National Honor Society Coral Shores Chapter Advisor Mrs. Kathleen O’Connor

Eligibility Juniors and sophomores must first meet the academic requirement of a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA Student must be enrolled at CSHS for at least one semester. Students who meet the academic requirement are notified by an invitation letter and print or save the candidate application, found on the Coral Shores NHS webpage

Selection Process Students submit candidate form to Mrs. O’Connor on established deadline NHS advisor removes Cover Letter and refers to 5 digit lunch number Numbering the forms assures anonymity and objectivity of the selection process The five members of Faculty Council review candidate form, the essay and faculty character surveys. (Advisor takes notes but does not vote)

Rubric Faculty Council rates a student 0 to 3 in all categories. 0 = none listed / 3 outstanding Leadership Service CSHS In comm. recognition In Community / CSHS Faculty Character Survey essay Average Score of all 0,1,2,3

Six Parts of Application Membership & Leadership Positions at CS Faculty Character Survey Extra-curricular Activities Recognition from Community / School Service to the Community Essay

Participation in Activities p.2 List all school activities Leadership roll for that activity? Sponsor/Coach name Year(s) of Participation

Character Character survey from faculty Be a shining star representing Coral Shores You will be representing a national organization Do you have….. Excessive unexcused tardies and /or absences Discipline issues in or out of school

Servicep.3 For Coral Shores Example: Key Club total sponsor Blood 3 R. Fry Drive

Leadership Roles EXAMPLES: Key Club – chaired committee - blood drive Class officer – 10,11 – coordinate Prom Because this is a student led organization, leadership is an important component

Community Activities EXAMPLES: Race for the Cure -11th –Raised money for Ms Truesdale breast cancer research NHS is a service club

Frequently Asked Questions Is there a quota on the number of students selected into NHS? If I do not get accepted this year can I apply again next spring? NO. If all students qualify, then all students will be invited into membership. Yes. If you are a sophomore & still have a 3.0 GPA you will be invited to apply again

Frequently Asked Questions Is it advisable to have Mrs. O’Connor or one of the NHS officers look over my candidate form? Am I required a certain number of activities in each component of the candidate form? YES. We are more than willing to help students with their forms. NO. However, you do need to demonstrate activity in school, comm., & leadership. Leaving an entire component blank is not very promising in terms of being selected for membership

Frequently Asked Questions What are reasons for students not to be selected for membership into National Honor Society? Some students are really active in one school or community activity but not diverse in their service. Citizenship and Character Obviously, if the student does not demonstrate participation in school and community activities and leadership ability. If the student has had discipline issues at school or in the community.

Faculty Council Response If you are so involved with one activity, what will you bring to NHS This is a student led organization with self starters where every one is valuable to the organization It gives the appearance that you do not have the time nor the interest to participate in the very service and leadership activities that form the foundation of NHS If the student has had discipline issues at school or in the community how can they meet the honor criteria in National Honor Society

CSHS Applicant It is the responsibility of the student to listen for all information during the candidate process If any extenuating circumstances arise, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the advisor Mrs. O’Connor, in room 4-201. Prospective members are encouraged to keep in mind that according to the National Association of Secondary School Principals (the groups that governs NHS) admission to membership is a bestowed honor, not a due process right.

Read Faculty Criteria Guidelines Carefully p.7 Leadership Service Character

Reminders lunch number on each sheet of candidate form. need to get print screen of comm. service sheet from Ms Harris or Ms. Michelini and attach to pkt. Make a note of the submission date listed on the candidate form. give a few weeks for notification of acceptance or denial No late applications will be accepted print neatly or copy app from website to type Essay 4-201, 2:35