Welcome to the National Honor Society Informational Meeting

1. Welcome to the National Honor Society Informational Meeting Ms. Falchek

2. Welcome! • I am your NHS advisor: Email is the best way to communicate with me: rfalchek@crsd.org Phone is 215-944-1153 • Please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time if you have questions

3. Congratulations! You have been selected because you have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3.90 by the end of your sophomore year AND You had at least 45 hours logged in at the LINCS office by mid-January.

4. What are the other requirements? • You have already demonstrated scholarship and service, now you must demonstrate the following: • School Involvement • Leadership • Character

5. Follow the instructions carefully. The committee is not looking to trip you up, but if you cannot follow directions, are you a worthy NHS candidate? If your responses are illegible or nonsensical, how important is your petition to you?

6. School involvement • You will fill out a form listing all activities you have participated in from grades 9-12. • You must have the adult supervisor’s name and contact information listed so that your involvement can be verified.

7. Leadership • You must have demonstrated leadership during your time at South • Leadership can best be characterized as a sustained effort or position that helps you and others work toward a specific goal. • Leadership positions are those in which you have gone above and beyond the normal realm of participation in certain activities. • A good leadership role is one that is ongoing.

8. Leadership *Titles like “captain” and “homeroom rep” have different meanings and responsibilities in different sports and homerooms. The detailed description is what will make all the difference. • If you’re unsure, please ask me. • You must include a DETAILED DESCRIPTION of your job as a leader.

9. Character • You will additionally be evaluated in the following areas: • Your current and past teachers will evaluate you based on the quality of your character • Ex. Regularly completed homework assignments • Ex. Never cheated • Your attendance record is in good standing • If you have more than 20 absences (excused OR unexcused), you must attach a statement of explanation • Your discipline record is in good standing • No major infractions in the past calendar year (suspension/arrest) • No more than 5 detentions in the past calendar year • Any prior major infractions must include a statement of reflection

10. The Online Application • The application is online at the South website: http://www.crsd.org//Domain/607 • Download and complete the packet • NOTE: You must have 2 letters of recommendation – they must be in a sealed envelope with a signature across the flap to ensure security • Your completed application is due on Friday, February 28, 2014 by 8:30 AM • THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!

11. The Leadership Form • Download the leadership form from the NHS website and fill it out with detailed descriptions – describe the leadership you exhibited. • NOTE: You must have 2 letters of recommendation – they must be in a sealed envelope with a signature across the flap to ensure security. • Allow enough time to get this done!!!!

12. Induction • You will be notified around the middle of April if you have been selected or did not qualify to be a member of NHS. • If you are selected, there is an induction ceremony on Thursday, April 29, 2014.

13. Maintaining Your Membership • Your membership is valid for college applications as long as you: • Earn 8 NHS Credits during your senior year • Complete 4 hours of 1 on 1 tutoring • Complete 4 hours of library tutoring • Maintain good standing in attendance • Maintain good standing in character • Maintain a Cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.90 and have no D’s or F’s on your report card ANY QUESTIONS?

14. Do it for the right reason…… • You are the “cream of the crop,” “the best and the brightest,”….. • You must be accountable for doing what you say you are going to do.