of two signatures from teachers that support your entrance into NHS. •Provide an envelope to each teacher; each teacher must fill out the form and put it in the sealed envelope and return it to you to be placed in your folder.

• Family members, coaches, and club advisors are not eligible as a reference. •If you have taken two Honors/Pre – AP or AP Courses, please use recommendations from those teachers.


Page 8: Discipline Office Form

•Complete the top portion with your name & student ID.•Print out the form.•Submit the form to Mrs. Hobby in the Discipline Office.•Mrs. Hobby will fill out the form, and you will need to pick it back up and submit it with the Candidate Form.

Compiling Your Application

Place your application in a manila folder!•Do NOT write your name on the folder tab; I will be making labels with your name and student ID for the folder.

•Do NOT interrupt my class to drop off your folder; this should be done before or after school or during third block which is my Planning Period.•Don’t wait until the last minute to turn in your materials!

THE MINIMUM # OF POINTS NEEDED FOR NHS SELECTION IS 10

SCHOLARSHIP LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY SERVICE CHARACTER

GPA PTS STANDARD (based on essay, resume, & school activity form

PTS HOURS PTS POINTS (based on Teacher and Discipline Office Rec.)

95+ Two Honors Courses 90-94 + One Honors Course 90+ No Honors Courses

= = =

3 2 1

Exceeds Meets Below

= = =

3 2 1

*101+ 76-100 51-75 1-50

= = = =

4 3 2 1

Outstanding & Excellent 4 Good & Above Average 3 Average 2 Below Average 1

Sub-Total = Sub-Total = Sub-Total = Sub-Total =

IMPORTANT DATES

Preliminary Candidate Forms Due (3 wks)

• Friday, February 20, 2015 to Mrs. Spence (Rm# 337) by 3:30 p.m.

• Late applications will NOT be accepted.*Help Session

*Collect & Review Preliminary Candidate Forms for Completeness

*Return Candidate Forms for Revision/Due in 3 Days

IMPORTANT DATES

Applications Reviewed by the Faculty Council • Week of February 23

Acceptance/Denial Letter • Week of March 9; letters will be

delivered to you via your homeroom teacher

Appeals ProcessMust be registered with adviser within

10 school days of notification of non-selection

Documents

National Honor Society Information for NHS Candidates