scholarship is… a commitment to learning; demonstrating an interest in attaining knowledge and...
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Crystal Lake Central National Honor Society
Prospective Members Meeting
Scholarship is…
a commitment to learning;
demonstrating an interest in attaining knowledge and wisdom;◦ not arguing for points or extra credit
A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above must be attained to be considered for membership in the NHS;
All members must retain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above each year, to remain a member in good standing of the National Honor Society!
LeadershipLeadership Project
Test of your ability to motivate and inspire others to perform a service and/or to complete a task;
• Conceive, organize, recruit volunteers and carry out a project serving others;
• One leadership project required per year of all members;
• may collaborate with several members on large project;
• See essay question #3 on “Information Sheet”;
• If not officer/captain, in what ways do you demonstrate leadership?
• In school, church, community, nation, world;
• see brochure for ideas/examples.
Character• Demonstrates the highest
standards of honesty and
reliability;
• Exemplifies fairness,
cooperativeness, ethics, and
tolerance;
• See no. 8 on “Information Sheet”;
• See brochure for ideas.
• NHS operates on the honor
system!
Service An act of helpful activity! 22 hours of volunteer service
required of all members each year;
7 of 22 hours devoted to serving Central High School;
Leaf raking service project a requirement of all members!
Looking for a diverse selection involving school, community, church, nation, world;
See brochure for ideas and examples.
Recommendation Forms
Two recommendation forms from CLC staff
members:
Teachers, counselors, advisors, coaches, etc…
Schedule a time to meet for a conversation to
request recommendation forms;
Never request such via email!!
must be returned by the due date!
Consult “letter of recommendation protocol” on
NHS web site!
Directions
• Read instructions on “Information Sheet”;
• Must provide details of activities, not just a list of them;
• What specific role did you play in any event/activity?
• For how long/often have you been involved in any event/activity?
• Sell yourself without being too ego-centered;
Directions (con.)• Better to explain with much detail than to leave things
unanswered;
• Looking for evidence of involvement throughout life;
include elementary, junior, and high school activities;
• Re-type each question (including essays) and then respond;
• Proofread - no grammar, spelling or punctuation errors!
• MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE DUE DATE!