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St. Louis Park Senior High School NHS Member Handbook

If found return to (name): __________________________________________________________________________ or Mrs. Magdal in rm# A308 or A202C

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“[St. Louis Park High School] expects its students to abide by the ethical and legal

principles of academic honesty and integrity. We believe that gaining an unfair

advantage academically is contrary to what learning and sharing ideas is about. We believe that all [SLPHS] students have the right to learn in an environment where

academic integrity is the norm.

Honor Before

Grades!”

-‐Taken from Southwest High School

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SLPSH NHS Member Handbook Contents: Page(s) Congratulatory Letter 2 Introduction to the NHS 3 Initial Calendar 4-‐6 Obligations of Membership 7 Contact Information 8 Roster of Invited Members 9 Meeting Schedule and Structure 10 Individual Service Opportunities 11-‐12 Mentor Members 13 Chapter Bylaws 14-‐18 How to be a Good Chapter Member 19 Standards and Process for Selection 20 Individual Service Hour Reflection Forms (more forms are available in Mrs. Magdal’s room and at meetings. Completed forms may be turned in Mrs. Magdal’s room in A308. The final day to submit forms is March 18th, 2016 at 3:30pm)

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Your copy of NHS Student Conduct Policy Form 23 “Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good action;

try to use ordinary situations” -‐Jean Paul Richter

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Dear National Honor Society Members and Candidate Members, To candidate members; we would again like to congratulate you on reaching this initial honor! You are invited to join St. Louis Park’s chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). This honor has been bestowed upon you because of your outstanding scholarship and character. Candidates eligible for membership must be juniors or seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.75, or seniors who have taken five AP or IB classes and have a minimum GPA of 3.50. All candidates must also continuously display remarkable integrity, leadership and service. If you choose to become a member; during the year you will be expected to fulfill all of the requirements listed on the “Obligations of Membership” page in this packet. Those members who successfully complete these requirements will have their file reviewed by the Faculty Council and membership will be determined. To inducted members; we would again like to recognize all of your dedication to honor, service, leadership and scholarship over the previous year. To maintain your membership you must complete the requirements listed on the “Obligations of Membership” page in this packet. Please review the information in this packet carefully. What has always been required has been officially written down in this packet to be as clear as possible to our prospective members. If you intend on working toward membership, you must complete the forms at the end of this packet and return them to Mrs. Magdal by 3:30pm on 9/25/2015. Thank you,

Jennifer Magdal NHS Adviser, IB Coordinator, Chemistry Teacher, Science Olympiad Coach [email protected] Rooms: A308 and A202C

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Introduction to the NHS According to the Constitution of the National Honor Society, Article I Section 2: “The purpose of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to enthusiasm to tender service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.” Article VII Section 1 goes on to state that “membership in the local chapter is an honor bestowed upon a student. Selection for membership is by a Faculty Council and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Once selected, members have a responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities.” The official website for the National Honor Society is: http://www.nhs.us/

The National Honors Society recognizes four pillars for the organization; Service, Leadership, Character and Scholarship as visualized in the NHS logo above. To be honored through induction into the organization, you will have had to display consistent and outstanding characteristics of these four pillars throughout your high school career. The NHS motto is the French phrase noblesse oblige which translates to nobility obligates. In essence it means that to be a member of the National Honor Society you will need to consistently live in a manner that displays that you are a positive leader, have good character, strive to always serve others and exceed academic standards both before and after induction. Chapter Mission Statement The St. Louis Park High School National Honor Society aims to provide enriching experiences for outstanding students. Our NHS Chapter hopes to foster and reward dedication to our four principles: exceeding scholarship, leadership through active participation, service individually and as a group, and character building.

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Tentative Calendar September Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Day One! 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

7:30am Meeting in C350

17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 Reg. Form & Fee Due

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27 GP: Walk Now for Autism Speaks

28 Homecoming Week

29 GP: Mississippi River Fund

30 IVH: Submit Summer Hours by today

October Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GP: Hope Heals Gala

11 12 13 14 PSAT Early Release

15 No School 16 No School GP: Westwood Halloween Party

17 GP: Westwood Halloween Party

18 GP: Westwood Halloween Party

19 20 21 22 23 Option 1: Character in Leadership Summit 3:30-‐5:30

24 Option 2: Character in Leadership Summit 11:00-‐1:00 GP: STEP Part 1

25 Option 3: Character in Leadership Summit 11:00-‐1:00

26 27 28 29 30 31 GP: STEP Part 2

November Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 1 2 3 4

GP: STEP Part 3

5 6 End Q1

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8 9 10 11 7:30am Meeting in C350

12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

No School 26 No School

27 No School

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29 30

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December Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9


10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

No School 22 No School

23 No School

24 No School

25 No School

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27 28 No School

29 No School

30 No School

31 No School

January Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat

1 No School

2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13


14 15 16

17 18 No School

19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 Finals

27 Finals

28 End S1

29 No School – Grading Day

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February Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 1 2

GP: Feed My Starving Children

3 4 GP: Feed My Starving Children

5 6

7 8 9 10 7:30am Meeting in C350

11 12 No School

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14 15 No School

16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 GP: Second Harvest Heartland

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28 29

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March Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9


10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 Individual Hour Forms no longer accepted at 3:30 pm today.

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20 21 22 23 24 End Q3

25 No School

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27 28 No School

29 No School

30 No School

31 No School

April

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 1

No School 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13


14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Induction Ceremony 12:15 in SH old gym

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Obligations of Membership NHS Constitution Article VII Section 1

“Membership in the local chapter is an honor bestowed upon a student. Selection for membership is by a Faculty Council and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Once selected, members have a responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities.”

Candidates must maintain the following Scholarship requirements: o Juniors with a minimum GPA of 3.75 o Seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.75 OR a minimum GPA of 3.5 who have taken five AP

or IB classes. Candidates must fulfill the following Leadership requirements: o Attend six of the seven group meetings (if you are more than 10 minutes late, it does

not count as one of your six). o Attend one of the Character in Leadership Summits (there will be three offerings of the

Summit). o Participate in leadership opportunities either in school or outside of school. Candidates must fulfill the following Service requirements: o Participate in three different group service projects o New members who complete thirty individual service hours or returning members

who complete twenty individual service hours by Friday March 18th, 2016. (No more than ten hours may carryover from the summer. Summer hours must be submitted by September 30th, 2015). To determine if it may be an acceptable source of volunteering ask yourself; “is this a thoughtful use of my time that helps the community?”; “Is this something that I would put on my resume when applying for jobs and college?”

Candidates must continually display good Character: o Any honor violations during the year (drinking; tobacco use; cheating; suspension from

school, sports, or school-‐related activities…) will result in a member’s dismissal from the National Honor Society.

★★★★★ Find places to volunteer that you are passionate about! Check out these websites for ideas: http://www.volunteermatch.org/ http://www.handsontwincities.org/

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Contact Information SLPNHS email: [email protected] SLPNHS website: http://www.slpschools.org/Page/746 SLPNHS calendar: Add this cal to your googlecal: “SLP NHS Meetings & Events” SLPNHS twitter: @SLPNHS SLPNHS FB: There is a secret FB account. Officers will invite you when you have completed and returned your forms. SLPNHS Remind: remind.com/join/slpnhs

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Advisor: Jenny Magdal, IB Coordinator, Chemistry Teacher, NHS Advisor, SciOly Coach Classroom: A308 Office: A202C Email: [email protected] President: Jonah Kupritz

[email protected] Vice President: Madison Vignes [email protected] Secretary: Jessica Schmidt [email protected] PR: Jack Reddan [email protected] Historian: Kate Duerksen [email protected]

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Roster of Candidates & Members

Afremov Deanna Stevenson Jayne x Leviton Shoshana

Afremov Nina VonEschen Lauren x McNary Claire

Ali Ifrah Weinrich Devin x McQuillan Tess

Anderson Erik Weinstein Ilana Miller Gabrielle

Baer Samantha Wojtasiak Megan x Mohamud Amina

Bahnson Maggie Wyberg Benjamin Morris Xavier

Bargman Elise Zirkes Anna x Narine Cynthia

Blackman Elijah Zirkes Jared x Nathan Caroline

Brandt Kimberlee Arago David Nathan Julia

Breyak Emma x Arms James O'Grady Claire

Buckhalton Genesis x Bacig Mara Pelowitz Grace

Callahan Vincent x Bernstein Hannah Peterson Zoe

Conati Zachary Bjorgaard Emma x Phelan Conrad

Councilman Aaron Campos Gonzalez Paula Ramtahal Anil

Dietz Emma x Casey Ryan x Raymond Ora

Doss Emily x Coleman Margaret x Reddan John

Durazno Stephanie Cook Kelli Renckens Laura

Ellingson Hannah x Cramer Allison Rounds India

Gemilere Ryan x Csikos-Monroe Jada Ruhland Katherine

Gendler Raphael Dehn Elias Salamzadeh Neda

Goodman Kirby x Djerf Madeline x Schmidt Jessica

Hall Sydney x Duerksen Katherine Scroggins Claudia

Jacobsson Sofia Duffy Brigid Segal Michael

Jangchoop Tenzin x Eilers Jackson x Sieff Olivia

Jones-Klausing Makayla x Eilers Zoe x Slager Toviya

Koivula Adah Feldman Henry Slater Dorothy

LeMay Alyssa x Freund Benjamin x Somiah Jerry

Lindell Paulson Anya Gaitan-Gaitan Alexander x Steffenhagen Harry

Livon Josh x Gilbert Burke Shayan x Stephens Peregrine

Lorentz Natalie x Goldenberg Hannah x Sylvestre Nora

Mai Benjamin x Halper Jamie Takata Daniel

Meyer Matthew x Hattis Sarah x Thomas Cedar

Nelson Zachary x Hayenga Bailee Tifft Emily

O'Gara Chloe x Hickstein Abigail Tran Kim

Olsen Freja x Hinz Emily x Trotter Christopher

Orloff Sam Howard Matthew x Vignes Madison

Orton Katherine x Hu Rosa Westwood Heather

Patterson Danielle Hutchins Jordan x Williams Connor

Patterson Mikayla x Jennissen Kala

Pink Ronen x Johnson Annika

Reuter Stephanie Judson Matthew

Roethler Anna x Kent Maxwell

Romero Logan Kenzie Sarah

Rykken Nils x Klaers Conor

Schwartz Jesse x Koller Celene

Singh Shivjot x Kupritz Jonah

Sirotin Angelica x Less Justin

Skinner Sophia x Leuthner Zoe

x: Already a full member, must maintain

good standings to remain in the organization

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Meeting Schedule and Structure You are required to attend six of the seven group meetings. Being sick or having an otherwise excused absence for the day still counts as a missed meeting! If you are more than 10 minutes late, it does not count as one of your six. The last meeting of the year will be a partial run through of the induction ceremony, and will begin 15 minutes later than the other meetings. Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start time to sign in on the roster at the front of the room. The roster will be removed at 7:40 am. All meetings will be held in C350 unless otherwise announced. Meetings begin promptly at 7:30am. Again, arrive at least 10 minutes early to sign in and socialize and participate fully in ice breakers and games. We will try to have treats at all meetings, although it is dependent upon donations from other organizations. If treats are available, you may get them after the general session of the meeting has concluded before you head to class for the day. We will end meetings with enough time for you to get to class. It is important that you arrive to your first hour on time. You will not be given passes and Mrs. Magdal will not excuse you. Some Anticipated 2015-‐2016 Special Meeting Activities: Throughout the year we will collect coins at all of our meetings. The money collected will go to a charity that we helped during the year. The charity will be selected based on student member and candidate member votes. Also throughout the year we will recognize volunteers of the month with a little ceremony. We will ask the VoM to describe their project and provide information for others on how to get involved if applicable. 9/16/15: School Supply Drive

11/11/15: World Kindness Day Activities/Gratitude Activity

12/9/15: Speaker

1/13/16: Pet Blankets & Animal Visit

2/10/16: “Thank you for putting your heart in teaching” Activity

3/9/16: Name Pronunciation

4/13/16: Quick meeting (arrive 15 minutes later) to run through induction & recognition ceremony.

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Individual Service Opportunities Hey Photography Lovers! We need a NHS chapter photographer! You will be required to attend the group volunteering projects and the meetings and take photos at each of them. You will post the photos on the FB page after each event. At the end of the year, you will prepare a video set to music of some of the photos for our induction banquet. All of these hours will count as your individual and group volunteering hours for the year. Are you interested? Schedule a time with Mrs. Magdal to show off your camera equipment and some samples of your work to the NHS officers. Tutoring Volunteering Opportunity NHS members will volunteer as tutors to other students in the LMC. Tutoring sessions will initially begin working at the tables by the stacks of books. It may later move to the back classroom, depending on how things go. Tutoring will begin September 22nd, and it will run to nearly graduation (with a few breaks for testing). Tutoring sessions will run from 8:00 – 8:30am on Tuesdays and Thursday’s only. For each session you sign up for and attend, you will earn 30 minutes of individual service hour time. Mrs. Magdal will be the final signature on your submitted Individual Hours Form. When you sign up you will check off which general topics you are comfortable helping with. Prior to each date you have signed up for you will receive a reminder email. Three people will sign up for each day, so you could even plan to do your volunteering with your NHS friends! A sign tent with your name, and the topics you checked will be made for you & waiting for you in the LMC before you volunteer. You will put this name tent sign on the table you are working at. Depending on how many students come for help, you may work together, or you will be working with an individual or a group on your own. Remember that tutoring does not mean giving answers to other students, or complaining about past classes. You should ask the students coming for help guiding questions so that they become successful in answering the question. You may also go through examples for them, so that they could then solve a similar problem on their own. Remain positive, patient, encouraging and supportive! When the time is complete, or the student you are working with is done, please have them complete the short survey & place it in the bucket.

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Mentor Members Hey Current Members (inducted May 2015)! You are going to do something really meaningful with other members of NHS this year! You will be teamed with new candidate members at the Character in Leadership Summit. You will mentor this group of candidate members throughout the remainder of the year in NHS. You will even earn 3 hours of individual service for completing the following requirements: 1. Plan to go to one group project together. 2. Plan at least one hour of individual service to do with your group. Need an idea? Talk to an officer! 3. Set up one study session prior to finals. 4. Check in with your group members at least one time per month (not including group meetings) to see how everyone is doing.

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Chapter Bylaws ARTICLE I: NAME AND PURPOSE Section 1. The name of this chapter shall be the St. Louis Park Chapter of the National Honor Society of St. Louis Park Senior High School. Section 2. The purpose of this chapter shall be to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in students of St. Louis Park Senior High School. ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Membership in this chapter shall be known as active, honorary, and graduate. Active members become graduate members at graduation. Graduate and honorary members have no vote in chapter affairs. Section 2. Membership in this chapter is an honor bestowed upon deserving students by the faculty, and shall be based on the criteria of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Section 3. Eligibility: a. Candidates eligible for selection to this chapter must be members of the junior or senior

class. b. To be eligible for selection to membership in this chapter, the candidate must have been

in attendance for a period of one year at St. Louis Park Senior High School. c. Candidates eligible for selection to the chapter shall have a minimum cumulative grade

point average of 3.75 or a senior with a GPA of 3.50 having completed 5 or more AP or IB courses. This scholastic level of achievement shall remain fixed, and shall be the required minimum scholastic level of achievement for admission to candidacy. All students who can rise in scholarship to or above such standard may be admitted to candidacy for selection to membership.

d. Upon meeting the grade level, attendance, and GPA standard requirements, candidates shall then be considered based on their service, leadership, and character.

ARTICLE III: SELECTION OF MEMBERS Section 1. The selection of members to this chapter shall be by a majority vote of the Faculty Council consisting of five faculty members appointed by the principal. The chapter adviser shall be the sixth, non-‐voting, ex-‐officio member of the Faculty Council. Prior to notification of any candidates, the chapter adviser shall review with the principal the results of the Faculty Council’s deliberations. Section 2. Prior to selection, the following shall occur: a. Students’ academic records shall be reviewed to determine scholastic eligibility. b. Students who are eligible scholastically (“candidates”) shall be notified and asked to complete and submit the Individual Service Forms and Character & Leadership Reflection Form for further consideration for selection.

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c. The faculty shall be requested to evaluate candidates determined to be scholastically eligible using the official evaluation form provided by the chapter adviser. d. The Faculty Council shall review the Candidate Form, disciplinary records and faculty evaluations in order to determine membership. Section 3. The selection of new, active members shall be held once a year during the second semester of the school year. Section 4. Candidates become members when inducted at a special ceremony in the spring. Section 5. An active member of the National Honor Society who transfers from this school will be given a letter indicating the status of his/her membership and signed by the Principal or NHS adviser. Section 6. An active member of the National Honor Society who transfers to this school will be automatically accepted for membership in this chapter. The Faculty Council shall grant to the transferring member one semester to attain the membership requirements and, thereafter, this member must maintain those requirements for this chapter in order to retain his/her membership. ARTICLE IV: DISCIPLINE and DISMISSAL Section 1. Any member who falls below the standards of scholarship, leadership, character, or service may be dismissed from the St. Louis Park Senior High School chapter of the National Honor Society. A member of the National Honor Society is expected to maintain his/her academic standing and take an active role in service and leadership to his/her school and community. Section 2. If a member’s cumulative grade point average falls below the standard in effect when he/she was selected (3.75 or a senior with a 3.50 having completed 5 or more AP/IB Courses), he /she will be given a written warning and a time period for improvement. If the cumulative grade point average remains below standard at the end of the warning period the student will be subject to further disciplinary action by the Faculty Council that may include dismissal from the chapter. Section 3. Violation of the law or school regulations can result in dismissal of a member. These violations include, but are not limited to, DWI, stealing, destruction of property, cheating, truancy, or possession, selling, or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol at school or school-‐related activities. Section 4. Offenders of the school conduct code (such as use of profanity, failure to comply, unexcused absence, excessive tardiness, etc.) will receive written warning notification. A conference may be requested by either party (Faculty Council or student/parent). If the member is involved in another violation of the school conduct code, the member may be dismissed. Section 5. In all cases of pending dismissal:

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a. The member will receive written notification indicating the reason for possible dismissal from the adviser/Faculty Council. The member and adviser will discuss the written notification in a conference. Situations that involve flagrant violations of school rules or the law can warrant disciplinary action without a written warning although a hearing must still be held (see below). b. The member will be given the opportunity to respond to the charge against him/her at a meeting before the Faculty Council prior to the vote on dismissal (in accordance with due process identified in Article X of the National Constitution). The member has the opportunity to present his/her defense either in person. The Faculty Council will then vote on whether to dismiss. A majority vote of the Faculty Council is needed to dismiss any member. c. The results of the Faculty Council vote will be reviewed by the principal, and then if confirmed, expressed in a letter sent to the student, parents, and principal. Dismissed members must surrender any membership emblems to the adviser. d. The Faculty Council’s decision may be appealed to the building principal and afterwards through the school district discipline policy. e. When a student is dismissed or resigns, he/she is no longer a member and may never again be considered for membership in the National Honor Society. Section 6. In lieu of dismissal, the Faculty Council may impose disciplinary sanctions upon a member as deemed appropriate. ARTICLE V: OFFICERS Section 1. The officers of the chapter shall be president, vice president, secretary, and public relations. Section 2. Student officers shall be elected at a special election. All returning active members in good standing are eligible to run for a position as an officer. All active members of the chapter are eligible to vote. Section 3. A majority vote shall be necessary to elect any officer of this chapter. If the first vote does not yield a majority, a second vote shall be taken of the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes. Section 4. It shall be the duty of the president to help plan and preside at the meetings for this chapter and to plan and run at least two group volunteering events. Section 5. The vice-‐president shall help plan and preside at the meetings for this chapter and to plan and run at least two group volunteering events. Section 6. The secretary shall keep the attendance and minutes of meetings, and plan and run at least two group volunteering events. Section 7. The public relations officer shall promote volunteerism, present all official correspondence and plan and run at least two group volunteering events.

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ARTICLE VI: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Section 1. The executive committee shall consist of the faculty adviser and the chapter officers. Section 2. The executive committee shall have general charge of the meetings and the business of the chapter, but any action by the executive committee is subject to the review of the chapter members. ARTICLE VII: MEETINGS Section 1. Meetings of this chapter shall be monthly September through March. Section 2. This chapter shall conduct its meetings according to Robert’s Rules of Order. Section 3. All chapter members are expected to attend all regularly-‐scheduled chapter meetings. Section 4. Tardies 10 minutes or greater will count as being absent from the meeting. Section 5. Candidates must attend 6 of the 7 meetings to be in good standing. ARTICLE VIII: ACTIVITIES Section 1. The chapter shall determine one or more service projects for each year. Section 2. All members shall regularly participate in these projects. Section 3. These projects shall have the following characteristics: fulfill a need within the school or community, have the support of the administration and the faculty, be appropriate and educationally defensible, and be well-‐planned, organized, and executed. Section 4. Each member shall have the responsibility for choosing and participating in an individual service project which reflects his or her particular talents and interests and as approved by the chapter adviser. This is in addition to the chapter projects to which all members contribute. Candidates must participate for the complete time in at least three of the group service projects. Section 5. The chapter shall publicize its projects in a positive manner. ARTICLE IX: EMBLEM Section 1. Each member of this chapter who is in good standing with regard to the membership standards and member obligations shall have the privilege of wearing the emblem adopted by the National Honor Society. [NOTE: The content of this section parallels Article XV, Section 3 of the national constitution, revised 2000.] Section 2. Any member who withdraws, resigns, or is dismissed from the chapter shall return the emblem to the chapter.

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Section 3. Chapter members who are seniors in good standing shall be granted the privilege of wearing the honor cords at graduation. ARTICLE X: DUES Section 1. Annual dues for this chapter shall be $10.00. Section 2. Dues will be payable to the chapter adviser by the date specified. ARTICLE XI: POWERS Section 1. The chapter adviser is given the authority to supervise the administration of chapter activities, as delegated by the school principal. Section 2. The principal shall reserve the right to approve all activities and decisions of the chapter. Section 3: These bylaws are designed to amplify provisions of the National Constitution and cannot contradict any components thereof. The chapter is obligated to adhere to the provisions of the National Constitution in all activities it undertakes. ARTICLE XII: AMENDMENTS Section 1. These by-‐laws may be amended by a 2/3 vote of the chapter, provided notice of the proposed amendment has been given to members at least one month prior to the vote. The exceptions are Articles II, III and IV (selection and discipline), which are developed by the Faculty Council with the approval of the principal. Section 2. By-‐laws and amendments must be consistent with the Constitution of the National Honor Society. Date: August 18, 2014 Signatures: Chapter President, Vice President, Secretary, PR Officer, Historian, Adviser Statement of non-‐discrimination: The Chapter of NHS maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination against any qualified candidate or member on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all practices, including the chapter administration and the selection, discipline, and dismissal of members.

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How to be a Good Chapter Member

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Standards and Process for Selection of Members As stated above; the NHS constitution says the following about selection to the NHS: “membership in the local chapter is an honor bestowed upon a student. Selection for membership is by a Faculty Council and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Once selected, members have a responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities.” (Article VII Section 1) Students who are invited to participate in the SLP NHS are considered an NHS candidate. You must fulfill the requirements in the section “Obligations of Membership” above to be inducted into the NHS at the ceremony near the end of the school year. The Faculty Council will meet to review your NHS candidate file, which contains information regarding your GPA, your meeting attendance, your participation in leadership opportunities outside of the school day, your participation in group service projects, your individual service hour reflections, and your honor history within the school. The Faculty Council will discuss and vote on whether you have sufficiently met the requirements for induction into NHS. You will be notified in writing as to your status following this meeting. If you have been selected to be a member, you will be invited to the NHS banquet. We hope you and your family will attend.

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Individual Service Hours Please write legibly or type your responses – You may NOT submit this digitally

If you are an IB Diploma Student, complete your CAS reflection on ManageBac & Print it. Do NOT complete this also! **Please use a different form for each kind of service**

Student’s Full Name: ________________________________________________________ Grade: ___________ Brief Description of Service: Location of Service (address preferred):________________________________________________________ Verifier (person to whom the student was responsible): ______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________ Name Phone Number Verifier’s Signature:____________________________________________________________

*Attach further documents to verify as needed.

Date Worked Time Worked (i.e. 1:00 pm -‐ 4:00 pm)

Number of Hours

Total Number of Hours: _____________

Individual Service Hour forms are due (at the latest) in the box in Mrs. Magdal’s room (A308) by 3:30 pm on Friday, March 18, 2016. You are welcome to turn in your forms as you complete them. Remember; to be inducted, new members must complete a minimum of thirty individual hours and returning members a minimum of twenty hours. A maximum of 10 hours may carry over from the summer and must be submitted by September 30th, 2015. OVER →

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Service Reflection Please reflect thoughtfully about your volunteer experiences (listed on the other side of this form). You may attach more paper if necessary. You may also type your responses and attach those.

Briefly describe your service project. How have you and others benefitted from your participation in this project? What have you learned? Explain how this project aligns with the four pillars of NHS (scholarship, honor, leadership and service). Was this an amazing project? Explain. (If it was amazing, let’s share the news! You could post photos or info on our FB group, or talk to the officers/Mrs. Magdal to do a small presentation at one of our meetings).

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Student Conduct Policy – STUDENT COPY Division of Student Activities

Students who meet the requirements below will be invited to become a member of the National Honor Society in the fall:

1. Juniors with a minimum GPA of 3.75 and without honor violations during their freshman or sophomore year.

2. Seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.75 OR a minimum GPA of 3.5 who have taken five AP or IB classes. These students must also be without honor violations during their junior year.

Members who fulfill the following requirements will be inducted into the National Honor Society in the spring: Ê Attend six of the seven group meetings (if you are more than 10 minutes late, it does

not count as one of your six) Ê Participate in three different group service projects Ê Attend a Character in Leadership Summit Ê New members who complete thirty individual service hours or returning members

who complete twenty individual service hours by March 19th. (No more than ten hours may carryover from the summer.) Examples of things that DO NOT count as individual service hours: • Donating blood, food, clothes, etc • Babysitting siblings • Driving siblings to places • Helping family with chores

• Coaching/helping teammates with sports

• Tutoring friends/family • Volunteering at events that take you

away from your classesThese are just examples, other things will fall into this category. When looking for volunteer opportunities, ask yourself: “Is this a thoughtful use of my time that helps the community?”; “Is this something that I would put on my resume when applying for jobs and college?” The answer to both of these questions should be YES. When in doubt, talk to Mrs. Magdal or one of the officers. Any honor violations during the year (drinking; tobacco use; cheating; suspension from school, sports, or school-‐related activities…) will result in a member’s dismissal from the National Honor Society.

By signing below, I understand that I must adhere to the rules and regulations when participating in activities sponsored by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principal’s Divisions of Student Activities: St. Louis Park’s Chapter of the National Honor Society. Student’s Full Name (printed): _____________________________________________________________________ Student’s Signature: _______________________________________________________ Date: _________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ___________________________________

Student Conduct Policy Division of Student Activities

Please return this form; signed; with $10 dues (checks made out to “SLPSH”) to Mrs. Magdal in A308 or A202C by

September 25th, 2015.

Students who meet the requirements below will be invited to become a member of the National Honor Society in the fall:

3. Juniors with a minimum GPA of 3.75 and without honor violations during their freshman or sophomore year.

4. Seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.75 OR a minimum GPA of 3.5 who have taken five AP or IB classes. These students must also be without honor violations during their junior year.

Members who fulfill the following requirements will be inducted into the National Honor Society in the spring: Ê Attend six of the seven group meetings (if you are more than 10 minutes late, it does

not count as one of your six) Ê Participate in three different group service projects Ê Attend a Character in Leadership Summit Ê New members who complete thirty individual service hours or returning members

who complete twenty individual service hours by March 19th. (No more than ten hours may carryover from the summer.) Examples of things that DO NOT count as individual service hours: • Donating blood, food, clothes, etc • Babysitting siblings • Driving siblings to places • Helping family with chores

• Coaching/helping teammates with sports

• Tutoring friends/family • Volunteering at events that take you

away from your classesThese are just examples, other things will fall into this category. When looking for volunteer opportunities, ask yourself: “Is this a thoughtful use of my time that helps the community?”; “Is this something that I would put on my resume when applying for jobs and college?” The answer to both of these questions should be YES. When in doubt, talk to Mrs. Magdal or one of the officers.

Any honor violations during the year (drinking; tobacco use; cheating; suspension from school, sports, or school-‐related activities…) will result in a member’s dismissal from the National Honor Society.

By signing below, I understand that I must adhere to the rules and regulations when participating in activities sponsored by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principal’s Divisions of Student Activities: St. Louis Park’s Chapter of the National Honor Society. Student’s Full Name (printed): _____________________________________________________________________ Student’s Signature: _______________________________________________________ Date: _________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ___________________________________

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