Application for National Honor Society Membership Hendersonville High School Class of 2013

Deadline: September 16, 2011

To learn more about National Honor Society go to http://www.nhs.us/s_nhs/index.asp Directions: Please complete all sections and return by the indicated deadline. Please print neatly. Do not be modest Faculty Council will consider all information as part of the point system evaluation process. Completion of this form does NOT guarantee selection. Part I: Administrative Information. Full Name ____________________________________________________ Email _______________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Phone (Home) ____________________ Phone (Cell) ____________________ Part II: Extra-curricular activities. List all activities, inside or outside of school, in which you have participated during high school. Include clubs, teams, musical groups, athletics, etc. Indicate in which grade you participated in each activity mentioned in column 2. Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Activity Grade Advisor/Coach/Supervisor Contact Information for Participated Advisor/Coach/Supervisor 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11

____________________________________________________________ Print One Advisor/Coach/Supervisor Name Here ____________________________________________________________ Signature of Person Listed Above Date

Part III: Leadership Positions. List all elected or appointed leadership positions held in school, community, or work activities. Include only those positions in which you were directly responsible for directing and motivating others. A student who exercises leadership: Is resourceful in proposing new solutions, applying principles, and offering creative suggestions. Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities Exercises positive influence on peers in upholding school ideals Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school Delegates responsibilities to others Exemplifies positive attitudes and Inspires positive behavior in others Demonstrates academic initiative Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility; conducts business effectively and efficiently; demonstrates reliability and dependability Is a leader in the classroom and in other school or community activities Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude Column 2 Grade Participated 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 Column 3 Position(s) held Column 4 Advisor/Coach/Supervisor

Column 1 Activity

_______________________________________________________________ Print One Advisor/Coach/Supervisor Name Here _______________________________________________________________ Contact Information for Person Listed Above _______________________________________________________________ Signature of Person Listed Above Date

Part IV: Service Activities. Service generally includes those actions undertaken by the student that are done with, or on behalf of others without any direct financial or material compensation to the individual performing the service. In considering service, the candidates contributions to the school, classmates, and to the community will be reviewed. The student who performs service:
SERVICE POINTS ARE BEING AWARDED BASED ON THE QUALITY OF THE ACTIVITY

Volunteers and provides dependable and well-organized assistance, is gladly available, and is willing to sacrifice to offer assistance. Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities. Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school. Does committee and staff work without complaint. Participates in some activity outside of school, for example: Girl/Boy Scouts, church groups, volunteer services for the elderly or disadvantaged, etc. Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students. Column 2 Circle grade and list # of hours below 9 10 / 9 10 / 9 10 / 9 10 / 9 10 / / / 11 / 11 / 11 / 11 11 Column 3 Advisor/Coach/Supervisor Column 4 Contact Information

Column 1 Service

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_______________________________________________________________ Print One Advisor/Coach/Supervisor Name Here _______________________________________________________________ Signature of Person Listed Above Date

Part V: Character. The National Honor Society is a member of the Character Counts! Coalition. A person of character demonstrates the following six qualities: respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship. The Faculty Council, which elects new National Honor Society members, looks at the following characteristics of a student: Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously. Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of behavior (i.e. cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability). Upholds principles of morality and ethics. Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability. Regularly shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others. Observes instructions and rules, is punctual and faithful both inside and outside of the classroom. Has powers of concentration, self-discipline, and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies. Manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing willingness not to profit by mistakes of either self or others. Actively helps the school to eliminate the negative influences to the environment.

Ask any 2 of the adult advisors/coaches/supervisors listed in the application to fill out the attached recommendation form for Part IV. Note: All criteria of Leadership, Service, and Character are reproduced from the National Honor Society handbook for selection criteria. Questions? Concerns? Please contact NHS Advisors: Mrs. Jennifer Kotler at jennifer.kotler@sumnerschools.org or Mrs. Betsy Anderson at elizabeth.chalenburg@sumnerschools.org . Thank You! J ***************************************************************************************** I understand that completing this form does not guarantee selection to National Honor Society and that the information presented here is accurate. I also understand that the criteria presented for selection is the same criteria that I would be expected to maintain as a member of the National Honor Society. ________________________________________________________________ Printed Name of Student ________________________________________________________________ Signature of Student Date I have read the information provided by my son/daughter on this form and can verify that it is true, accurate, and complete in its presentation. ________________________________________________________________ Printed Name of Parent/Guardian ________________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

Part IV Attachment: Recommendation To be filled out by an advisor, coach, or supervisor listed in Parts II, III, or IV. Attn Recommender: Please return and fill out this portion ONLY. Student Name ____________________________________________________ Name of Advisor/Coach/Supervisor and contact info: __________________________ ______________________________________________________________ How do you know this student? ________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ How long have you known this student? __________________________________
ELIGIBILATY FOR ADMISSION IS BASED ON THE QUALITY OF ACTIVITY OBSERVED

Leadership Remarks:

Service Remarks:

Character Remarks:

General Comments and Recommendations:

Part IV Attachment: Recommendation To be filled out by an advisor, coach, or supervisor listed in Parts II, III, or IV. Attn Recommender: Please return and fill out this portion ONLY. Student Name ____________________________________________________ Name of Advisor/Coach/Supervisor and contact info: __________________________ ______________________________________________________________ How do you know this student? ________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ How long have you known this student? __________________________________
ELIGIBILATY FOR ADMISSION IS BASED ON THE QUALITY OF ACTIVITY OBSERVED

Leadership Remarks:

Service Remarks:

Character Remarks:

General Comments and Recommendations: