Dear ________________________________________________
February 26, 2014
Because your cumulative GPA in standards- based, non-modified coursework is 3.500 or higher*, you are eligible to be a candidate for selection to the NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. Academics is only one of the four criteria for selection. Service, Leadership, and Character are the remaining three criteria. To enable the Faculty Council to review these other qualifications, we give you this opportunity to share information with us. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND RETURN IT TO MISS GRACE, NHS ADVISOR, (GUIDANCE OFFICE) BY MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2014 BY 3:00 P.M. LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED, NO
EXCEPTIONS. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES*
*These can be any organizations, special events, or projects in which you served or represented Susquehannock in some way. EXAMPLES: theater, music groups/ensembles, sports, academic competition, service clubs, special committees, aiding regularly for a teacher, counselor, or administrator.
School or community activities done for personal enjoyment only, such as Ski Club, Chess Club, music lessons, etc., are not applicable. Please list all your SCHOOL ACTIVITIES for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades: indicate any POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP which you held in these activities. Please obtain ADULT SIGNATURES AND PHONE NUMBERS for verification of each activity. (NO PARENT SIGNATURES ALLOWED) (Suggested track) *NOTE CHAPTER REQUIREMENTS: 9th grade: minimum of 2 activities NO COMMUNITY SERVICE *Minimum of 8 activities over a 2 year span 10th grade: minimum of 3 activities ACTIVITIES NEEDED IF YOU *Minimum of 11 activities over a 3 year span 11th grade: minimum of 3 activities HAVE ALL SCHOOL ACTIVITES 12th grade: minimum of 3 activities Two (2) activities each year may be a community activity (see back). Jobs do not count. ACTIVITY
POSITION/OFFICE
ADVISOR SIGNATURE/PHONE #
9th
10th
11th
12th
*Please note that course averages are weighted differently when curriculum outcomes are modified or replaced by differentiated outcomes.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES** **These may be organizations, special events or projects in which you served your community. EXAMPLES: church groups, scouting, 4-H, charity drives, volunteering Please list all COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES in which you have participated 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades and indicate any
POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP you have held in these activities. You may include volunteer work here, but no paid jobs. Please obtain an ADULT’S SIGNATURE AND PHONE NUMBER for verification of each activity. No community activities are required if your school activities are sufficient. ACTIVITY
POSITION/OFFICE
ADULT SIGNATURE/PHONE # (NO PARENT SIGNATURE)
9th
10th
11th
12th
CHARACTER Please sign and date the following statement attesting to your CHARACTER: I hereby testify that I have not been involved in cases of flagrant violation of school rules, the extracurricular contract, or civil laws, nor have I falsified any information given on this sheet. I understand that if falsification is discovered, I will forfeit my eligibility and/or membership in the National Honor Society. ________________________________________________ Signature
_________________________________ Date
PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED DESCRIPTION OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE SUSQUEHANNOCK HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY BEFORE YOU RETURN THIS SHEET. If you are elected to membership, you will be required to fulfill these obligations.
WHAT IS THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY? The National Honor Society is the national organization with local chapters. Membership is open to those students who meet the required national and local chapter standards in four areas of evaluation: scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
WHAT ARE THE OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP? Once elected and inducted, members are required to maintain the same level of performance (or better) in all four areas that led to their selection. These obligations include maintaining a minimum 3.500 cumulative GPA, regular attendance at chapter meetings, participation in a required number of chapter service projects each year, and the maintaining of good citizenship and character in following school rules, extracurricular contracts, and civil laws. Students who fail to live up to their responsibilities and obligations will be placed on chapter probation. If the lapses are flagrant or remain uncorrected, membership will be terminated. There is no possibility of reinstatement after dismissal.
WHAT DOES NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (NHS) DO? The members of the NHS serve as role models of scholarship, character, leadership and service for the student body and community. Members perform many school services such as guiding at Back-to-School-Nights, changing locker combinations and stuffing summer mailers. They serve as ushers for the All-School Play and the All-School Musical. Each year the membership votes to undertake community projects, such as adopting a family during the holiday season through Southern Community Services. Members also volunteer in other school areas as well.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP? Your membership is in recognition of your excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership service, and character. You may submit your membership as one of your activities/honors on your college application(s). The administration recognizes your achievements by granting you a Privilege Pass, which entitles you to check out of study halls and lunch to use designated NHS study areas. You will wear the blue and gold National Honor Society stole in your graduation ceremony. Most of all, your membership should give you the personal satisfaction that your accomplishments and your contributions to school and community are recognized and appreciated.
Updated 2/24/14