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1678335787002100805156258Johns Creek High SchoolNational Honor Society Dr. James Zoll, PrincipalMelanie Moncrief, AdviserGillian Alred, Adviser 0Johns Creek High SchoolNational Honor Society Dr. James Zoll, PrincipalMelanie Moncrief, AdviserGillian Alred, Adviser Candidate’s Name: Candidate’s Grade Level: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: All information in this packet must be typed and printed. Hand-written forms or forms that do not meet ALL specifications below will not be accepted; they will be returned to the student and will not be evaluated. What is required to become a NHS member? Admission and continued membership into NHS is an honor and must be earned. No student is inducted simply because of a high academic average. The National Honor Society recognizes the total student – one who excels in all of these areas as demonstrated by activities and teacher evaluations: Scholarship: 92 core classes averageLeadershipService Character How are candidate’s leadership, service, and character evaluated? Students are required to submit a complete candidate packet (see checklist on page 2). Next, a Faculty Selection Council, made up of staff members from each department, reviews the candidate’s application and makes a recommendation regarding membership. The NHS advisers and the NHS executive board members do not participate in nor do they influence the selection process in any way. Applicants will have ten (10) days from the Notification Date to request a meeting with the advisers to review the decisions of the Faculty Council. NHS Membership is an ongoing responsibility and obligation to continue to demonstrate those outstanding qualities that resulted in the student’s initial selection. Membership also carries a responsibility to the chapter. If our NHS chapter is to be effective and meaningful, each member must remain consistently involved and uphold the NHS standards in every part of his or her life. Completed Applications must be received by Friday, August 25, 2017, at 3:30pm to either Ms. Moncrief’s room or Ms. Alred’s room. Note: Late or Incomplete applications WILL NOT be accepted. Type: 12- point with a minimum line spacing of 1.5 Do not use staples or folders. Paperclips only. Please do not email your application to the advisers. Only printed typed applications will be considered. Applications will not be accepted or considered after the deadlines.Incomplete applications or applications that do not follow directions will NOT be considered.*Retain a copy of this for your records. Membership Expectations: Please initial next to each criterion as acknowledgement and acceptance of the responsibilities and expectations of becoming a member of NHS, and include this with your completed application. __________ Turn in on-time a completed and accurate application.__________ Agree to complete 8 hours of tutoring (6 weeks) EACH semester (or as deemed warranted through JCHS and approved by either Ms. Moncrief or Ms. Alred);__________ Agree to complete a minimum of 10 hours in ONE service project this school year; __________ Have and maintain a minimum numeric average of 92 without rounding up, and __________ Attend all NHS meetings and mandatory events.Agree to follow School Codes relative to: __________ Academic Honesty (including on-line classes) __________ School Responsibilities (citizenship, integrity, excellence), and __________ School Club, Organization Behavior Codes. National Honor Society Application Checklist: Use the checklist to ensure all parts of the application are included. Follow the specific directions on each page. Application pages may be completed online and then printed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted. Personal data pageSignature pageLeadership & Character personal statementsResumeCommunity service formSchool Activity formTwo teacher recommendation forms – complete the top portions only and deliver to your recommending teacher. Guidance Counselor recommendation form—complete the top portion only and deliver to your guidance counselor. Please make sure that your application includes all of the items listed above and is submitted in the order stated above. Incomplete applications or applications turned in later than Friday, August 25, 2017, will not be considered. Johns Creek High SchoolNational Honor Society ApplicationPersonal DataPlease Print LegiblyName: ____________________________________________________________________________________________LastFirst MiddleAddress: __________________________________________________________________________________________Number and Street _________________________________________________________________________City and StateZip CodeHome Telephone: Cellular Telephone: E-mail:___________________________________________________________________________________Johns Creek High School National Honor Society ApplicationSignature PageTo be completed by the applicant (please retain a copy for your records):I understand that completing and submitting this application does not guarantee selection to the National Honor Society. I attest that the information presented here is complete and accurate. If selected, I agree to abide by the standards and guidelines of the chapter and to fulfill all of my membership obligations to the best of my ability.Name: ________________________________________________________________________________(Printed Legibly)Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________(Date)To be completed by the parent or guardian of the applicant:I have reviewed the application and give permission for my child to apply to the Johns Creek Chapter of the National Honor Society.Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________(Printed Legibly)Signature: _________________________________________________________________________________(Date)Daytime Telephone: ___________________________ E-mail:______________________________________Johns Creek High SchoolNational Honor Society ApplicationLeadership & Character Personal StatementsDirections: Please answer the following questions on a separate document and attach to this packet. Double space each essay and include the question at the top of each essay. Please limit each essay response to a maximum of 250 words. Remember, this is a formal application and should be handled as such. DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME ANYWHERE ON THESE ESSAYS. Follow this page with a resume that includes your name, work history and extracurricular activities.Question 1: Do NOT put your name on your essays. How do you see yourself as a leader? Describe an activity or experience in which your participation made a difference. How did your leadership skills influence the outcome? Give examples. NOTE: DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME IN THE ESSAY. (Maximum of 250 words)Question 2: Do NOT put your name on your essays.What attribute do you most admire about your character and what attribute do you least admire about your character? Please provide at least two anecdotes about yourself that best illustrate Character, within the confines of the questions above. NOTE: DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME IN THE ESSAY, BUT PERSONAL STORIES AND CHARACTERISTICS ARE ACCEPTABLE. (Maximum of 250 words) Questions 3: Do NOT put your name on your essays.Describe how something you have done has made a difference in someone’s life. NOTE: DO NOT INLCUDE YOUR NAME IN THE ESSAY. (Maximum of 250 words) Johns Creek High SchoolNational Honor Society ApplicationCommunity Service FormDirections: Complete this page for your one or two most meaningful unpaid community service experiences. These should be events OUTSIDE of Johns Creek High School activities. Each sponsor should:describe your service, confirm your length of service, comment and sign a letter on the letterhead stationery of the organization, which must be included with your application.1. Organization: _______________________________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone: ___________________________ E-mail:_____________________________________________Dates of Service: __________________________ Total Hours of Service: ______________________________Sponsor Name: ______________________________________________________________________________Sponsor Title: _________________________ Sponsor E-mail:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. Organization: _______________________________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone: ___________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________Dates of Service: __________________________ Total Hours of Service: ______________________________Sponsor Name: ______________________________________________________________________________Sponsor Title: _________________________ Sponsor E-mail: _______________________________________Johns Creek High SchoolNational Honor Society ApplicationSchool Activity Form(Considered under Leadership Rubric) Directions: List all activities in which you have participated during high school. Include clubs, teams, musical groups, etc. Please include any major accomplishments for an activity (ex. Captain, director, etc.). Also, note the name of the faculty coordinator you work with in this activity. Feel free to add more boxes as needed. ACTIVITYYEAR(9th, 10th, 11th)AccomplishmentFaculty Coordinator / Contact informationJohns Creek High SchoolNational Honor Society ApplicationTeacher Recommendation FormApplicant: Complete the top portion only.Student Name: ___________________________________________ Teacher Name: ___________________________________________ This student is seeking to become a member of the National Honor Society. The Faculty Council would like your input to help make its decision.What course did you teach this student and when? _________________________________________________Check the appropriate box that best describes the character of the student. AttributeTruly Outstanding (top 2-3%)Excellent(Top 10%, but not top 2-3%)GoodAverageBelow AverageNo Basis for JudgmentResponsibilityMaturity and self-disciplineSelf-confidenceSense of humorConcern for othersIntegrityReaction to setbacksCompliance with school regulationsCooperation with othersRecommendation:_____recommend without reservation_____recommend with reservation(Please comment)._____do not recommend(Please comment).Comments:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature __________________________________________________________________Printed Name ______________________________________________________________ Date _________________________DO NOT RETURN TO THE APPLICANT. Please sign and return to the mailbox of Melanie Moncrief by Friday, August 25, 2017. Thank you.Johns Creek High SchoolNational Honor Society ApplicationTeacher Recommendation FormApplicant: Complete the top portion only.Student Name: ___________________________________________ Teacher Name: ___________________________________________ This student is seeking to become a member of the National Honor Society. The Faculty Council would like your input to help make its decision.What course did you teach this student and when? _________________________________________________Check the appropriate box that best describes the character of the student. AttributeTruly Outstanding (top 2-3%)Excellent(Top 10%, but not top 2-3%)GoodAverageBelow AverageNo Basis for JudgmentResponsibilityMaturity and self-disciplineSelf-confidenceSense of humorConcern for othersIntegrityReaction to setbacksCompliance with school regulationsCooperation with othersRecommendation:_____recommend without reservation_____recommend with reservation(Please comment)._____do not recommend(Please comment).Comments:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature __________________________________________________________________Printed Name ______________________________________________________________ Date _________________________DO NOT RETURN TO THE APPLICANT. Please sign and return to the mailbox of Gillian Alred by Friday, August 25, 2017. Thank you.Johns Creek High SchoolNational Honor Society ApplicationDean’s Office FormApplicant: Complete the top portion only.Student Name: ___________________________________________ Official Class: _______________________To the Dean’s Office: This student is seeking to become a member of the National Honor Society. The Faculty Council would like your input to help make its decision.Name of Dean completing form: ________________________________________________________________Please verify if the student has a Dean’s record: __________No, Student does not have a Dean’s office record. _________Yes, Student has a Dean’s office record. PLEASE COMPLETE SECTION BELOW._____Student was suspended. Please list dates and infraction:Incident 1: _______________________________________________Incident 2: _______________________________________________Incident 3: _______________________________________________Recommendation:_____recommend without reservation_____recommend with reservation(Please comment)._____do not recommend(Please comment).Comments:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature __________________________________________________________________Printed Name ______________________________________________________________ Date _________________________DO NOT RETURN TO THE APPLICANT. Please sign and return to the mailbox of Melanie Moncrief by Friday, August 25, 2017. Thank you.Johns Creek High SchoolNational Honor Society ApplicationGuidance Counselor Recommendation Form Applicant: Complete the top portion only.Student Name: ___________________________________________ Guidance Counselor Name: ___________________________________________ This student is seeking to become a member of the National Honor Society. The Faculty Council would like your input to help make its decision. Check the appropriate box that best describes the character of the student. AttributeTruly Outstanding (top 2-3%)Excellent(Top 10%, but not top 2-3%)GoodAverageBelow AverageNo Basis for JudgmentResponsibilityMaturity and self-disciplineSelf-confidenceSense of humorConcern for othersIntegrityReaction to setbacksCompliance with school regulationsCooperation with othersRecommendation:_____recommend without reservation_____recommend with reservation(Please comment)._____do not recommend(Please comment).Comments:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature __________________________________________________________________Printed Name ______________________________________________________________ Date _________________________DO NOT RETURN TO THE APPLICANT. Please sign and return to the mailbox of Gillian Alred by Friday, August 25, 2017. Thank you. ................
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