National Honor Society

Information for NHS Candidates

Selection Procedures &

Completing the Student Information Form

Chapter Purpose

*To create an enthusiasm for scholarship*To encourage the development

of strong character*To promote leadership*To foster a desire to participate

in community service

Selection Process

Step 1: Eligibility Criteria

Step 2: Student Information Form

Step 3: Faculty Evaluation of character and leadership

Step 4: Review by Faculty Council

Step 1: Eligibility Criteria

Be a junior or a senior

Have a minimum GPA of 90.00

Possess exemplary leadership, service and character in and out of the classroom

Student Information Form

A critical document for the candidate to provide evidence of exemplary leadership & service.

Failure to provide sufficient evidence of leadership and service in Parts II, III and IV may result in non-selection.

Only include items from freshman year on. No middle school data.

Student Information Form

You can supply copies of programs, certificates, etc. as proof.

Complete this form in ink.

Print clearly.

Parent signatures are only acceptable if the sponsor or adult is no longer available.

Leadership

ALL ELECTED and APPOINTED leadership positions in school, community or work activities while in high school.

-Only positions in which you were directly responsible for directing or motivating others should be included.

Service Activities

ALL service activities you participated in for the benefit of the community while in high school.

Service is defined as activities that are done OUTSIDE of the school day for or on behalf of others for which no compensation has been given.

Service Activities

Things you do for your family such as babysitting, cooking and mowing are NOT service.

Be sure and explain the activity and the frequency.Ex.-1 hr every other week for 12 weeks.

Co-curricular Activities

ALL activities you have participated in while in high school (within school and outside of school.)

This includes clubs, teams, organizations.

Recognition and Awards

List any recognition and/or award that you have received during high school that supports your candidacy for membership.

These can be from school or outside of school.

Supplemental Information

Optional section

To explain extenuating circumstances such as long-term illness, family problems that have affected participation and so forth

Step 3: Faculty Evaluation

The CAHS faculty and Taft math teachers will complete a Faculty Evaluation form evaluating each candidate on the basis of character and leadership.

Evaluations are completed by past and present teachers.

Low evaluations may result in nonselection.

Submission Deadline

Student Information Packets are due by Thursday, October 30th by 9:50 a.m.. to Mrs. Malik or Mrs. Whitus in C115 or C205.

Forms will NOT be accepted after the deadline. Plan to get it in ahead of time in case you are absent. School business is NOT an acceptable excuse.

Step 4: Final Selection

Both the Student Information Packets and Faculty Evaluation Forms will be reviewed by the Faculty Council for final selection.

The Faculty Council consists of 5 faculty members appointed by the principal.

Notification

Non-selected candidates will be notified in writing.

The opportunity to appeal the decision will be explained in the letter.

Selected candidates will be notified in writing.

Member Responsibilities

Monthly Chapter Meetings

- 1st Wednesday of each month

@ 8:15, 12:35, or 4:10

Chapter Service

-8 points/4 hours of service through the chapter per

semester.

Member Responsibilities

Individual Service -14 points/7 hours of community service per semester/

Service Points are due at the end of each semester.

Bylaws -You are responsible for all information in the bylaws.A grade check is done each six weeks.

Candidate ResponsibilitiesTurn in this packet to sponsors by the

due date. Late packets may not be considered.

Results/notifications will go out in November.

Induction will be Tuesday, Dec. 2nd at 7 p.m. (Be there by 6:30)

The first NHS meeting for new members will be in December.

New members’ service hours will begin when the 2nd semester begins.