National Honor Society Selection Procedure
(Revised 2007)
Name: ______Grade______Deadline: Sept. 30, 2009
Membership in the National Honor Society is earned by the effective demonstration of the four qualities held in high esteem by the Society. They are: Scholarship (commitment to learning), Service (willingness to work, without compensation for the benefit of those in need), Leadership (exerting a wholesome influence on the school and community), and Character (demonstration of respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, and citizenship)
I understand that completing this form does not guarantee selection to NHS, and that the information presented here is complete and accurate.
Student SignatureDate
Membership in the National Honor Society will be determined by the submission of a typewritten, one to two paragraph statement expressing why you feel you should be accepted into the National Honor Society and the following criteria: (High School refers to grades 9 – 12 only). A Selection Committee consisting of faculty will consider each application.
Grades: (18 Points maximum) A minimum GPA of 3.0 is mandatory.
3.80 – 4.00 15 pts______
3.60 – 3.7912 pts______
3.40 – 3.599 pts ______
3.20 – 3.396 pts ______
3.00 – 3.193 pts ______
GPA maintained for more than 1 year3 pts ______
References: (10 Points Maximum)
Two typed letters of reference attesting10 pts______
the good character of the nominee
(At least one from community).
Leadership (9 Points Maximum)
Class officer during high school
attendance. 1 pt______
Student council during high school
attendance.1 pt______
Acted as high school student council
officer at least once.2 pt______
Involved in community organizations
during high school attendance.2 pt ______
Community organization officer at
least once during high school career.2 pt ______
Athletic captain or club officer at least
once during high school career.1 pt ______
Specify the community organization(s) in which you are a member:
______
______
School Involvement during High School (Grades 9 – 12) (18 Points Maximum)
Athletics or cheerleading
Three years of high school3 pts______
Two years of high school 2 pts______
One year of high school1 pts______
Oral Interpretation/Drama
Three years of high school (9-12)3 pts______
Two years of high school 2 pts______
One year of high school1 pts______
Band
Three years of high school3 pts______
Two years of high school 2 pts______
One year of high school1 pts______
Choir
Three years of high school3 pts______
Two years of high school 2 pts______
One year of high school1 pts______
FFA
Three years of high school3 pts______
Two years of high school 2 pts______
One year of high school1 pts______
FCCLA
Three years of high school3 pts______
Two years of high school 2 pts______
One year of high school1 pts______
Service (20 Points Maximum)
Community Service
Five examples of community service10 pts______
Four examples of community service8 pts______
Three examples of community service6 pts______
Two examples of community service4 pts______
One example of community service2 pts______
Other School Service
Five examples of school service10 pts______
Four examples of school service8 pts______
Three examples of school service6 pts______
Two examples of school service4 pts______
One example of school service2 pts______
Character (25 Points Maximum)
No documented violations of school
rules or other activities of questionable
character.25 pts______
One documented violation of school
rules or other activities of questionable
character.15 pts______
Two – three documented violations of
school rulesor other activities of
questionable character.5 pts______
Four or more documented violations
of school rules or other activities of
questionable character.0 pts______
Total Points ______/ 100 points
Nominee should have at least seventy-five points for serious consideration
If selected, members of the National Honor Society must maintain the high standing of which they were selected (Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character) and will be expected to be active members (attending meetings, participate in NHS sponsored activities, etc)
I have read the information provided by my son/daughter on this form and can verify that it is true, accurate and complete in its presentation.
Parent SignatureDate