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NHS Application Packet

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Rogers High School

National Honor Society

Selection Packet Directions

2015-2016

Please follow the directions in this packet. A completed packet must be turned in on or

before 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. The completed packets are to be

placed in the box labeled NHS in Room A211.

APPLICATION PACKET CHECKLIST:

INFORMATION FORM

ESSAY

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

LEADERSHIP PARAGRAPH

SERVICE ACTIVITIES/COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER SERVICE

RECOGNITION/AWARDS

2 TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS FROM RHS

1 NON-TEACHER RECOMMENDATION

SPECIAL PERSON FORM

Applications will NOT be

accepted after 3:00 p.m. on

Tuesday, September 22, 2015.

NO EXCEPTIONS

Incomplete applications will not be considered for acceptance.

It is YOUR responsibility to make sure your application is complete



DIRECTIONS

Your application must include the following to be considered for NHS:

1. Student Activity Information Form

Please read all directions on the form carefully.

Be sure to obtain all required signatures.

2. Special Person Letter

You must include this letter.

Please be sure the address of your special person is accurate and complete.

Please write legibly.

3. Three Recommendations Required

The people you select must receive both the cover AND recommendation

sheet.

Two recommendations from teachers at RHS who know you especially well.

Many teachers are asked to write these. It cannot be stressed enough that you

need to plan ahead and ask teachers to do this in a timely manner.

One recommendation from someone outside of school who knows you especially

well. Family member recommendations are not acceptable.

The recommendations must be received by Ann Froemming by Tuesday,

September 22, 2015.

It is your responsibility to follow up with the person recommending you on the

status of your recommendations to make sure that they have been completed and

received.

4. Required Essay—See page 4 for essay question



Information Form

Rogers High School Chapter

National Honor Society

Directions: You must complete all sections to be considered for membership. Do not be

modest. Every piece of information will be used by the Faculty Advisory Committee to assist

with the selection process.

Please write legibly the information on this form:

NHS Applicant Name Grade

Address

City Zip

Phone



ESSAY question

Directions:

Write a 1-2 page revised and edited typed essay (Times New Roman, 12 pt, double

space) in which you address both of the following:

1) How do you want to be remembered when you graduate from Rogers High School?

2) What kind of legacy would you like to leave?

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Co-curricular Activities.

List all activities in which you participated in at Rogers High School. Do not include

classes such as concert band, etc. for which you would receive a grade. Include clubs,

teams, musical groups, etc., and major accomplishments of each. The advisor or adult

in charge must verify that you were involved with their signature and not just their

initials.

Activity 9 10 11 12 Accomplishments Signature Required



Leadership Paragraph:

Describe how you have displayed leadership in and out of the classroom

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Service Activities/Community Volunteer Service.

List service activities in which you participate. These can be service projects done with

a group either in or out of school, or done as individual projects performing service.

Generally speaking, service activities are those done for or on behalf of others (not

including family members) for which no compensation (monetary or otherwise) has

been given.

It is an expectation that candidates for NHS will have taken advantage of a variety of

volunteer opportunities.

A verifying signature of an adult involved (and not just initials) must be included. It

cannot be a family member who signs this section.

Service Activities 9 10 11 12 Signature Required

Recognition/Awards.

List below any job experiences, honors or recognition that you have received that support

your bid to be selected for membership into National Honor Society. Honors or

recognition may come from work (i.e., Employee of the Month).

Recognition or Award 9 10 11 12 Activity or Organization



I understand that completing these forms does not guarantee selection to Rogers High School

NHS and the above information is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Student Signature Date

I have read the information presented by my son/daughter on these forms and can verify that it is

true, accurate and complete in its presentation.

Parent/Guardian Signature Date



Cover page

Staple this page to the Recommendation Form.

This is to ensure that your name is not on the Recommendation

Form and the process remains anonymous.

Student’s Name

Recommendation is due Tuesday, September 22, 2015

BE SURE TO MEET THIS DEADLINE OR THE STUDENT’S FORM WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED.



TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM

This student is being reviewed for membership in NHS. Please read through each area and comment on the

areas of character and leadership. Please make sure you comment on each area as well as check a box for

each area. DO NOT REFER TO APPLICANT BY NAME.

Character: This quality is demonstrated by a person who upholds principles of morality and ethics,

is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern and respect

for others, and generally maintains a good and clean lifestyle.

Use three words to describe this student’s character:

Please check one of the boxes below:

Very evident Somewhat evident Deficient I cannot tell

Leadership: This quality is shown by those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters

of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about life.

Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for

others.

Please comment on leadership qualities you have witnessed (if any):



Overall: Please check one of the boxes below:

Strongly recommend Recommend Do not recommend

Please do not share this information with the particular student.

Name (please print):

Signature: Phone #:

(Use other side of page if more room is needed)



COVER PAGE




Student’s Name

Recommendation is due Tuesday, September 22, 2015


ACCEPTED.



TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM

This student is being reviewed for membership in NHS. Please read through each area and comment on the

areas of character and leadership. Please make sure you comment on each area as well as check a box for

each area. DO NOT REFER TO APPLICANT BY NAME.

Character: This quality is demonstrated by a person who upholds principles of morality and ethics,

is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern and respect

for others, and generally maintains a good and clean lifestyle.

Use three words to describe this student’s character:



Leadership: This quality is shown by those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters

of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about life.

Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for

others.

Please comment on leadership qualities you have witnessed (if any):





Please do not share this information with the particular student.


Signature: Phone #:




COVER PAGE




Student’s Name


ACCEPTED.

Sign this form when complete, place in a sealed envelope, and return to applicant or mail to

NHS/Mrs. Froemming, Rogers High School, 21000 141st Avenue, Rogers, MN 55374.

This is due on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. The recommendation should be mailed

by Tuesday, September 15, 2015 to insure it is received on time.


ACCEPTED.



NON-TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM

1. Do not refer to the applicant by name in your responses. Please explain the

length/extent of contact you have had with the student.

2. Do not refer to the applicant by name in your responses. The National Honor Society is

an organization whose membership is made up of students who have demonstrated

excellence in the following four areas: Scholarship (cumulative GPA of at least 3.50),

Leadership, Character, and Service. Please comment on the areas you feel this student

has excelled in.




Signature: Phone #:




SPECIAL PERSON FORM Rogers High School Chapter

Rogers High School

Somewhere in your career as a student, a special teacher, coach, or other adult has had an extra

special influence on your life. We would like to recognize that person by inviting them to your

induction ceremony at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 12, 2015, in the Rogers High School

Commons.

Please identify your special person by giving their name and address (or if an Elk River School

District teacher, the school where they currently teach) and attach a letter written to your special

person explaining why you selected them.

Please include the letter and this form along with your NHS application. Completion is required

for induction process.

An invitation will be mailed to your special person along with the letter you wrote inviting them

to the ceremony

Please write legibly.

Your Name Grade

Your Phone Number

Name of the Special Person

Special Person’s Address

City, State, Zip

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