Foulks Ranch Elementary School
Charter Number 68
Charter Date: May 19, 2008
What is NEHS?
• Abbreviation for National Elementary Honor Society
• Established in 2008 with 2 primary purposes:
1) To recognize students who have :
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Achieved academic excellence
Demonstrated responsibility in their lives
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2) Engage these students in:
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Service
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Leadership Development Activities
Program Goals
 To spread student recognition to elementary level.
• Create a continuum of excellence and recognition from
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elementary through high school.
To start students early on the path to maintaining excellent
academic focus and community service.
Recognize the importance of elementary schools as a
foundation for success in secondary schools.
Reward students who demonstrate academic achievement
and personal responsibility.
Provide meaningful service to the school and community.
To develop essential leadership skills beginning in
elementary school.
Student Qualification Process
 Current student in grades 4, 5, or 6
 Obtain a cumulative 3.50 GPA for four trimesters in a
row (3 from last year + first trimester this year)
 Receive Teacher Recommendations
 Complete a candidate’s application
 Participate in meetings and rehearsal as they relate to
the NEHS induction ceremony.
 Participate in an induction ceremony.
The 4 Pillars of NEHS
*Scholarship * Responsibility * Service* Leadership
Induction Ceremony
Date: January 10, 2013
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
What is the Induction Ceremony?
 An opportunity and special evening for you to
be formally recognized for your hard work,
accomplishments, level of responsibility, and
achievements.
What is expected of me at the
Induction Ceremony?
 Attend rehearsals
 Participate in the Induction Ceremony
 Show up on time (5:30 p.m.)
 Dress up-wear nice clothing
 Follow directions and demonstrate good
behavior
 Enjoy the results of your hard work!
 Celebrate with your family and friends!
Induction Ceremony
NEHS Member Expectations
• Maintain a cumulative 3.50 GPA or higher for every
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trimester they are a member of NEHS.
Participate in monthly NEHS meetings, while on track.
Promote the mission of NEHS.
Participate in at least one service project for each trimester.
NEHS members can organize individual or group projects
with approval from an NEHS advisor.
Maintain proper behavior at school – serve as a positive role
model for others.
Pay annual dues ($10 for new members, $5 for returning
members)
Past NEHS Projects Include . . .
 Making dog treats for the Sacramento SPCA
 Making blankets for the Sacramento SPCA
 Making origami cranes as a symbol of hope after the
devastating Tsunami in Japan (we also raised $$)
 Knitting hats for premature babies
 Valentine’s cards for Shriner’s Hospital patients
 Mrs. Rohlfing’s Memorial Garden
 Kids Can and Book drives
 Recycle tennis shoes to help make new sports fields
 And . . .
Cleaning up the original Foulks
Ranch house
Tissue flowers for
sell
$$ used to buy
things for the
Sacramento SPCA
Cleaning up at
Project RIDE
Questions & Answers