National Honor Society Maximizing Your Opportunity for Selection

Student Activity Information forms are available for those students in grades who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or above and have been in attendance at Smithville High School for a minimum of 1 semester. Each form is evaluated and scored by members of the Faculty Advisory Committee. A student can earn a maximum of 60 points. These points are earned in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Scores in all areas will be totaled and ranked in order from highest to lowest. The faculty advisory committee then double checks the final scores and finalizes the cut-off score. Final scores are seen only by the committee and are sealed thereafter. Steps in the Selection Process for National Honor Society

* GPA will be filled in by the advisers, so please leave this section blank. * Scholarship points are earned by taking the GPA times 5. This will be tabulated by the selection committee. Scholarship

Officer positions Captain of a team Leadership awards earned in organizations (such as Boy Scouts / Girl Scouts) Church leadership Editor of yearbook/newspaper Committee chairperson Leadership position at work Leadership General Rule: Include EVERYTHING. The committee will determine the point value of the activity when it reviews your form.

8 hours of service = 1 point Service includes volunteer activities in school, church, and/or community. A maximum of 10 service points may be earned for service. Service General Rule: Include EVERYTHING. Remember that you MUST quantify the activity with a total number of hours. Do NOT use phrases such as “weekly,” “monthly,” or “ongoing.” You will NOT get credit for any activity that does not have a specific number of hours with it.

Staff members will consider the traits of honesty, attitude, responsibility, kindness, and work ethic. Applicants will receive a character score from 1 to 10. That number is multiplied by 2 to get the overall character score. Character

Your form must be typed for it to be considered. Feel free, however, to circle the years by hand. Include sponsor names and phone numbers where indicated. A phone number is not needed for SHS teachers. Applications must be printed and turned in to Mrs. Mertz no later than 3 PM on Thursday, October 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted after this time! Questions? Final Notes