NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Requirements for Induction
Westwood High School
Students will be selected from grades 10-12 for induction by a faculty committee based on
consideration of all of the following requirements.
1. Students must demonstrate scholarship by meeting the following academic requirements:
a. Have a 3.500 cumulative grade point average.
b. Have been in attendance at Westwood the equivalent of one semester.
c. i. 1st semester sophomores must have 4 full credits (8 semesters) in the areas of English,
Foreign Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
ii. 1st semester juniors must have 8 full credits (16 semesters) in the areas of English, Foreign
Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
iii. 1st semester seniors must have 12 full credits (24 semesters) in the areas of English, Foreign
Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
2. Students must submit sufficient (see instruction page) evidence of service and leadership on
the required application form. Students who qualify academically, but do not meet the other
criteria as specified on leadership and service, may attach an addendum to this information
form stating extenuating circumstances in their life that have limited their contributions in the
areas of service and leadership.
3. Students must be evaluated as having good character by the faculty and administration of
Westwood High School. Attendance, participation, courtesy, and honesty will be the
criterion.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATION
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING!
1. Fill in, print, and cut apart the teacher evaluation forms and give to every one of your current teachers.
You may, if desired, give the extra forms to former teachers, counselors, or administrators.
2. Fill out the application form, pages 1-4, print, and turn in a hard copy to Ms. Guy, room 213, by the due
date. No late applications will be accepted. No handwritten forms will be accepted. Do not write your
name on any part of the application except for page 1.
3. Information should be complete and accurate. You must submit the application in its original format. It
is recommended that you use the online form accessed from the school website at
www.mpsaz.org/westwood/activities/clubs/nhs
Alternatively you may type your responses, cut and paste onto the form, and then copy the forms. If
needed, you may arrange access to a school computer through Ms. Guy, room 213.
4. On page 2-3, give examples of your involvement in service and leadership activities in either paragraph
form or as a list. See the partial list of examples below. Please do not hesitate to include other activities
which you think fulfill the leadership and service requirements.
a) Be specific: what did you do, where and when did you do it. Participation is as important as
winning. In other words, trying out for the play is as significant as getting the lead.
For example:
Submitted entries for Westwood’s literary magazine, April 2004
Was unit manager at Wendy’s, Summer 2004
Played violin in Mesa Symphony, 2003-2004
b) Include at least one school activity and one community activity for both leadership and service. Do
not include home or church activities (such as babysitting siblings, or being president of a church
youth group) unless your home or church performed a service to the community outside your home or
church.
c) Do not duplicate activities. Enter an activity only once, either on the service or leadership page. If,
for example, participation in a beautification project through the Mayor’s Youth Committee could be
either a service or a leadership activity, but would be mentioned in only one place.
d) List activities from grades 9-12 only.
Activity Examples:
School:
● Interscholastic and intramural competitions and awards: writing, drama, speech, business, music, sports, etc.
● Class and club participation: DECA, COE, ROTC, FFA, Ebony, Latino, Interact, Y-achievers, X-club, plays, assemblies,
yearbook, newspaper, dance, floats, making signs, team manager, line leader, art shows, etc.
● Leadership Roles: class, club or student body officer, senate representative, team captian.
● Service Learning: hours completed through what activities
● Other: educational tour groups, teacher assistant
Community:
● Volunteer: senior center, hospital, library, homeless shelter, clean-up committees, etc.
● Charity Drives: accident victims, food and clothing drives, etc.
● Organization: community orchestra or band, boy scouts, YMCA, Boy’s & Girl’s Club, 4-H, Mayor’s Youth Committee,
etc.
● Employment: describe duties, special responsibilities, managerial positions
● Community Contests: art, writing, etc.
is applying to be a member of National Honor Society at Westwood High School.
Please evaluate the student’s CHARACTER according to the following criteria and
return to Ms. Guy’s box or to room 213. Thank you.
Teacher Name
● Attendance (Absences are
minimal and excused. Student is
rarely if ever swept.)
Yes
No
● Participation (Student is almost
always prepared and on task during
class.)
● Courtesy (Student shows a
respectful and cooperative attitude
toward you and toward peers.)
● Honesty (Student does not lie or
cheat.)
Teacher Signature _________________
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is applying to be a member of National Honor Society at Westwood High School.
Please evaluate the student’s CHARACTER according to the following criteria and
return to Ms. Guy’s box or to room 213. Thank you.
Teacher Name
● Attendance (Absences are
minimal and excused. Student is
rarely if ever swept.)
● Participation (Student is almost
always prepared and on task during
class.)
Yes
No
● Courtesy (Student shows a
respectful and cooperative attitude
toward you and toward peers.)
● Honesty (Student does not lie or
cheat.)
Teacher Signature _________________
is applying to be a member of National Honor Society at Westwood High School.
Please evaluate the student’s CHARACTER according to the following criteria and
return to Ms. Guy’s box or to room 213. Thank you.
Teacher Name
● Attendance (Absences are
minimal and excused. Student is
rarely if ever swept.)
Yes
No
● Participation (Student is almost
always prepared and on task during
class.)
● Courtesy (Student shows a
respectful and cooperative attitude
toward you and toward peers.)
● Honesty (Student does not lie or
cheat.)
Teacher Signature _________________
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is applying to be a member of National Honor Society at Westwood High School.
Please evaluate the student’s CHARACTER according to the following criteria and
return to Ms. Guy’s box or to room 213. Thank you.
Teacher Name
● Attendance (Absences are
minimal and excused. Student is
rarely if ever swept.)
Yes
No
● Participation (Student is almost
always prepared and on task during
class.)
● Courtesy (Student shows a
respectful and cooperative attitude
toward you and toward peers.)
● Honesty (Student does not lie or
cheat.)
Teacher Signature _________________
is applying to be a member of National Honor Society at Westwood High School.
Please evaluate the student’s CHARACTER according to the following criteria and
return to Ms. Guy’s box or to room 213. Thank you.
Teacher Name
● Attendance (Absences are
minimal and excused. Student is
rarely if ever swept.)
Yes
No
● Participation (Student is almost
always prepared and on task during
class.)
● Courtesy (Student shows a
respectful and cooperative attitude
toward you and toward peers.)
● Honesty (Student does not lie or
cheat.)
Teacher Signature _________________
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is applying to be a member of National Honor Society at Westwood High School.
Please evaluate the student’s CHARACTER according to the following criteria and
return to Ms. Guy’s box or to room 213. Thank you.
Teacher Name
● Attendance (Absences are
minimal and excused. Student is
rarely if ever swept.)
Yes
No
● Participation (Student is almost
always prepared and on task during
class.)
● Courtesy (Student shows a
respectful and cooperative attitude
toward you and toward peers.)
● Honesty (Student does not lie or
cheat.)
Teacher Signature _________________
is applying to be a member of National Honor Society at Westwood High School.
Please evaluate the student’s CHARACTER according to the following criteria and
return to Ms. Guy’s box or to room 213. Thank you.
Teacher Name
● Attendance (Absences are
minimal and excused. Student is
rarely if ever swept.)
Yes
No
● Participation (Student is almost
always prepared and on task during
class.)
● Courtesy (Student shows a
respectful and cooperative attitude
toward you and toward peers.)
● Honesty (Student does not lie or
cheat.)
Teacher Signature _________________
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is applying to be a member of National Honor Society at Westwood High School.
Please evaluate the student’s CHARACTER according to the following criteria and
return to Ms. Guy’s box or to room 213. Thank you.
Teacher Name
● Attendance (Absences are
minimal and excused. Student is
rarely if ever swept.)
Yes
No
● Participation (Student is almost
always prepared and on task during
class.)
● Courtesy (Student shows a
respectful and cooperative attitude
toward you and toward peers.)
● Honesty (Student does not lie or
cheat.)
Teacher Signature _________________
WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
INFORMATION FORM
DUE TO ROOM 213 BY FRIDAY 9/12/14 AT 3:30 PM
Name
Last
First
Middle Initial
Parents/Guardians
Mailing Address
City
Zip Code
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Grade
Students ID number
E-mail address
2nd Period Room Number
4th Period Room Number
LEADERSHIP
Included below is a partial list of leadership criteria from the National Honor
Society Handbook:
“The student who exercises leadership:
● Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making
suggestions.
● Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities.
● Exemplifies positive attitudes.
● Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted.
● Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, conducts business
efficiently and effectively, and is reliable and dependable without prodding . . .”
Read the instruction page carefully and follow its guidelines to specifically describe
activities that demonstrate your leadership in your school and community in the
space provided below.
SERVICE
Included below is a partial list of service criteria from the National Honor Society
Handbook:
“The student who serves:
● Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude.
● Participates in some outside activity.
● Volunteers dependable and well-organized assistance, is gladly available, and is
willing to sacrifice to offer assistance.
● Does committee and staff work uncomplainingly…”
Read the instruction page carefully and follow its guidelines to specifically describe
activities that demonstrate your service to your school and community in the space
provided below.
AWARDS WON
List any awards you have won or had conferred upon you, listing the organization or
institution giving the award and when you received it.
WRITE ONE PARAGRAPH stating what you believe National Honor can and should
accomplish.