Welcome to the National Honor Society Informational Meeting

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Welcome to the National Honor Society
Informational Meeting

• Ms. Falchek

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Welcome!

• I am your NHS advisor
• Email is the best way to communicate with me
  rfalchek_at_crsd.org
• Phone is 215-944-1153
• Please dont hesitate to contact me at any time
  if you have questions

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Congratulations!

• You have been selected 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.

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What are the other requirements?

• You have already demonstrated scholarship and
  service, now you must demonstrate the following
• School Involvement
• Leadership
• Character

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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?
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School involvement

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

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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.

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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 youre unsure, please ask me.
• You must include a DETAILED DESCRIPTION of your
  job as a leader.

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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

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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 6, 2015 by 830 AM
• THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!

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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!!!!

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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 22, 2015.

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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 3.95 and have no Ds or Fs on your report
  card
• ANY QUESTIONS?

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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 probabtion and/or dismissal.