national honor society informational meeting tuesday, april 10, 2012 7:00 a.m. north h.s. room 244
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National Honor Society Informational Meeting
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
7:00 A.M.
North H.S. Room 244
Welcome and Introduction
What is NHS?
Honor organization Service organization Goodwill ambassador in the school and
the community
What do we do?
Community service projects– Special Olympics Bowling Tournament– Beacon House – Special Olympics Track & Swim Meet
Recycling at North High School
Member Expectations
Maintain 3.5 GPA Remain in constant good standing
within school and community Service Projects
– Mandatory Participation Volunteer Hour Requirements Meeting Attendance School Enhancement Projects
– Recycling
Selection Process
Once per year Nomination criterion
– Second semester sophomore or junior– 3.5 cumulative GPA
If Meet GPA Requirements…
Resume!!– Emphasize in great detail
• Hours• Times per week, month, or year
– The activities you include should demonstrate• Service• Leadership• Character
– Recommendations and ratings• Recommendation form
– Selection for membership (Faculty Council)
Faculty Council Made up of an uneven number of
faculty members Confidential Comments from former Faculty Councils:
– A lot of detail– Specifics– No spelling errors or informational errors
• Consider this on the lines of applying to college, a scholarship, or a grant
Website Walk Through
Questions & Wrap-up
Selection Materials are Due April 17th to Ms. Richardson or Doña by
the end of the day.