NHS Presentation
Transcript: National Honor Society ELIGIBILITY How to Apply ABOUT The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in NHS activities. NHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service. What is National Honor Society? Members of the JHHS chapter of NHS attend monthly organizational meetings, participate in peer tutoring, organize a Leadership Conference for students at Handley and our surrounding schools, and lead Handley's annual Love Week fundraiser each spring. NHS members are also eligible for exclusive scholarship opportunities both on a local and national level. What does NHS do at Handley? All sophomores, juniors, and seniors who meet the scholarship, leadership, service, AND character guidelines are eligible. A minimum grade point average of 3.25 is required for membership in John Handley’s Chapter of National Honor Society. Who is eligible for induction into NHS? CHARACTER A student of good character consistently practices the following: demonstrates the highest regard for honesty and truthfulness, cooperates in a willing spirit with school rules, seeks to maintain a positive and safe school environment, upholds principles of morality and ethics, and meets individual pledges and responsibilities to the school and teachers. In addition to observations of student behavior within the classroom, student disciplinary records will be reviewed. Only disciplinary violations from grades 9-12 will be considered in this process, unless the prior violation is severe enough to call into review. Violations of the Standards of Conduct, the Student Athlete Drug and Alcohol pledge, or crimes reportable to the Superintendent will be considered in the selection process. What are the character requirements for NHS? LEADERSHIP Students must provide evidence of a minimum of TWO examples of school and/or community leadership positions held or in process during high school. Leadership is defined as directly leading the activities of others. Examples MUST be from different organizations. Each example requires a signed reference from an adult sponsor who is responsible for the organization. Students must also describe in writing their leadership role with the organization. Parents should NOT provide verification of leadership. Leadership roles may include elected or appointed leadership positions held in school, community, or work activities. Only positions in which you were responsible for directing or motivating others should be included. Examples include class, or club officer; committee chairperson; team captain, publications editor; work area manager, etc. Leadership roles are those sustained over a period of time, not those requiring only a single day or two of responsibilities. Leadership roles within the workplace are acceptable, regardless of compensation. What are the leadership requirements for NHS? In addition to a signed reference for each leadership role, students will be required to write an essay about ONE leadership role listed on the application. This essay should emphasize what elements of the role qualifies it as one that demonstrates the qualities of leadership. What are the leadership requirements for NHS? SERVICE Students must provide evidence of a minimum of TWO examples of volunteer work completed, in process, or received during high school. Volunteer work performed both within school and outside of school are acceptable. Examples MUST be from different organizations. Each example requires a signature from an adult sponsor who was responsible for the service project or organization. What are the service requirements for NHS? APPLICATION PROCESS Students who have achieved the minimum grade point average can pick up applications from our NHS officers before school in the commons on one of the following dates: Monday, September 9 Tuesday, September 10 Wednesday, September 11 Thursday, September 12 Applications will only be distributed on these days. If you do not pick one up during this date range, you will not be allowed to apply. How do students apply for NHS? Once eligible students receive their information packets, they will be responsible for filling them out completely and returning then by the assigned deadline. Student names are then brought before the Faculty Council. The Council consists of six anonymous faculty members from John Handley High