1. Friday, October 5 th, 2012 Von Steuben MSC

2.  You have been invited to attend this meeting because you have already met these NHS requirements:  SCHOLARSHIP by maintaining a weighted, cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.5 by June 2012 and  SERVICE by submitting the minimum of Service Learning Hours to your counselor by June 2012 ▪ a minimum of 15 service learning hours for Juniors, and 30 hours for seniors* *these minimum requirements are subject to increase in the future

3.  Founded in 1921, The National Honor Society is an elite group of students who represent the individual members of a school’s student body who are outstanding models of scholarship, service, leadership and character.

4. SERVICE NHS members are expected to perform voluntary service in your school or community "with a positive, courteous and enthusiastic spirit."

5. Participation in a variety of engaging extracurricular activities Display leadership qualities in your school or community activities. This does not mean you must be the head or captain of a club. Your leadership is also evaluated on your ability to solve problems, promote school activities, contribute ideas and be dependable.

6.  NHS members consistently display good character traits, including, morality cooperation, honesty, reliability and courtesy.  NHS Members are model students  Any student involved in a Category 5 or 6 violation resulting in 3 or more days of suspension will be immediately dismissed from NHS  Failure to attend two general meetings or service commitments will result in a short probationary period followed by dismissal from NHS

7.  You’ve worked very hard to get where you are today, you should be proud of your accomplishments!  If selected, National Honor Society students are widely recognized as an elite group of young people due to the rigorous requirements for membership.  Therefore, a contingency of your membership is your voluntary participation in a number of school-related activities which are designed for you to share your “secrets to scholastic success” with our underclassmen and women as well as visitors.  Activities will include a regular peer-tutoring commitment, acting as student ambassadors during Von Steuben’s public events

8.  If invited to join Von Steuben’s chapter of the National Honor Society, these are the membership requirements:  Maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher  Be an excellent school citizen (no involvement in a Category 5 or 6 violation that results in 3 or more days of suspension)  Volunteer at school activities such as Open House, and High School Investigation Day and Graduation when appropriate  Active participation in school activities  Provide a minimum of 15 hours of documented tutoring at Von Steuben during the school year  In addition to the tutoring, complete a minimum of 20 hours of service learning through NHS service projects or community  Attend every monthly NHS meetings

9.  FOUR (4) recommendations are required to support your narrative  TWO (2) Von Steuben Faculty Recommenders  TWO (2) Extra-Curricular Recommenders ▪ These are non-familial individuals who can vouch for your participation and character in a variety of extra-curricular activities such as coaches, supplemental instructors, tutors, religious leaders, employment supervisors, etc.  These must be returned to Ms. Kwan’s Office (located in room 109) in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s signature across the flap bearing the recommender’s signature no later than Wednesday, October 17 th 2012

10.  NHS candidate forms must be submitted by email to BOTH Ms. Arendt AND Ms. Kwan  ( amarendt@cps.edu and skwan@cps.edu) amarendt@cps.eduskwan@cps.edu  Subject : “NHS Candidate: Your First & Last Names and Division #”  Submission Deadline: Wednesday, October 10th, 2012, 11:59pm

11.  Completed applications will be reviewed by the Faculty Council (the principal-appointed teacher NHS selection committee)  You will be notified in writing of your status* on October 31st, 2012 *Please note that Principal Alonso reserves the right of final approval on all candidates and decisions of the Von Steuben Chapter of the National Honor Society

12.  Please direct any questions you have to either of the faculty moderators or any of the 2012- 2013 NHS Officers:  Asma Patel, President  Hammad Ahmed, Vice President  Kirsten Anderson, Secretary  Robert Ramirez, Treasurer  Thank you and good luck!