1. Welcome to the National Honor Society Informational Meeting Ms. Falchek

2. Welcome! I am your NHS advisor: Email is the best way to communicate with me: rfalchek@crsd.orgrfalchek@crsd.org Phone is 215-944-1153 Please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time if you have questions

3. Congratulations! You have been selected because you have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3.95 by the end of your sophomore year AND You had at least 45 hours logged in at the LINCS office by mid-January.

4. What are the other requirements? You have already demonstrated scholarship and service, now you must demonstrate the following: –School Involvement –Leadership –Character

5. Follow the instructions carefully. The committee is not looking to trip you up, but if you cannot follow directions, are you a worthy NHS candidate? If your responses are illegible or nonsensical, how important is your petition to you?

6. School involvement You will fill out a form listing all activities you have participated in from grades 9-12. You must have the adult supervisor’s name and contact information listed so that your involvement can be verified.

7. Leadership You must have demonstrated leadership during your time at South –Leadership can best be characterized as a sustained effort or position that helps you and others work toward a specific goal. –Leadership positions are those in which you have gone above and beyond the normal realm of participation in certain activities. –A good leadership role is one that is ongoing.

8. Leadership *Titles like “captain” and “homeroom rep” have different meanings and responsibilities in different sports and homerooms. The detailed description is what will make all the difference. –If you’re unsure, please ask me. –You must include a DETAILED DESCRIPTION of your job as a leader. Good Examples of Leadership Questionable Examples of Leadership -Elected Officer of a Student Council Committee, Club, or Organization -Organized and facilitated group activities/service projects -Participating in class or an organization – not acceptable -Homeroom Representative* -Team captain*

9. Character You will additionally be evaluated in the following areas: –Your current and past teachers will evaluate you based on the quality of your character Ex. Regularly completed homework assignments Ex. Never cheated –Your attendance record is in good standing If you have more than 20 absences (excused OR unexcused), you must attach a statement of explanation –Your discipline record is in good standing No major infractions in the past calendar year (suspension/arrest) No more than 5 detentions in the past calendar year Any prior major infractions must include a statement of reflection

10. The Online Application –The application is online at the South website: –http://www.crsd.org/Page/38437 –Download and complete the packet NOTE: You must have 2 letters of recommendation – they must be in a sealed envelope with a signature across the flap to ensure security –Your completed application is due on Friday, March 6, 2015 by 8:30 AM THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!

11. The Leadership Form –Download the leadership form from the NHS website and fill it out with detailed descriptions – describe the leadership you exhibited. –NOTE: You must have 2 letters of recommendation – they must be in a sealed envelope with a signature across the flap to ensure security. –Allow enough time to get this done!!!!

12. Induction You will be notified in early April if you have been selected or did not qualify to be a member of NHS. If you are selected, there is an induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

13. Maintaining Your Membership Your membership is valid for college applications as long as you: –Earn 8 NHS Credits during your senior year –Complete 4 hours of 1 on 1 tutoring –Complete 4 hours of library tutoring –Maintain good standing in attendance –Maintain good standing in character –Maintain a Cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.95 and have no D’s or F’s on your report card ANY QUESTIONS?

14. Do it for the right reason…… You are the “cream of the crop,” “the best and the brightest,”….. You must be accountable for doing what you say you are going to do. Missing scheduled tutoring days, not responding to emails, etc. Will result in probabtion and/or dismissal.