NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INFORMATION
The National Honor Society is more than just academic
recognition. It bases guidelines for membership selection on
four main areas:
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Scholarship
Service
Leadership
Character
Scholarship: Students who have a 93.000, or higher, grade point average meet
the scholarship requirement for membership. These students are then eligible for
consideration on the basis of service, leadership, and character.
Service: This quality is the voluntary contribution(s) you make to the school or
community, without direct financial or material compensation. The obligation of
service does not end with selection, but continues after induction into the local
chapter.
Leadership: Student leaders are viewed as resourceful, dependable, positive
people who are able to solve problems and contribute ideas. These student
leaders are involved in and promoters of school activities.
Character: Students of good character uphold principles of morality and ethics;
are cooperative; demonstrate high standards of honesty and reliability; show
courtesy, concern and respect for others; and generally maintain a good and
clean lifestyle.
Faculty Council: The role of the 5-member Faculty Council is to follow the
national procedures of the selection process to determine applicants who are
eligible for membership in the school NHS chapter.
NHS Faculty Advisor: Each high school chapter has a faculty advisor. Her/his
role is to supervise the membership selection process, make sure that both the
national and local guidelines are followed, act as an advocate for the students,
promote chapter activities, maintain chapter records, and hold and attend all
meetings and functions. The chapter advisor is a non-voting member of
the Faculty Council.
Principal: Mr. Rocco Petrone, as principal of Hazleton Area High School, is the
arbitrating official should there be an appeal regarding the membership selection
process. His role with the National Honor Society is to appoint and work closely
with the Chapter Adviser and Faculty Council. As principal, he has the right to
approve all activities and decisions of the chapter.
Hazleton Area High School
National Honor Society
APPLICATION PACKET
2014-2015
Steps to complete the application packet:
1. Read all material carefully.
2. TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION IN BLACK INK.
3. You need only print out the application portion (starts on page three of this
document). Your printing must be legible.
3. Complete ALL parts of the application and save a copy for your files! Please
complete all sections. Do NOT be modest. The faculty council, to assist with the
selection process, can use all information. Information submitted on this
application must apply to the years enrolled in high school only. Completion of
this form does not guarantee selection.
4. Complete the personal essay, student activity information, and community
volunteer information.
5. Return the completed packet to:
HAHS: Mrs. Gasser (room 106)
HACC: Mrs. Geiger (room M50)
HAAS: Mrs. Hopkins (Guidance)
6. Applications are due on or before 1:00 Thursday, March
12th, 2015. NO late applications will be accepted under any
circumstances.
Last Name (print)__________________
Directions: Please complete all sections. DO NOT be modest; Faculty Council will
consider all the information as part of the evaluation process. Completion of this
form does not guarantee selection.
Part 1: Administrative Information
Full Name______________________________________________________________
Email _________________________________________________________________
Home Address__________________________________________________________
Phone number___________________________________________________________
I. SIGNATURE: My signature certifies that all of the information I have provided is
accurate and I understand that any misinformation will, in effect, void this application.
Student Signature: _______________________________________________________
Parent Signature: ________________________________________________________
Date: __________
II. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: List all activities in which you have
participated during high school. Include clubs, teams, musical groups, etc. Please list
major accomplishments in each area. Please attach another sheet if necessary.
Column 1
Activity
Column 2
Grade
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Column 3
Advisor/ Coach/adult
supervisor's Name
Column 4
Accomplishments
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Print one of the advisor/coach/adult supervisor's name (from column 3) here
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Signature of the person listed above
Date
III. LEADERSHIP POSITIONS: List all elected or appointed leadership
positions held in school, community or work activities. Include only those positions in
which you were directly responsible for directing or motivating others. A student who
exercises leadership is:
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Resourceful in proposing new solutions, applying principles, and offering creative
suggestions
Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities
Exercises positive influence on peers in upholding school ideals
Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school
Delegates responsibilities to others
Exemplifies positive attitudes
Inspires positive behavior in others
Demonstrates academic initiative
Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility; conducts business
effectively and efficiently; demonstrates reliability and dependability
Is a leader in the classroom and in other school or community activities
Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude
Column 1
Activity
Column 2
Grade
9
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Column 3
Advisor/ Coach/adult
supervisor's Name
Column 4
Accomplishments
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Print one of the advisor/coach/adult supervisor's name (from column 3) here
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Contact Information of the person listed above
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Signature of the person listed above
Date
IV. SERVICE ACTIVITIES: Service generally includes those actions undertaken
by the student that are done with, or on behalf of others without any direct financial or
material compensation to the individual performing the service. In considering service,
the candidate's contributions to the school, to classmates, and to the community are
reviewed. The student who performs service:
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Volunteers and provides dependable and well-organized assistance, is gladly
available, and is willing to sacrifice to offer assistance.
Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous
responsibilities
Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school
Is willing to represent the class or school in inter-class and inter-scholastic
competition
Does committee and staff work without complaint
Participates in some activity outside of school, for example: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts,
church or temple groups, volunteer services for the elderly, poor, or disadvantaged,
etc.
Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students
HOURS WORKED TOWARD GRADUATION PORJECT CAN NOT BE
COUNTED!
Community Activity
(Contact Name/phone)
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Frequency
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Hrs. Verification
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Description of Activity:
Community Activity
(Contact Name/phone)
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Frequency
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Hrs. Verification
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Description of Activity:
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Print one of the advisor/coach/adult supervisor's name (from above) here
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Signature of the person listed above
Date
V. ESSAY RESPONSE: Please complete a one to two-page MLA format personal
statement and submit it with your application.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY WRITING
PROMPT:
Please explain why you have decided to apply for
membership in the National Honor Society, how you
exhibit each of the four student qualities (cite
specific examples for each quality) used for
selection, and why the panel should choose you.