NHS ACTIVITY PACKET

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1 Official NHS Form DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE PRINTING. General Information NHS ACTIVITY PACKET After these records have been evaluated, the NHS five-member Faculty Council will compose a list of students who have met the basic requirements for service and leadership. This list of students will be distributed to all faculty members, principals and counselors for the character and classroom leadership evaluation. Those students who meet all selection criteria will be voted on by the Faculty Council. In order to become a member of the National Honor Society, a student must receive a majority vote by this council. Membership will be announced on March 13-17, 2018 followed soon thereafter by an Induction Ceremony. The induction ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, April 5th, This will be a semi-formal nighttime affair with parents invited, and will be followed by a reception in the Commons. Additional information about the organization may be obtained by reading the NHS By-Laws and Appendices. These are accessible from the NHS website. It is a good idea to make a copy of the Activity Forms to have for college applications, etc. You must be at least a sophomore and have been a student at KHS for ONE SEMESTER to be considered for membership. **If you have any questions concerning the application process, nhsfirstvp@gmail.com** Keep this page for your records.

2 Official NHS Form DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE PRINTING. NHS TIMELINE/DATES FALL 2017 October 18 th and November 29 th : An informational meeting will be held in Ms. Sandvick s room, 2311, at 11:45 am to those interested in joining NHS for the school year. Student Activity Packets will be available for students wishing to become members. Students will be able to download the packet from the NHS website ( SPRING 2018 January 9th: First day Activity Packets may be turned in for those seeking membership for the school year. Packets should be turned in to Ms. Sandvick s room, February 9th: 4:45pm is the deadline to turn in Student Activity Forms. No forms will be accepted after this deadline! Forms must be turned in to Ms. Sandvick s room, End of February: Faculty Council Meeting to review Activity Packets. March 12-16: Letters will be mailed out to all students who turned in an Activity Packet. April 5th: NHS Induction Ceremony will be held at 6:00pm. A reception for the inductees and their parents will follow the ceremony. Cake and punch will be served for all who attend. April 6th: Officer Informational Meeting - All members (included newly installed members) interested in running for officer for must attend an informational meeting in Ms. Sandvick s room, 2311 at 11:45 am. April 20th: NHS General Meeting & Officer Elections - We will hold our officer elections at this time. (Mandatory for all new and returning members.) Keep this page for your records.

3 Official NHS Form DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE PRINTING. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ACTIVITY FORM Name: Last First Middle School ID number.: Grade Level NOW (Please circle) Membership in NHS is an honor and a privilege extended by the faculty to deserving students of Kingwood High School. Membership decisions are made by the NHS Faculty Council, a group of five teachers who are chosen by the principal. Students do not EARN the right to be in National Honor Society; it is a privilege extended to them. IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO DO THE FOLLOWING WILL ELIMINATE YOU FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION: PARENT AND STUDENT MUST SIGN ACTIVITY FORM. ACTIVITY FORM AND ACTIVITY PACKET MUST BE TURNED IN TO ROOM 2411 BY 3:00 P.M., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, YOU MUST HAVE SPONSOR SIGNATURES! The attached Activity Form is to aid the Faculty Council in their decision making. They consider four categories: scholarship, service, leadership and character. Scholarship is defined by having a minimum of a 4.0 cumulative GPA and having met the Texas state standards for on-level coursework. A 4.0 GPA is equivalent to 4 points. Additional points are awarded on a sliding scale for higher GPAs. Service is divided into several categories and you must have points in at least three (3) of the categories. Leadership is exemplified by holding offices in clubs, K awards on honors night, and other regional, state and national awards. Character is evaluated by teachers, who are sent forms by the sponsors. They consider attitude, integrity, behavior, and leadership. Additionally, you will not be considered if you have been assigned to more than one Saturday class or have had a documented cheating incident. The minimum number of points required for Faculty Council consideration are as follows: Sophomore Junior Senior Scholarship Cumulative GPA Service (as of January 2017) Leadership Character In addition, a (include 2 decimals) Minimum Overall NOTE: All the information provided on the attached Activity Packet must be verified by an ADULT SPONSOR S signature. If your parent is the sponsor, the information must be verified by one other adult also. You are responsible for completing the Activity Packet and returning it along with this Activity Form to room 2411 before the deadline, which is Friday, February 10th, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. NO FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE. Completion of these forms does not guarantee selection, nor does meeting the minimum standards. Also note that only completing the minimum number of points in each category does not add up to the minimum overall total. Truth and honesty are certainly essential qualities for future NHS members; any information which has been intentionally falsified or deliberately misrepresented will prevent you from being considered for membership. When you submit this form you are agreeing to the National Honor Society Selection process that includes the following: the Faculty Council s evaluation of your student activity forms, the evaluation by your teachers, and a review of your conduct records. You and your parents must sign this form to indicate that you agree to being evaluated and that you agree to accept the decision of the Faculty Council in determining membership selection. An active account is a required necessity for membership to NHS. It is our main source for distributing pertinent information throughout the year. By signing below, you are indicating that you have read this form, as well as the NHS Bylaws and Appendices, and understand the guidelines for becoming a member of Kingwood High School s National Honor Society. Student s Signature Parent s Signature Phone Number: ( ) Address: Zip

4 L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L Official NHS Form DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE PRINTING. KHS ACTIVITY FORM LEADERSHIP Name Grade Category Name of Activity Points Grade Level at Time of Activity Sponsor s Signature And Phone Number NHS USE KHS Class Officer KHS Club Officer *See attached point reference sheet Student Council Officer *See attached point reference sheet NJROTC Officer *See attached point reference sheet Section Editor School Publication Officer or Rep. to District, Area or State Organization (e.g. FFA, Latin Club) Contestant in UIL Competition (Above District Level) L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L

5 L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L Official NHS Form DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE PRINTING. Lead Actor, Director, Stage Mgr, Etc. in Drama Production 1 / 2 point per Position (max 2 pts) 1st Division in Individual Music Contests & Solos as KHS Rep. 1 / 2 pt per Contest (max 2 pts) Officer in Community or Church Organization K-Awards, Perfect Attendance, Honor Societies, Lettering, Named to All-District Athletic Team Leadership Program Participant (e.g. Eagle Scout, Summer Baylor Science Ldrshp Prog, NHS Wrkshp) 1 pt per Org/Year KHS Team Captain or Co-Captain (Athletic or Non- Athletic) Other (Be Specific) 1 / 2 pt per activity (max. 4 pts) Please attach a short description of the activity. L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L

6 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Official NHS Form DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE PRINTING. KHS ACTIVITY FORM SERVICE Name Grade Remember that at least THREE different categories below must be represented to be eligible. Category Name of Activity Points Grade Level at Time of Activity Sponsor s Signature And Phone Number *signature for each separate activity NHS USE Community & Civic Organization (e.g. Scouting) School Club/ Organization (includes StuCo) 1 pt. per year NJROTC 2 pt. per Year KHS Choir 2 pts per Year KHS Band/Orchestra 2 pt per Year KHS Cheer/Drill 2 pt per Year S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

7 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Official NHS Form DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE PRINTING. KHS Drama/ Production 1 pt per production (max 2 pts) KADS/FFA 2 pt per Year KHS Athletics 2 pt per Year Staff Member KHS Publication 1 pt per Year Service to Community (performed independent of any KHS organization) 1 pt per 20 hours of volunteer time please list number of hours Service to Church Other (Be Specific) (Max 4 points) Please list number of hours, if necessary Please attach a short description of the activity. S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

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