Congratulations on your accomplishments!
Here you will find the requirements for consideration into Algonac High School’s
National Honor Society.
Please provide information using as much detail as possible. NOTHING prior to
entering high school counts. ONLY things you have done or been involved in
while in high school (not necessarily in the building) should be included. Be sure
to print out all necessary forms and complete all requirements. Your attention to
detail will be considered part of your application.
Please return ALL items that you are required to hand in to Mrs. Wynkoop in the
Library Media Center by 2:45 p.m. on Monday, September 17th.
PART 1: Teacher Recommendation Forms (PROVIDED)
Print 2 Forms (2 pages for each form) and ask TWO academic teachers to comment.
Forms will be returned directly to Mrs. Wynkoop, not to the student. Please do not
request recommendations from the following teachers as they serve on faculty council:
Ms. Urban, Mr. Cesaro, Mr. Lucka, Ms. Scharnweber, Mr. Welchner
PART 2: Essay
Please write an essay on what character means to you. The essay should be typed, and
approximately one page in length, or 350 words. You may use the following quotes to focus
your writing, or choose a theme of your own. You may attach your essay on a separate sheet.
Character is much easier kept than recovered. –Thomas Paine
The best index of a person’s character is how he treats people who can’t do him any good, and
how he treats people who can’t fight back. –Abigail VanBuren
Without discipline, there is no life at all. –Katherine Hepburn
Responsibility is the price every man must pay for freedom. –Thomas Paine
The willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life is the source from which self-respect
springs. Joan Didion
PART 3: Demonstration of NHS Characteristics (CHART PROVIDED)
You MUST be sure to cover the following topics for consideration into National Honor Society:
Community Service- Things that you have done for the betterment of the community
without any compensation. For example: walk-a-thons, donations and various drives.
You could also include church or synagogue groups, scouts, etc. Ideally a candidate
should demonstrate service to the school and to the community.
Co-Curricular Activities- All activities, clubs, teams, musical groups, etc…
Leadership Positions- All elected or appointed positions held in school, community or
work. Were you responsible to motivate others? Direct others? Examples could include:
Student Council representative, class officer, club officer, committee chairperson, lead
chair, team captain or co-captain, editor, area manager, community leader.
Recognitions, Awards and Work Experience- Recognitions, honors, awards to support
your bid to be selected as a member to AHS National Honor Society. Do you have a job?
Have you had a job in the past?
You will TYPE your information on the provided chart. If you need more spaces than those
provided, simply press “TAB” when you get to the last box and more boxes will be added
automatically.
Part 4: Letters of Recommendation
You are asked to submit two letters of recommendation from people who know you and would
recommend you for membership in the National Honor Society. Faculty members may not
complete a teacher recommendation AND a letter of recommendation. At least one of the
letters will need to be from someone outside of the school system. Consider asking community
leaders, religious leaders, neighbors, former or current employers, coaches, etc for the letters
of recommendation. They should reference how you have demonstrated character, leadership
and service. LOR from parents will not be considered.
Part 5: Copy of transcript. You may request this from the student services office or Mrs. Blair.
Do NOT wait until the day the packet is due! Student services is a busy place.
PART 6: Disclaimer (PROVIDED)
You and your parent/guardian must sign and submit the disclaimer that has been posted by the
deadline with the other materials to Mrs. Wynkoop.
If you or your parent/guardian have any questions regarding this application,
please contact Rachelle Wynkoop at rwynkoop@acsk12.us or (810) 794-4911. .
Candidate: _________________________________
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Algonac High School
Recommendation Form for National Honor Society
Name of Teacher ______________________________
NAME
OF CANDIDATE:
________________________________________________
Please
read
the list of criteria
below and rank the student according to the
following scale. When you have completed the form please put it in my mailbox or
return it directly to me in the LMC no later than Monday, September 19th.
Thank you,
Rachelle Wynkoop
Not
Applicable
Shows academic
initiative
Exerts positive influence
on peers
Willingly accepts
constructive criticism
Upholds principles of
morality
Cooperates by
complying with school
rules concerning
property, programs, etc.
Shows respect for others
Observes instructions &
rules
Exhibits punctuality and
faithfulness in
obligations
Works well with others
Willing to take on difficult
or inconspicuous
responsibilities
Exhibits compliance with
AHS Academic Honesty
Policy
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Below
Average
Average Good
(above
average)
Very Good Excellent One of the top
(well
(top
few encountered
above
10%)
in my career
average)
Recommendation Form for National Honor Society
NAME OF CANDIDATE: _________________________________________________
NAME OF TEACHER:
.________________________________
Please provide some comments regarding this student, whether they are positive or negative.
What you have to say regarding this candidate really does help the Faculty Council with their
decision process. Please explain any items that you marked as average or below.
PLEASE WRITE NEATLY or if you prefer to TYPE something and paste it here, you may do so.
Thank you!
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Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _____________
Please submit this form to Rachelle Wynkoop directly no later than
Monday, September 17th. Do not return to student.
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Candidate:
DEMONSTRATION OF NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY CHARACTERISTICS
You may attach copies of any helpful support documents.
COMMUNITY
DATE(S) DETAILED
CONTACT
SERVICE (defined as
DESCRIPTION
PERSON/ORGANIZATION
assisting others readily
AND EMAIL OR PHONE
and willingly, without
NUMBER (please attach
compensation.
documents if necessary)
Voluntarily making
sacrifices to help others)
Breast Cancer Walk October
Community Service 9, 2008
I raised $60 and walked 3 miles
to raise money and awareness
for this cancer that plagues
millions of women and men
throughout the world.
Miss Tarnowski, Key Club
Advisor, BMHS
atarnowksi@brickschools.org
SAMPLE DATA
Candidate:
DEMONSTRATION OF NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY CHARACTERISTICS
You may attach copies of any helpful support documents.
LEADERSHIP:
DATE(S) DETAILED
CONTACT
(defined as the ability to
DESCRIPTION
PERSON/ORGANIZATION
effectively move a group
AND EMAIL OR PHONE
toward a common goal.
NUMBER (please attach
Successfully directing
the actions of a group to
documents if necessary)
accomplish a series of
tasks)
Marching Band
20102011
Served as 1st chair flute.
Organized practices and
materials for the flute section.
Mr. Robert Gras
AHS Band director
rgras@acsk12.us
Candidate:
DEMONSTRATION OF NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY CHARACTERISTICS
You may attach copies of any helpful support documents.
Co-Curricular
DATE(S) DETAILED
CONTACT
Activites (including
DESCRIPTION
PERSON/ORGANIZATION
sports),
AND EMAIL OR PHONE
Recognitions and
NUMBER (please attach
Awards:
documents if necessary)
Book club
2010Read group books monthly,
Ms. Jennifer Brutyn
2011
participated in group discussion Brutyn.jen@sccresa.org
during lunch and online
Candidate:
DISCLAIMER
I understand that completing the application for AHS National Honor Society does
not guarantee selection. I also certify that the information I have provided is
accurate and true.
___________________________
__________________
Student Signature
Date
I have read through the information submitted by my child. I can verify that it is
an accurate and true presentation of the things that he/she has done while in
high school. I also understand that although my child has taken care in putting
this application together that he/she may not be selected for membership into
AHS National Honor Society.
___________________________
__________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
Please indicate the teachers that you gave recommendation forms to complete. In
the event that the forms are NOT returned, the advisor will check with the
teacher if the form is complete. Failure to provide the form and request in a
timely manner may result in an incomplete packet.
Teacher Name:
Date Requested:
Teacher Name:
Date Requested: