NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATION
In order to apply follow these steps:
o Save the application onto your computer or flash-drive.
o Fill out the following application on the word document.
o Print a hard copy of the application (already filled out) and the rest of the packet (do not
print this page).
o Obtain the necessary documents such as recommendation letters and attendance record.
o Bring a hard copy of the document ON September 6, 2011 to room 4306 between 4:00
pm and 5:00 pm. (If you will not be in school that day you must provide proof and bring
your packet earlier).
o If your packet is incomplete on the day of submission, it will not be accepted.
o Sign up for an after-school interview for the week of September 12, 2011 at the time of
submission.
National Honor Society Application Requirements
Please return this sheet as the cover sheet for your packet. Please place the forms in the
following order:
__________ 1. A copy of your transcript (The minimum GPA for membership is a 90.)
__________ 2. A copy of your current attendance record (This should be obtained from one of
the clerks in the attendance office.)
__________ 3. A signed form (part of the packet) from a vice-principal stating that you have no
disciplinary problems
__________ 4. Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or administrators who
are NOT sponsors of any organizations to which you belong
__________ 5. A form (part of a packet) listing your extracurricular, co-curricular and
community activities/contributions (Mandatory community service does not count. Neither does
any school activity or certification that is a COURSE REQUIREMENT, such as hospital
rotations for HPA students)
__________ 6. A proof-of-participation form (part of the packet – make copies as necessary)
signed by applicable coaches, sponsors, mentors, and/or anyone else in charge of the activities in
which you are involved
__________ 7. A typewritten essay addressing the following: How I Have Been a Positive
Influence in My Community (community includes school, neighborhood, city, church etc.)
Disciplinary Record Verification
This student is applying for membership in the National Honor Society and needs verification
from a vice-principal that he/she has no disciplinary problems on record. Thank you for taking
the time to complete this form.
Student Name: _________________________________
_____________________________________
Vice-principal Name
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Date
ID # ___________________
______________________________
Signature
Proof of Participation Form
This student is applying for membership in the National Honor Society and needs verification of
listed activities. PLEASE DO NOT HAVE THE STUDENT LIST HIS/HER DUTIES. Thank
you for taking the time to compete this form.
_________________________________ is an active member of _________________________.
His/her duties consist of the following:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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He/she has been a member since ____________________________
Name of mentor, coach, sponsor, or person in charge of activity _________________________
__________________________________________
Signature
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Date
Socorro High School Chapter of the National Honor Society – Student
Activity Information Form
Name:___________________________ Classification:_________ ID Number_____________
To be considered for membership in the National Honor Society, a student must complete and return all
required forms. Please provide an honest and comprehensive picture of your activities and achievements.
This information will be used only by the Faculty Council to evaluate prospective members. Completion
of this application does not guarantee selection. Requirements necessary for consideration include the
following:
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90 or higher cumulative GPA
Classification as a junior or a senior
Attendance at Socorro High School for at least one complete semester
Sponsor verification forms
Vice-principal disciplinary verification form
Attendance verification form
Current transcript
Letters of recommendation
Personal essay
In addition to scholarship requirements, the Faculty Council will evaluate service, leadership, and
character. Please do not list as service activities or community activities, anything that is required for
participation in your academy. PLEASE TYPE YOUR RESPONSES. If you need additional space,
please attach only one piece of paper with additional listings.
Co-curricular Activities – Please list all activities in which you have participated during high
school. Include clubs, teams, musical groups, etc., and major accomplishments in each.
Activity
Year
Sponsor
Accomplishments
Leadership Positions – List elected or appointed leadership positions held in school, community
or work activities. Only those positions in which you were directly responsible for directing or
motivating others should be included. For example, you may list elected student body, class, or
club officer, committee chairperson, newspaper editor, work area manager, community leader,
church leader.
Activity
Year
Sponsor
Accomplishments
Service Activities – List services activities in which you have participated. These can be service
projects done with a group, either in or out of school,(or done as individual service performing
projects.) Generally speaking, service activities are those which are done for or on behalf of
others, not including immediate family members, and for which no compensation has been
given.
Activity
Year
Sponsor
Accomplishments
Other Community Activities – List other community activities in which you have participated
and note any major accomplishment in each. These should be activities outside of school in
which you participated for the betterment of the community. For example, you may list clubs
such as Boy or Girl Scouts, community fine arts endeavors, or any proactive group with which
you have worked.
Activity
Year
Sponsor
Accomplishments
Coursework – List Advanced Placement, Pre-Advanced Placement, Dual-Credit and weighted
courses for which you have received credit.
Activity
Year
Sponsor
Accomplishments
How to apply to the National Honor Society
Let’s get started, first off you MUST have obtained a GPA of a 90. If you fail to meet this
requirement, do not apply.
Thing you need:
1. A copy of your transcript. A transcript can be obtained in the counselor’s office.
2. An attendance record. An attendance record may be found in the attendance office.
3. A filled out verification of disciplinary record form. Go to the front office with your
verification form in hand and ask the front office secretary to deliver your request to the
vice-principal in order to be cleared. Please keep in mind that it may take 3 to 4 days in
order for your verification to be completed.
4. Two letters of recommendation. Make sure to select a teacher who can substantiate your
character, academic and leadership qualities. Give your teacher a week to write the
recommendation. To help teachers, it would be wise to provided them with a resume.
5. The proof of participation forms. In order to increase your chances of becoming a
member of the NHS, be sure to get as many participation forms filled out by your
coaches and/or sponsors. Make several copies of this form which is included in the
packet.
6. A type written essay on how you have been a positive influence in your community.
Tips for writing a good essay
Do
Use proper grammar and syntax
Don’t
Write a poor composed essay
Use extended vocabulary
Get off topic
Go to the freshman center, or ask a teacher to
proof read your essay
Be repetitive
Be brief
Use your essay as a way to tell the NHS
faculty council who you are