National Honor Society Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service Applicant Informational Meeting Spring 2015
Qualifications for the National Honor Society! Applications for membership shall include evidence of scholarship, leadership, character, and service to the school and community.! Scholarship 3.00 or better GPA! Attendance no unaccounted for absences! Leadership Positive role model, resourceful, reliable, dependable, responsible
Qualifications for the National Honor Society (cont d)! Character Takes criticism and accepts recommendations well, cheerful, friendly, ethical, cooperative, honest, courteous, positive approach to life! Service Voluntarily participates in school, church, and social activities that promote the over-all welfare of the community, willing to work in the background, shows courtesy and willingness to help others
Application Process! Applications are due Monday, March 2, at 3:00 pm.! All applications should be submitted directly to Mrs. Reinhart in C-101.! Two copies required: hard copy and electronic copy (submitted via e-mail)
Formatting your e-copy! You should download an application from the Nicolet NHS website. You can choose from three different formats:.doc (PC Word),.docx (Mac Word), or.rtf (any other word processing program).! Save your application with the title lastname_firstname.doc (Ex: nicolet_jean.doc)! E-mail your completed application to lori.reinhart@nicolet.us! USE YOUR SCHOOL E-MAIL! Submissions from other e-mail accounts risk being trapped in the spam filter!
Filling out the application! Six sections:! Co-Curricular Activities clubs, etc.! Leadership activities that show you can take control of situations and responsibility for outcomes! Service/Community things you do to help around the community! Work things for which you earn money! Honors accolades, awards, and recognitions! Essay! Each activity listed may be used for only one category! DO YOUR BEST NOT TO LEAVE A CATEGORY BLANK!
Filling out the application (cont d)! Lack of leadership examples is the most frequent reason given for denial of membership.! Many service activities also fit under Leadership decide where it works best to balance your application!! All teachers will have an opportunity to comment on all applicants
The Essay! Must be saved as a part of your application! Use it to highlight your accomplishments! Should be 3-5 paragraphs in length! Should be polished, professional, well-written and formal in tone (with attention to grammar and spelling)! Be sure to address any weaknesses or gaps in your application (for example: I don t have any work experience because my family felt it was important for me to focus on my school work. )! Proof it several times! Read it out loud!
NHS Selection Committee! The NHS Selection Committee consists of five anonymous teachers, chosen by the Principal.! The Committee will read EACH individual application, and consider the comments made about the applicants by ALL of their teachers.! The Committee votes on each applicant; those applicants with a majority vote are accepted.! The faculty advisor has no input into the selection process, and cannot override the Selection Committee.! Applicants who are not accepted may appeal to the Principal, whose only responsibility is to make sure the selection process was not conducted in an arbitrary or capricious manner and that the student's materials were reviewed and voted upon.
Application Process Re-cap! Applications due on: Monday, March 2 nd by 3:00 pm.! The Selection Committee will meet in: mid-march! You should be notified via mail by: March 27! Induction Ceremony will be held: mid-april (date to be determined).
Remember... Getting in to the National Honor Society is supposed to be difficult! It is a National Honor Society the standards and expectations of the Selection Committee are high! Most applicants do NOT get accepted! [Last year 47% of applicants were accepted.]
Requirements AFTER acceptance into the National Honor Society! 24 service hours by May 1 of the next school year (5 service hours must be for Nicolet High School activities)! Participation in at least one Nicolet National Honor Society group service activity! Attendance at ALL National Honor Society meetings (held the third Friday of each month, 6:45-7:15 a.m.) unless excused from school for the same day
Any Questions? Contact Jamin Hoffman at 414-351-8173 or jamin.hoffman@nicolet.us Office: E-110