National Honor Society Meeting December 1, 2015

Community Service Starting Spring Semester Service hours not promoted by NHS must be approved by Mrs. Taylor or Mrs. Wilson Majority of service through church must serve the outside community Running sound booth or nursery, etc. will be limited to 4 total hours Use new Service Hours sheet Download from NHS website Attach old sheet to back of new sheet

Penalties for Not Showing Up to a Service Event Extra service hours will be added on to the required 30 hours Keep your commitments!!! Exceptions include: illness (flu, bronchitis, strep, etc.), unforeseen club activities, extenuating family circumstances CONTACT MRS. TAYLOR OR MRS. WILSON IF YOU MEET ONE OF THESE EXCEPTIONS

National Honor Society Pillars Scholarship: current members, cumulative GPA of 3.5 New members, cumulative GPA of 3.75 (weighted or unweighted) Service: voluntary contributions to community Leadership: leaders are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors Character: students of good character are cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others, maintains a clean disciplinary record

Hours and Hours Sheets 30 Hours Limit of 10 from school service Remaining 20 From community service Limit of 2 hours helping teachers in classroom Service outside of your comfort zone is encouraged! No more than 10 hours from any one activity Service at your church needs to be community based. No more than 4 hours can be counted for service within your church (i.e. nursery, sound booth, etc.)

Current Events Bell-Ringing  Multiple slots available from Reasors at 71 st and Lynn Lane, sign up with Mrs. Wilson or Mrs. Taylor after meeting or stop by B266 or A208

Upcoming Events Creekwood Christmas-volunteer to purchase inexpensive gift for kids in need at Creekwood Elementary, participate in Christmas party during 6 th hour on Dec. 16 Tulsa Wellness Center Angel Tree-volunteer to purchase gifts for elderly residents, maybe participate in their Christmas party Trash PickUp-organized by Matt Riera and Erik Smithe, pick up trash around campus More information to come on these events!!

ACT Prep Class Date: Saturday, Dec. 5 Location: Broken Arrow High School Time: 9am to 4pm Cost: $15 Goal: to help students prepare for the ACT

Any Questions?

Thanks for coming! Don’t forget to get your IDs scanned!!! Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 12