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Beavercreek High School National Honor Society Advisors: Mrs. Miller & Mrs. Hermane. Character Scholarship Leadership Service . Why would I want to be a member of National Honor Society?. Help your school and community College admissions Character Leadership Service
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Beavercreek High SchoolNational Honor SocietyAdvisors:Mrs. Miller & Mrs. Hermane Character Scholarship LeadershipService
Why would I want to be a member of National Honor Society? • Help your school and community • College admissions • Character • Leadership • Service • College scholarships • Well-rounded individual
NHS Activities • Beggars’ Night Food Drive for FISH • Daily tutoring before school • Father/Daughter Dance • Various service projects upon request • NHS social activities (May picnic) • New Member Induction in April
NHS Member Responsibilities • Mandatory: monthly meetings, tutoring, Beggars’ Night, Father/Daughter Dance, Induction • Service hours: Average 5 hrs./mo. April -May • Individual Service Project • Provide information to prospective new members • Read emails regularly • Uphold the standards of NHS in and out of school
Application Process • Eligible -- 3.6 GPA by the end of first semester • Hand submit paper applications to Mrs. Hermane (2048) or Mrs. Miller (2057) no later than 3:15 PM (due date will be announced later) • Staff surveyed • Faculty council meets to approve applicants • Each section awarded points on a scale, all points are totaled and must average to at least 4.0 • All applicants notified of acceptance status • NHS Induction on Thursday, April 10 @ 7:00 PM
Components of the Paper application 1. Cover Page • Full name, complete address, phone number and email address, current English teacher and room number, homeroom number, your signature in the bottom right corner 2. Leadership • List leadership positions in extra and co-curricular activities in a chart 3. Extra and Co-Curricular Activities • List all other activities and work experience
Paper application Continued 4. Community Service • List service, name of organization, hours, dates completed, brief detailed description • Total number of service hours • Include letters from sponsors with sponsors’ contact information 5. List of classroom teachers, advisors, and coaches • Include all teachers • If you did not attend BHS since freshman year, please note semester and year enrolled 6. Consideration for officer position (optional)
Application format • Use formats provided for each section or a readable outline • In the order indicated on application • Neatlybound with one staple in the top left corner • Do not submit any original documents you want returned • Typed in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font • Please proofread your application as applications with errors will be immediately dismissed • Significant element determining selection for membership
Staff Surveyed • Character • Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously • Upholds principles of morality and ethics • Complies with school regulations inside and outside the classroom • Demonstrates reliability • Shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others • Leadership • Problem Solver • Resourceful • Offers suggestions and constructive criticism • Maintains positive attitude in school and the community • Demonstrates high academic standards • Holds positions of responsibility at school
Service requirements • Hours from the summer before freshman year to present • 60 preferred (average 20/year) • Outside the school day • Compensation is not received by individual or organization • Examples of acceptable service • Civic groups • Some school-related activities (those not directly related to an academic class, required by an activity, or that raises funds for the activity) • Church group
Are you interested in being an officer? • 400 word essay • MLA format • Explain what you would provide to NHS as a leader • Incorporate pillars of Scholarship, Service, and Character when defending your position • May address one position • Descriptions on the NHS webpage under Extra-curricular • President, Vice President, Secretary, and Historian • Interviewing acceptable candidates and making the final decisions • 2013-2014 NHS officers will be announced at Induction
Tips • Show us you are a problem solver, resourceful, and a critical thinker • Read the application carefully and follow directions • Relax and do not over think the application • Show us you are responsible and independent • Show leadership by taking an initiative to ask questions if you have any • Prepare your application in advance, do not wait until the night before it is due
What if I don’t get accepted into NHS? • You will still be able to get into colleges and win scholarships • Think about ways to improve your resume • Become involved in more service opportunities • Look for ways to be a leader • Build your character • Learn from past experiences!
Membership in National Honor Society is a privilege, not a right.