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WELCOME TO THE PARENT/STUDENT INFO SESSION

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYBROAD RUN HIGH SCHOOL CHAPTER

Mr. Collin Ray, Adviser & Ms. Mahlet Abdalla, Adviser

The National Honor Society: The National Perspective

◻ What is the National Honor Society?

⬜ The purpose of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.

The National Honor Society: What is the Faculty Council?◻ According to the NHS Constitution, the Faculty Council

shall consist of five voting faculty members appointed annually by the principal.

◻ We have eight anonymous faculty members currently appointed to the Council who make up our governing body.

◻ Council convenes during the application process and/or any disciplinary infractions.

◻ Neither Mr. Ray or Ms. Abdalla have any voting power in the Council.

BRHS National Honor Society: How does a student become a member?

◻ Junior or Senior◻ Has a 3.5 GPA as of the last school year.◻ Print and complete the application from the

Broad Run NHS website.

◻ Adhere to the instructions of the application as a key to success.

◻ Applications are due on Friday, October 12th!⬜ Room 187 – 8:25-9:00 and 4:03-4:35

KEY PARTS TO THE APPLICATION

◻ Leadership

◻ Signature Page

◻ Recommendation

◻ Essay

◻ Service

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS – Elected or Appointed ◻ The leadership criterion is considered highly

important for membership selection. Leadership roles in both the school and community may be considered, provided they can be verified.

◻ Leadership positions include, but are not limited to, the following:⬜ Sigma Tau Sigma Mentor

⬜ Officer of a Club (DECA, Debate, FBLA, Honor Societies, etc)

⬜ Captain of a sports team

⬜ SCA

⬜ Supervisor at job

⬜ Religious group leader

LEADERSHIP VERIFICATION TEMPLATE

SERVICE – COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES◻ List all applicable community activities –

religious groups, Boys/Girls Scouts, soup kitchen, or other community service activities.

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

◻ Each applicant must submit 3 letters of recommendation.

⬜ Two from the core subjects (Math, History, Science, English, World Languages)

⬜ Minimum one additional – other teachers, employers, community leaders, religious leader, etc

⬜ NHS advisers can write these too!

TEACHER NAME

STUDENT’S NAME

TEACHER SIGNATURE

ESSAY

◻ This is the best way to demonstrate how you exemplify the pillars of NHS!

◻ 2 Pages maximum

◻ Double spaced

◻ Highlight a sentence that is a key example of each pillar. ⬜ Leadership

⬜ Service

⬜ Character

Please note all signatures below are required!!!

SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE

BROAD RUN HS21670 Ashburn Rd.Ashburn, VA 20147

YOUR NAMEYOUR ADDRESS

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

We prefer envelopes that are easy close

Last but not least…Order of Submission

◻ Order of the application and all accompanying documentation is listed in the application on the last page

◻ Please pay close attention!

◻ Please double/triple-check your application. If something is missing, hence incomplete, you will not be considered for acceptance into NHS! Best wishes!

FINAL SUBMISSION!

◻ 9X12 ENVELOPE

◻ Name in upper corner, include grade

◻ Yes, it all fits! ☺

Frequently Asked Questions

★ Where can I find the application?○ Broad Run website. Click on NHS logo at the

bottom of the screen. Click on NHS application.

★ How do I access the leadership verification template?○ Broad Run website. Click on NHS logo at the

bottom of the screen. Click on NHS application.

★ What percentage of applicants are accepted?○ 80-85%

Frequently Asked Questions

★ If a student is rejected, what are the next steps?○ Reach out to the advisers to set up a time to

review the application. ★ How can I reach the advisers?

○ email - Collin.Ray@lcps.org, Room 186 Mahlet.Abdalla@lcps.org, Room 187

★ What must I do once I receive my acceptance letter?○ Attend the Welcome to NHS meeting Wed

11/14 @ 7 in Auditorium○ sign the agreement and turn in form and due

to an adviser by date listed in letter.

Frequently Asked Questions

★ Where can I get a copy of my transcript?○ School Counseling

★ Does my GPA need to be weighted or unweighted?○ unweighted

IMPORTANT DATES

What does a member of the NHS have to do once selected?

◻ LEADERSHIP⬜ use your role in NHS

to be a leader in the community

◻ CHARACTER

◻ SERVICE

◻ SCHOLARSHIP

⬜ maintain 3.5 GPA

◻ 20 HRS/SEMESTER⬜ Tutoring/Math Lab

⬜ In club

⬜ Mixed

◻ SERVICE PROJECT⬜ Golf for a Cause

⬜ Holiday Party

⬜ Basket Bingo

⬜ Color Run

FOLLOW THE FOUR PILLARS: SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYBROAD RUN HIGH SCHOOL CHAPTER

Mr. Collin Ray, Adviser & Ms. Mahlet Abdalla, Adviser

PLEASE COME SEE US WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS! Thank you for

coming!