National Honor Society Selection Procedure



National Honor Society Selection Procedure

(Revised 2007)

Name: ______________________Grade____________ Deadline: Sept. 30, 2009

Membership in the National Honor Society is earned by the effective demonstration of the four qualities held in high esteem by the Society. They are: Scholarship (commitment to learning), Service (willingness to work, without compensation for the benefit of those in need), Leadership (exerting a wholesome influence on the school and community), and Character (demonstration of respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, and citizenship)

I understand that completing this form does not guarantee selection to NHS, and that the information presented here is complete and accurate.

Student Signature Date

Membership in the National Honor Society will be determined by the submission of a typewritten, one to two paragraph statement expressing why you feel you should be accepted into the National Honor Society and the following criteria: (High School refers to grades 9 – 12 only). A Selection Committee consisting of faculty will consider each application.

Grades: (18 Points maximum) A minimum GPA of 3.0 is mandatory.

3.80 – 4.00 15 pts _______

3.60 – 3.79 12 pts _______

3.40 – 3.59 9 pts _______

3.20 – 3.39 6 pts _______

3.00 – 3.19 3 pts _______

GPA maintained for more than 1 year 3 pts _______

References: (10 Points Maximum)

Two typed letters of reference attesting 10 pts ________

the good character of the nominee

(At least one from community).

Leadership (9 Points Maximum)

Class officer during high school

attendance. 1 pt _______

Student council during high school

attendance. 1 pt _______

Acted as high school student council

officer at least once. 2 pt _______

Involved in community organizations

during high school attendance. 2 pt _______

Community organization officer at

least once during high school career. 2 pt _______

Athletic captain or club officer at least

once during high school career. 1 pt _______

Specify the community organization(s) in which you are a member:

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School Involvement during High School (Grades 9 – 12) (18 Points Maximum)

Athletics or cheerleading

Three years of high school 3 pts _______

Two years of high school 2 pts _______

One year of high school 1 pts _______

Oral Interpretation/Drama

Three years of high school (9-12) 3 pts _______

Two years of high school 2 pts _______

One year of high school 1 pts _______

Band

Three years of high school 3 pts _______

Two years of high school 2 pts _______

One year of high school 1 pts _______

Choir

Three years of high school 3 pts _______

Two years of high school 2 pts _______

One year of high school 1 pts _______

FFA

Three years of high school 3 pts _______

Two years of high school 2 pts _______

One year of high school 1 pts _______

FCCLA

Three years of high school 3 pts _______

Two years of high school 2 pts _______

One year of high school 1 pts _______

Service (20 Points Maximum)

Community Service

Five examples of community service 10 pts _______

Four examples of community service 8 pts _______

Three examples of community service 6 pts _______

Two examples of community service 4 pts _______

One example of community service 2 pts _______

Other School Service

Five examples of school service 10 pts _______

Four examples of school service 8 pts _______

Three examples of school service 6 pts _______

Two examples of school service 4 pts _______

One example of school service 2 pts _______

Character (25 Points Maximum)

No documented violations of school

rules or other activities of questionable

character. 25 pts _______

One documented violation of school

rules or other activities of questionable

character. 15 pts _______

Two – three documented violations of

school rules or other activities of

questionable character. 5 pts _______

Four or more documented violations

of school rules or other activities of

questionable character. 0 pts _______

Total Points ________/ 100 points

Nominee should have at least seventy-five points for serious consideration

If selected, members of the National Honor Society must maintain the high standing of which they were selected (Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character) and will be expected to be active members (attending meetings, participate in NHS sponsored activities, etc)

I have read the information provided by my son/daughter on this form and can verify that it is true, accurate and complete in its presentation.

Parent Signature Date

|Community Service |

|Date(s) of Service |Place service performed |Type of service performed |

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|School Service |

|Date(s) of Service |Place service performed |Type of service performed |

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