BEAVERCREEK HIGH SCHOOL
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
ADVISORS:
MRS. MILLER & MRS. HERMANE
Character
Leadership
Scholarship
Service
WHY WOULD I WANT TO BE A MEMBER
OF NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY?
• Help your school and community
• College admissions
• Character
• Leadership
• Service
• College scholarships
• Well-rounded individual
NHS ACTIVITIES
• Beggars’ Night Food Drive for FISH
• Daily tutoring before school
• Father/Daughter Dance
• Various service projects upon request
• NHS social activities (May picnic)
• New Member Induction in April
NHS MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Mandatory: monthly meetings, tutoring, Beggars’ Night,
Father/Daughter Dance, Induction
• Service hours: Average 5 hrs./mo. April -May
• Individual Service Project
• Provide information to prospective new members
• Read emails regularly
• Uphold the standards of NHS in and out of school
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Eligible -- 3.6 GPA by the end of first semester
2. Hand submit paper applications to Mrs. Hermane (2048) or
Mrs. Miller (2057) no later than 3:15 PM (due date will be
announced later)
3. Staff surveyed
4. Faculty council meets to approve applicants
•
Each section awarded points on a scale, all points are totaled and
must average to at least 4.0
5. All applicants notified of acceptance status
6. NHS Induction on Thursday, April 10 @ 7:00 PM
COMPONENTS OF THE PAPER
APPLICATION
1. Cover Page
• Full name, complete address, phone number and email address,
current English teacher and room number, homeroom number,
your signature in the bottom right corner
2. Leadership
• List leadership positions in extra and co-curricular activities in a
chart
3. Extra and Co-Curricular Activities
• List all other activities and work experience
PAPER APPLICATION CONTINUED
4. Community Service
• List service, name of organization, hours, dates completed, brief
detailed description
• Total number of service hours
• Include letters from sponsors with sponsors’ contact information
5. List of classroom teachers, advisors, and coaches
• Include all teachers
• If you did not attend BHS since freshman year, please note
semester and year enrolled
6. Consideration for officer position (optional)
LEADERSHIP CHART ON NHS
WEBPAGE: EXTRA- CURRICULAR
EXTRA & CO-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES/WORK EXPERIENCE
APPLICATION FORMAT
• Use formats provided for each section or a readable outline
• In the order indicated on application
• Neatly bound with one staple in the top left corner
• Do not submit any original documents you want returned
• Typed in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font
• Please proofread your application as applications with errors will be
immediately dismissed
• Significant element determining selection for membership
STAFF SURVEYED
• Character
• Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously
• Upholds principles of morality and ethics
• Complies with school regulations inside and outside the classroom
• Demonstrates reliability
• Shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others
• Leadership
• Problem Solver
• Resourceful
• Offers suggestions and constructive criticism
• Maintains positive attitude in school and the community
• Demonstrates high academic standards
• Holds positions of responsibility at school
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
• Hours from the summer before freshman year to present
• 60 preferred (average 20/year)
• Outside the school day
• Compensation is not received by individual or organization
• Examples of acceptable service
• Civic groups
• Some school-related activities (those not directly related to
an academic class, required by an activity, or that raises
funds for the activity)
• Church group
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING AN
OFFICER?
• 400 word essay
• MLA format
• Explain what you would provide to NHS as a leader
• Incorporate pillars of Scholarship, Service, and Character when
defending your position
• May address one position
• Descriptions on the NHS webpage under Extra-curricular
• President, Vice President, Secretary, and Historian
• Interviewing acceptable candidates and making the final decisions
• 2013-2014 NHS officers will be announced at Induction
TIPS
• Show us you are a problem solver, resourceful, and a
critical thinker
• Read the application carefully and follow directions
• Relax and do not over think the application
• Show us you are responsible and independent
• Show leadership by taking an initiative to ask questions if
you have any
• Prepare your application in advance, do not wait until the
night before it is due
WHAT IF I DON’T GET ACCEPTED
INTO NHS?
• You will still be able to get into colleges and win
scholarships
• Think about ways to improve your resume
• Become involved in more service opportunities
• Look for ways to be a leader
• Build your character
• Learn from past experiences!
Membership in
National Honor Society
is a privilege,
not a right.