NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY EAST LAKE HIGH SCHOOL Student and Parent Memo of Understanding Student Name: I have been informed that I am academically eligible for membership in the National Honor Society of East Lake High School. I understand that I must submit a completed application in order to be considered for membership. I understand that eligibility does not guarantee membership. I understand that I must be truthful and forthcoming in the information I provide on my membership application. If chosen to be a member of the National Honor Society, I understand that I must abide by the constitution of the National Honor Society and the by-laws of the East Lake High School Chapter. Furthermore, I understand that academic or behavioral misconduct may cause me to forfeit my membership in the National Honor Society. Student Signature: ________________________________________________ Parent Name: _________________________________________________ Parent Signature: ______________________________________________ Attach a copy of your current schedule to this application. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY EAST LAKE HIGH SCHOOL Student Activity Form *Type information into form and then secure appropriate signatures. Student Name: I. School Activities List all activities in which you have been involved during high school. Include clubs, sports, musical groups, drama activities, etc. and list any major accomplishments. ACTIVITY YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS SPONSOR/COACH SIGNATURE II. Community Activities List community activities in which you have participated and note any major accomplishments. These should be activities outside of school in which you have participated for the betterment of your community. Examples: church groups, clubs outside of school, Boy or Girl Scouts, volunteering, community arts, etc. ACTIVITY YEAR HOURS/WEEK ACCOMPLISHMENTS SPONSOR/COACH SIGNATURE III. Work Experience List any paid work experience; this may include long-term jobs, such as Publix or AMC, or shortterm jobs like babysitting, but should be limited to paid work. WORK YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS/DESCRIPTION EMPLOYER/PARENT SIGNATURE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY EAST LAKE HIGH SCHOOL Teacher Recommendation Form *Type information into form and then secure appropriate signatures. Student Name: I hereby endorse the above named student for membership in the National Honor Society of East Lake High School. I understand that he/she is academically eligible and by signing this form assert that he/she is eligible in my estimation of his/her leadership, service, and character qualities. TEACHER NAME CLASS SIGNATURE You must secure the signatures of seven teachers who have had you as a student in high school, but do not need to be the teachers with whom you are currently enrolled. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY EAST LAKE HIGH SCHOOL Application Essay Topic Write an essay of 250 words in which you explain what honor looks like in the modern world. Your essay must be typed in 12 point font, double spaced, and include a word count. Essays will be judged on the value of the content, originality, and correct use of English language conventions.