National Technical Honor Society
Socorro High School
CRITERIA
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Open to juniors and seniors.
Must have completed one year in a Career and Technology course.
Must be currently enrolled in a one or two year Career Technology course.
Must have met all STAAR requirements mandated by TEA.
Must have a Career and Technology program grade average of 88+ for all
courses taken since 9th grade.
6. Overall GPA 88+ for all classes and must not have lost credit for any
semester. No waivers accepted for any AP course.
7. Must be involved in school or community activities and show proof of
participation.
Pick up packets from your Career and Technology Instructor from
August 8th to August 31st
DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED PACKETS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27th
BY THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY
In room 4502 Mr. Melendez or 4501 Mr. Herrera)
Incomplete packets are automatically eliminated!
Complete packet includes:
1. Typed Student Application
2. A copy of an Unofficial Transcript
3. Three Letters of Recommendation
a. Personal Recommendation
b. Academic Instructor Recommendation
c. Community Service Recommendation
4. Candidate Instructor Nomination from a current Career and Technology
Instructor
5. Formal resume listing all activities, community service and work experience
relating to responsibility.
6. Letter of Application to the Society Board of Advisors.
7. Form to verify GPA, Discipline and Attendance.
National Technical Honor Society
Socorro High School
Application Packet Check List
Dear Candidate,
Please place all of your documentation in the order listed below. Please the name
of each person who is providing you with a recommendation letter in the
following: personal, academically and for community service. DO NOT WAIT
on these letters to be given to you if you are near the deadline. A follow-up
procedure on the letters of recommendation will be done. Turn in the rest of the
documents in a timely manner.
Typed Student Application
Unofficial Transcript
Personal Letter of Recommendation
Name
Academic Letter of Recommendation
Name
Community Letter of Recommendation
Name
Candidate Instructor Nomination from current Career and
Technology Instructor
Name
Formal Resume listing all activities, community service and
work experience relating to responsibilities
Letter of Application to the Society Board of Advisors
about your Qualifications and goals following
graduation.
Form to verify GPA, Discipline and Attendance
National Technical Honor Society
Socorro High School
Student Application
Student’s Name
Last
Student’s ID#
First
Initial
Home Address
Home telephone
Present Grade Level
Home Contact Person (Parent or Guardian)
Father’s Name
Work Phone
Mother’s Name
Work Phone
Guardian’s Name
Work Phone
Current Class Schedule
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Instructor
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Instructor
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Instructor
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Instructor
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Instructor
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Instructor
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Instructor
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Instructor
List all Career and technology classes and the instructor for each course that you have has since
9th grade.
Attach a letter of application to the Society Board of Advisors. Include a
paragraph that includes your goals and qualifications.
National Technical Honor Society
Socorro High School
Personal Recommendation
Student
ID#
The above student is applying for membership in the National Technical Honor Society Chapter
at Socorro High School. This is a very important membership and an honor for the students.
Please take a few moments to write a letter of recommendation in the space provided below. We
appreciate your time and cooperation. Please return this form confidentially to Socorro NTHS,
Mailbox #136, 10150 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79927.
National Technical Honor Society
Socorro High School
Academic Recommendation
Student
ID#
The above student is applying for membership in the National Technical Honor Society Chapter
at Socorro High School. This is a very important membership and an honor for the students.
Please take a few moments to write a letter of recommendation in the space provided below. We
appreciate your time and cooperation. Please return this form confidentially to Socorro NTHS,
Mailbox #136, 10150 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79927.
National Technical Honor Society
Socorro High School
Community Service Recommendation
Student
ID#
The above student is applying for membership in the National Technical Honor Society Chapter
at Socorro High School. This is a very important membership and an honor for the students.
Please take a few moments to write a letter of recommendation in the space provided below. We
appreciate your time and cooperation. Please return this form confidentially to Socorro NTHS,
Mailbox #136, 10150 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79927.
National Technical Honor Society
Socorro High School
CANDIDATE INSTRUCTOR NOMINATION
Student
Class Year
ID#
Date Submitted
Department
Instructor
Please complete the following information for each nominee:
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Is this student seriously interested in pursing a career in his/her field of study?
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Student’s rank in class
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What are the student’s goals following graduation?
of
students. Grade average
4. Pervious work experience
What type and for how long?
5. Please circle appropriate one
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Follows instructions
Attends class regularly
Safety conscious
Exhibits good teamwork skills
Takes pride in work
Is dependable, responsible, honest
Exhibits positive attitude
Exhibits leadership and good citizenship
Shows initiative
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6. I recommend this student as a member of NTHS with:
No reservations
Few reservations
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Some reservations
Please explain:
7. List other accomplishments of candidate
NOTE FOR THE INSTRUCTOR: Submit this form completed for each student that is
nominated to the society committee by August 31st, 2012. This is confidential information not to
be shared with others (teachers or students).
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
Need more information
Recommended
Date
Not recommended
By
National Technical Honor Society
Socorro High School
Student Verification Form
Student
ID#
Career and Technology grade average
Overall GPA
Counselor
Date
Discipline Record
Administrator
Date
Attendance Record
Attendance Personnel
Date