Tuscarora High School National Honor Society Officer Application
Congratulations on your decision to apply for a position as an officer for the Tuscarora High
School NHS! Note to applicants – position as officer is a year-long term and commitment. You
must be willing to actively give your time and effort to Tuscarora High School NHS service
projects and regular attendance to the monthly general body meeting and as an officer a weekly
meeting. Please do NOT run for office if you are taking a zero period next year or may not have
time to fully focus on your NHS position due to work or other extracurricular commitments.
Applications are due NO LATER THAN 4:00 pm, May 20th 2016 to Mrs. Yacoub in room
405. Students are allowed to apply for more than one position.
Name: __________________
Cell Phone Number: ___________________
Email Address: ______________________
There are six Officer Positions (you may apply for as many positions as you like, you will have to
address your application based on that position. Place an X next to each position you desire to run
for).
_ __ President
_____ VP of Service
_ __VP of Membership
_____Treasurer
_____Secretary
_____Historian
___ Service Event Coordinator
Answer the following questions, please type your responses.
1. Why do you want to be an officer in NHS?
2. What characteristics do you have that qualify you for the specific position(s) you are applying
for? (Answer for each position you are applying for)
3. In what other activities (both in and outside school) are you involved, and what position(s) do
you hold?
4. NHS at times runs into the issue where there are no service projects so students can get their
required hours. How would you solve this issue and keep the members of the club active?
5. Describe the best experience you have had being in NHS. Be specific to activities that took
place during this school year. Your answer should include why you joined NHS and why would
you recommend membership
6. If you could change something about NHS what would that be and how would the impact of
the change improve NHS?
7. If you are elected officer, what would be your first act? Why?
8. Describe the vision you have for NHS for the upcoming school year and how you specifically
plan to implement your vision.
I, _____________, certify that the information provided is complete and accurate. I also certify
that I am the author of the answers provided and that they are true and of the utmost sincerity.
Signature: ___________________________________
Date: _______________
Parents, please sign below if you give your consent for the student above to run for office and
commit the necessary time and effort to make Tuscarora High School NHS a success if he/she is
elected as officer.
Parent Signature: __________________________ Date: _______________
NHS Officer Election Teacher Recommendation Form
CONFIDENTIAL TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM
Teachers, please base your recommendation on the following criteria:
Scholarship: Students are eligible to apply for NHS officer positions if they demonstrate academic
achievement through their grade in your class. Leadership: is the student resourceful enough to
problem solve. Does the student demonstrate initiative in promoting school activities? Does the
student exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals? Does the student contribute ideas
that improve the civic life of the school? Is the student able to delegate responsibilities? Does the
student exemplify positive attitudes? Does the student inspire positive behavior in others? Does
the student demonstrate academic initiative? Has the student successfully holds school offices or
positions of responsibility; conducts business effectively and efficiently; and demonstrates reliability
and dependability. Is the student thoroughly dependable and accepts responsibility. Does the
student uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude?
Student’s Name _________________________________ Student ID # _____________
Students: Fill in
name and ID # and
give form to your
reference
Please check in the appropriate column the factors for which you have adequate information for
appraisal.
GOOD
1.
Ability to follow instructions
2.
Social skills (gets along well/respect for others)
3.
Demonstrates dependability
4.
Self-motivated
5. Demonstrates responsibility & enthusiasm in performing
assigned tasks
6.
Strives for excellence and is Punctual
7.
Mentally alert (organization skills/problem-solving skills)
8.
Represents academic initiative
9.
Demonstrates integrity/honesty
10. Demonstrates optimism and self-respect
11. Capacity to try new ideas and increase knowledge
12. Attitude toward constructive criticism
13. Ability to adapt to change
14. Cooperates with others and respects others opinions
15. Communication skills
16. Demonstrates attention to detail
17. Ability to set realistic goals
FAIR
POOR
18. Do you recommend this applicant to become an NHS Officer?
□ Yes
□ No
19. Supplementary Comments about the student that makes them stand out.
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Signature
_____________________________________________
Print Name
___________________________
Date
___________________________
Subject Area
Checklist for Applicants
Did you:
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Completely and truthfully answer all of the questions on this application?
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Carefully consider three teachers who can serve as a reference for you?
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Check your application for accuracy?
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Double check the application deadline to ensure that it is returned in time?