Pine Richland National Honor Society
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Pine RichlandNational Honor Society
Helpful Hints for the Application Process
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ipAcademic Eligibility
• Academic eligibility requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75
• Any student, not currently an NHS member, rising into 11th or 12 grade that meets the qualifying minimum GPA receives a candidacy packet
• Candidacy packets are mailed to the student’s home address on record
• Academic eligibility qualifies a student for candidacy
• Candidates must complete the application process to be considered for membership
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ipCandidacy
• Membership is not automatically conveyed simply because of academic eligibility
• NHS is not an honor roll
• Membership is for students that have genuine interest and experience in service and leadership
• Membership is granted only to those students selected by the Faculty Council on the condition of their having met the standards for selection based upon: scholarship, character, service and leadership
• Application is the only information available to the faculty council
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ipCandidacy
• Applications are anonymous (student ID only)
• Your previous reputation or relationships within the school community are not known or assumed
• Invest time to carefully complete each section according to the instructions
• Represent “your best” on the application in each section
• All sections should be complete with details provided
• Incomplete and/or late applications will not be reviewed
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ipApplication Materials
Candidacy Packet includes:•Letter of Eligibility•Candidacy Packet Checklist •NHS Selection Criterion•Teacher Recommendation Forms (2-blue)•Community Member Recommendation (1-purple)•Leadership Evaluation Forms (2-yellow)•NHS Requirements Agreement (1-green)•Directions to online NHS Application
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ipBeginning the Application Process
• Confirm that you have all required documents
• Read “NHS Selection Criterion & Requirements” to understand the challenge & commitment of NHS membership
• Carefully read the checklist paying close attention to:– Instructions for completion of candidacy process– Due dates– Submittal instructions
• Be sure to complete all required documents AND the online application form available at: www.pinerichland.org/nhs
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ipCandidacy Form & Essay
• Available for download on the NHS website
• Must be typed & printed (handwritten forms will not be accepted)
• Primary document for the faculty council
• Only chance to convey how you meet the qualifications of character, service & leadership
• Provide adequate details to evidence your qualifications
• Invest time in your answers and proofread
• Faculty council evaluates the entire application & all required documents
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ipEvaluation & Recommendation Forms
• Forms are given serious consideration by the faculty council
• Carefully select your recommenders (can not be a peer or family member)
• Be sure that the individuals you have selected for each form can evidence your qualities and experiences with concrete examples and details
• “Leading by example” and “will represent NHS well” are not adequate statements to evidence your qualities as an individual committed to service and leadership
• Give your recommenders adequate time to complete the required form
• Communicate to your recommender the importance of their evaluation/recommendation
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ipEvaluation & Recommendation Forms
• Forms are confidential
• Candidate (and parents) have waived the right to view the evaluations/recommendations
• Candidate name should not appear on the forms
• Only student ID# should be on the actual form
• Provide recommenders with an envelope that has your name written on a removable post-it note
• Forms should be submitted in the signed/sealed envelope
• Please follow the submittal instructions carefully for all forms
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Recommendation Form
• attests to character & ability to meet the requirements of PR-NHS
• provides evidence & observations of specific actions or behaviors that demonstrate the strong character of the candidate
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ipLeadership Evaluation Forms
• Submit TWO leadership evaluations
• attests to leadership ability & experiences
• Provides evidence and observations of specific actions that qualify this student as a leader
• Stating a title or the responsibilities of a given positions is not sufficient
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ipTeacher Evaluation Forms
• Submit TWO teacher evaluations
• One must be a core subject teacher
• Provides evidence & observations of specific actions or behaviors that demonstrate the strong character of the candidate
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ipMembership Requirements
And Acknowledgement of NHS Commitment
• Candidate & parents must indicate their understanding of the requirements with a signature
• Important to fully understand the requirements to avoid strikes or dismissal
• Complete policies & procedures are on the NHS website: www.pinerichland.org/nhs
• Form submitted separately from candidacy packet
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ipSubmittal Instructions
• Arrange all forms in order according to the checklist• Attach all forms using a paper clip – do not staple• Recommendation forms requiring a sealed envelope should
remain in the envelope with student ID (not your name) marked on the front
• Place all materials – forms and sealed envelopes - in a large (9”x12” or 10”x13”) sealed envelope with your student ID # on the front (do not fold documents)
• Submit the signed Pine-Richland Chapter Membership Requirements agreement separately in a mailing envelope with your name marked on the front
• Submit to Room 424 on Friday, September 12 no later than 2:30pm