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

2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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

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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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
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.

16. Read Faculty Criteria Guidelines Carefully p.7
Leadership
Service
Character

17. 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
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