Centennial High School National Honor Society

Centennial High School National Honor Society

Congratulations, you are academically eligible for membership in the Centennial chapter of the National Honor Society. The National Honor Society was founded in 1921 as an organization that would recognize and encourage academic achievement while developing characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. The ideals of scholarship, character, service, and leadership remain relevant today. Through NHS service activities, members maintain and extend the qualities upon which the organization was founded. Membership is thus both an honor and a commitment.

In order to be considered you complete the application and return it to the chapter collection box in Student Services by 2:30 PM on Thursday, October 3, 2013. All applications must be typed. Signatures from advisors/coaches are required to validate your application. No application will be considered without the required signatures.

The selection procedure as determined by the faculty council in accordance with the National Council is as follows:

Academic records are reviewed to determine academic eligibility. A cumulative weighted GPA of 3.40 is required at the end of sophomore year and junior year. This GPA is set by the HCPSS.
A completed, typed application with all required signatures must be returned by Thursday, October 3.
All faculty members are invited to make comments on prospective members. Members of the faculty council who have been appointed by the principal will make the actual selections.
Students must be involved with both school and community activities and service. These activities must be ongoing throughout the year and show a balance of types of activities.

Students who complete all requirements, receive positive faculty approval, and receive a majority vote of the faculty council will be “tapped” and invited into the National Honor Society at an evening ceremony for parents, students, and friends in January. A yearly fee of $20 must be paid to the chapter adviser, Mrs. Bagley at the first meeting.

Once accepted into the NHS students must meet these requirements:

All students must maintain a minimum 3.40 weighted GPA checked by the chapter advisor.
Members are required to participate in 2 NHS sponsored events totaling approximately 8 hours for each quarter.
Attendance at the general membership meetings is mandatory and must be verified by the group leader. Meeting dates will be available on the website and reminders will be announced over the PA. If the student cannot attend a meeting, an absence form must be submitted and approved at least 24 hours prior to the meeting by Mrs. Bagley. Additional service hours will be assigned. If two meetings are missed, the NHS faculty council may deem this grounds for dismissal.
The student must maintain a clean disciplinary record and abide by all “Requirements for Membership in Good Standing” which will be distributed at the first meeting and must be signed by both student and parent.
Each student is expected to participate in our one fundraising activity for the year and provide a service item or an item of a minimum value of $20 to the NHS auction. Members are encouraged to work together as a team to provide a service.

Membership in the National Honor Society is both an honor and a responsibility. It is a commitment of your time and energy. Night meetings, participation in service activities and activities of the chapter are expected. In addition, students selected for membership are expected to continue to demonstrate the qualities of scholarship, character, leadership, and service and will be regularly reviewed by faculty members.

Important Information about Completing the Application

On the following pages, list organizations, clubs, or activities at Centennial High School and in the community where you are an active and ongoing member.

•Do not list activities that you did only once or occasionally. These should be activities that you have been involved in while in high school.

•Do not list organizations that you intend to join this year but are not currently a member, however if you are continuing this year, make sure to check off the current year.

•Do not list classes such as journalism, drama, or band. However, if you go above and beyond class requirements (running lights for school shows, playing concerts at nursing homes), you may list these.

•You may list religious activities such as teaching a class, but do not list attendance at youth group or church services. You may also list summer service trips that were part of an organized program.

For each activity indicate how often you met (weekly, monthly) and about how many hours you worked for the year. Describe your contribution to the organization and what you have learned from your participation.

On the last page you must provide at least one example of a leadership position you have held in one of the activities. If you have not held a leadership position then please describe a time when you assumed a leadership role in an event or school activity. You must have your coach, sponsor, or teacher sign the school and community activity and leadership position forms.

Sincerely,

Michelle Bagley

National Honor Society Chapter Advisor

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYDUE: Thursday, October 3, 2013 2:30 PM

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOLStudent Services

STUDENT APPLICATION FORM

DIRECTIONS: All applications must be typed. No handwritten applications will be accepted. If you have any issues with downloading the application, you may complete the application in using a school computer. Completion of this formDOES NOT guarantee selection.

Name ______Grade ______

Address______

City______Zip Code______Telephone number ( )______

Email address ______

First Period Teacher: ______

Have you ever been suspended from school or had a disciplinary referral during your high school career? If you are not sure if you have had a formal written referral, you may speak with your assistant principal.

Yes ______No ______

If answer is yes to the above, on separate paper, explain to the faculty council the circumstances that led to your suspension or disciplinary action and the extenuating circumstances that make you feel that you should still be considered for membership in the National Honor Society.

By signing below you are indicating that you have read the requirements and understand the criteria for membership in NHS and you have reviewed the completed application and verify that all information is correct. Forms submitted after the due date will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure that all forms are completed and turned in to chapter collection box in Student Services by 2:30 PM on Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Student Name ______

Student Signature ______Date ______

Parent/Guardian Name ______

Parent/Guardian Signature ______Date ______

Centennial High School Honor Societies

(If you are not a member of any Honor Society, leave this page blank. This is not a requirement for membership and will not affect your selection.)

Name of Honor Society:
Years of Involvement – Circle those that apply - Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Name of adult advisor:
Signature of adult sponsor/coach verifies the validity of the information listed above
Signature: Date:
Name of Honor Society:
Years of Involvement – Circle those that apply - Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Name of adult advisor:
Signature of adult sponsor/coach verifies the validity of the information listed above
Signature: Date:
Name of Honor Society:
Years of Involvement – Circle those that apply - Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Name of adult advisor:
Signature of adult sponsor/coach verifies the validity of the information listed above
Signature: Date:
Name of Honor Society:
Years of Involvement – Circle those that apply - Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Name of adult advisor:
Signature of adult sponsor/coach verifies the validity of the information listed above
Signature: Date:

Centennial High School Activities

(band, plays, sports, clubs, etc. )

Organization/Activity:
Years of Involvement – Circle those that apply - Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
How often (daily, weekly, monthly):
Time and length of activity:
Total Hours for the year:
Description of Involvement:
Leadership role held (if any):
Name of adult sponsor/coach:
Phone: Email:
Signature of adult sponsor/coach verifies the validity of the information listed above
Signature: Date:
Organization/Activity:
Years of Involvement – Circle those that apply - Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
How often (daily, weekly, monthly):
Time and length of activity:
Total Hours for the year:
Description of Involvement:
Leadership role held (if any):
Name of adult sponsor/coach:
Phone: Email:
Signature of adult sponsor/coach verifies the validity of the information listed above
Signature: Date:

Centennial High School Activities

(band, plays, sports, clubs)

Service Based Organizations

Centennial High School or Community

Employment / Internships

Work or Intern Site:
Years of Involvement – Circle those that apply - Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
How often (daily, weekly, monthly, summer):
Time and length of activity:
Total Hours for the year:
Description of service:
Leadership role held (if any):
Name of supervisor/mentor:
Phone: Email:
Signature of adult supervisor/mentor verifies the validity of the information listed above
Signature: Date:
Work or Intern Site:
Years of Involvement – Circle those that apply - Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
How often (daily, weekly, monthly,summer):
Time and length of activity:
Total Hours for the year:
Description of service:
Leadership role held (if any):
Name of adult supervisor/mentor:
Phone: Email:
Signature of adult supervisor/mentor verifies the validity of the information listed above
Signature: Date:

Leadership Position

(You may use an activity previously listed in this application or a new one.)

Organization/Activity:
Years of Involvement – Circle those that apply - Freshman Sophomore Junior
How often (daily, weekly, monthly):
Time and length of activity:
Total Hours for the year:
Description of Involvement:
Leadership role held:
Name of adult sponsor/coach:
Phone: Email:
Signature of adult sponsor/coach- signature indicates you have read the essay and the information is valid. Please sign on the typed essay.

Directions:

Please describe in detail in the form of a paragraph essay, your leadership role. Please list the position you held, your responsibilities, and what you were able to bring to the organization. Also, please describe how holding this position affected you as a person and what you learned from it. You must attach a typed essay and have your adult sponsor/coach sign directly on the essay indicated that they have read the essay and the information is valid. If you have not held an elected position in any of your activities, think of a situation when you have been appointed to a leadership role. Your essay should be checked for spelling and grammar and show that you have put some effort into thinking through your answer.