1. Bexley High School National Honor Society Prospective Members’ Informational Meeting

2. Selection Process Scholarship eligibility (GPA – 3.60 – not rounded up) (Must maintain until graduation) Faculty ratings  rated on leadership, service, & character  as they have known them as a teacher, club advisor, in the halls, through extra-curricular activities, through community activities  Confidential and cannot be shared with students or parents  Not based on hearsay or rumor  Faculty Council Votes

3. Selection Process (con’t) ALL applications due March 13 th – 3:30 pm Notification of acceptance April 3rd Membership contract Induction – Rehearsal – April 17 th at 3:30 – Ceremony – April 19 th at 3:00 – An inductee is not a member until after the induction ceremony

4. Non-Selection Re-application – Current Sophomores and Juniors can reapply next year if they maintain the GPA requirement. “Selection to National Honor Society is a privilege, not a right. Students do not apply for membership in the National Honor Society; instead they provide information to be used by the Faculty Council to support their candidacy for membership” (23 NHS Handbook).

5. Senior Re-Applications Committee looks for growth from previous year Use your old application to see where you may show improvement (service or leadership)

6. Leadership Elected or appointed... Directly responsible for directing and/or motivating others  Captain of a team  Role in a club in or out of school  Event coordinators  Tutoring/mentoring  Manager or trainer at work  Troop leader  Section leader in band or choir

7. Service Activities without any compensation School clubs (Key, Environmental, Student Government) Other examples: Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts, 4-H, Youth Group or Missionary Work Supervisor’s signature (if not able to get a signature due to proximity, attach an email from supervisor)

8. Character Character in school is verified with the entire faculty including administration Ratings from teachers include in and out of school activities (classroom, sports, clubs, etc.)

9. Other Information (Work, Recognition, and/or Awards) NOT one of the 4 criteria for selection Including this on the application is meant to enhance ( NOT REPLACE) one of the 4 criteria Include items that you would like the committee to know about you  Academic Achievement  Work hours and awards  Eagle Scout  Church/Youth Group membership

10. After Acceptance…. Members must maintain GPA and Character expectations. If these requirements are not met, members may be dismissed. Students are expected to attend meetings that are held once a month during the second half of lunch. Meetings are usually the last Thursday of every month.

11. After Acceptance…. Students need to be responsible for completing their service requirements: 100 points per year. Points can be earned in a variety of ways (participating in drives and/or volunteering time). Points will be updated each month and available at meetings. It is the child’s responsibility to also keep track. They will receive a point tracking sheet at their first meeting. If the point requirement is not met by the end of the year deadline, a member may be dismissed and not receive their cord.

12. Specific questions? rachel.lilly@bexleyschools.org