Students

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• Welcome
• Students Parents

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Advisors

• Mr. Ryan McGuinness
• Ryan.McGuinness_at_d303.org
• [phone]
• Mrs. Shannon Von Essen
• Shannon.VonEssen_at_d303.org
• [phone]

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Congratulations

• On your invitation to submit your information for
  the
• National Honor Society
• St. Charles North Chapter

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Being a Member of NHS
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NHS Membership is based onoutstanding
performance in ALL of the following areas

• Scholarship
• Service
• Leadership
• Character

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Scholarship

• While in NHS, students must maintain a minimum
  4.5 GPA to remain in good standing.

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NHS Member Service Expectations

• 10 In School Volunteer Hours
• 10 Community Service Hours
• Peer Tutoring monthly from 7-9 PM
• Note These are the MINIMUM.

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Leadership

• Leadership Opportunities
• Committee Heads for Service Projects
• By Laws Committee (new)
• Executive Board (spring semester)

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Character

• All NHS members are expected to uphold the rules
  and expectations outlined by the school.
• While a member, you are ALWAYS representing
  National Honor Society.

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NHS Member Expectations

• One Monthly Meeting at 630 AM
• Monthly Tutoring from 7-9 PM
• One unexcused absence results in probation two
  unexcused absences result in removal from the
  organization.

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NHS Service Events

• Donate a Dollar Day
• Faculty Babysitting
• Doughnuts for Dozens
• Blood Drive
• Variety Show
• Trick or Treat for Canned Goods

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Selection 101
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Scholarship
To qualify for membership to NHS, all students
must have a cumulative GPA of 4.5 or above on the
weighted OR unweighted scale.
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Service

• Voluntary contributions made by a student to the
  school or community done without compensation and
  with a positive, courteous and enthusiastic spirit

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Leadership

• Dependable, resourceful students that are good
  problem solvers and contribute ideas both in
  school and in extracurricular activities.
• Leadership experience in the school or community
  while working with others.

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Character

• Students that uphold principles of morality and
  ethics
• Students that demonstrate high standards of
  honesty and reliability
• Students that show courtesy, concern and respect
  for others while maintaining a healthy life
  styles by making positive choices

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The Application
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Leadership Section

• Leadership
• Maximum FOUR activities
• Key! Focus on activities done over multiple years
• 8 points total possible
• Note Contact information AND signature required
  for any sponsor not at North. At North?
  Signature only.

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Evidence of Leadership Position Section

• Evidence
• One example
• 2 points for participation in a leadership
  position

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Service

• Must be unpaid.
• May not be service required for another club or
  sport.
• Focus on service youve done for multiple years.
• Emphasize different types of service.

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Examples

• Great Service
• Service done with a church group
• Volunteering at the hospital, nursing home,
  animal shelter
• Unpaid tutoring
• Habitat for Humanity
• Lazarus House or Hesed House
• Food bank
• Volunteer opportunities provided by a school or
  sports team that is NOT required

• Great Service, but Doesnt Count
• Service required for confirmation
• Service required for Boy or Girl Scouts
• Service required for a sports team or school
  group
• See a pattern? REQUIRED is the key word.

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Service Section

• Service
• Maximum FOUR activities
• Key! Focus on activities done over multiple years
• 8 points
• Note Contact information AND signature required
  for any sponsor not at North. At North?
  Signature only.

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Character Section

• Written Statement
• Assessed on a Rubric
• 8 points possible
• Focus on specific examples

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Selection Day
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Selection

• Five voluntary faculty members who remain
  anonymous
• Role
• Add up points for each prospective member
• Assess character essay on rubric
• Note Inter-rater Reliability will occur
• ALL students are anonymous
• Advisors and Mrs. Christenson facilitate

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Evaluation of Leadership and Service

• Four activities each (may not overlap)
• One year participation 1.0
• Two years participation 1.5
• Three years participation 2.0
• Equals
• 4 activities, 3 years each 8 points at most for
  both leadership and service sections

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Evaluation of Leadership Position

• One piece of evidence
• President, Secretary, Treasurer, etc.
• Captain of a sports team
• Committee head within a club or group
• 2 points awarded for leadership position

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Evaluation of Character

• One page maximum, Times New Roman
• This must be specific to YOU dont just discuss
  character in general.
• Scored on a three point rubric.

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Candidate Assessments

• Leadership 8 Points
• Leadership Position 2 Points
• Service 8 Points
• Character 8 Points
• Total 26 Points

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Final Details
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Application Information

• Cover Sheet-Name
• Application-NO Name
• Application-Contact Information
• One Written Response-NO Name
• Turned in ON TIME

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL EXPECTATIONS RESULTS
IN A VOID APPLICATION.
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Important Dates

• NHS Applications due October 3rd, 2008 at 330
  PM in Student Activities. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Notification of Membership Week of October 27th
• NHS Induction Practice Wednesday, November 19th
• NHS Induction Thursday, November 20th

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Final Words

• This is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY for all.
• The forms may not be turned in early for
  feedback.
• The advisors cannot give additional information
  or hints.
• Good Luck!

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Questions?