Welcome to the National Honor Society Informational Meeting

Welcome to the National Honor Society Informational Meeting Ms. Falchek

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

Congratulations! You have been invited because you have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3. 95 by the end of your sophomore year AND You had at least 45 hours logged in at the LINCS office by mid-January.

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

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?

School involvement • You will fill out a form listing all activities you have participated in from grades 9 -12. Please limit yourself to these grades. Middle school doesn’t count. • You must have the adult supervisor’s name and contact information listed so that your involvement can be verified.

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.

Leadership Good Examples of Leadership Questionable Examples of Leadership -Elected Officer of a Student Council Committee, Club, or Organization -Organized and facilitated group activities/service projects -Participating in class or an organization – not acceptable -Homeroom Representative* -Team captain* *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.

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

The Online Application – The application is online at the South website: – http: //www. crsd. org/Page/38437 – 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, March 2, 2018 by 7: 30 AM • THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!

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!!!!

Induction • You will be notified in early 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 Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

Maintaining Your Membership • Your membership is valid for college applications as long as you: – Earn 15 NHS Credits during your senior year – Complete 4 hours of 1 on 1 tutoring – Complete 4 hours of library tutoring – Provide a copy of your report card to Ms. Falchek within one week of their availability – Maintain good standing in character – Maintain a Cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3. 95 and have no D’s or F’s on your report card ANY QUESTIONS?

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. Missing scheduled tutoring days, not responding to emails, etc. will result in probation and/or dismissal.