1. Welcome to the informational meeting! Please sign in!

2. Sponsor Introductions Ms. Spence Ms. Williams Room 1910 Room 1909

3. What is NHS? National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

4. Why should I apply? You are a part of one of the most prestigious high school organizations in the country. Looks great on college applications! Opens up opportunities for leadership and service. NHS only scholarship opportunities Social events + end of the year banquet You get to wear a fancy collar at graduation!

5. What does an NHS member Look Like? He or she is a classified as a junior or senior. (Sophomores can apply at the end of 10 th grade if they have completed all requirements.) He or she maintains at least a 4.0 cumulative GPA throughout the school year. He or she demonstrates excellence in character and leadership both on campus and in the community. All members must complete a total of 30 service hours throughout the year. 15 of those hours need to come from NHS sponsored events. Each student is required to attend a leadership conference in the fall semester to develop and hone his or her leadership skills. All NHS members are also required to pay membership dues. Yearly dues are $30 for juniors and $55 for seniors (to pay for your collar!)

6. What We Do:

8. Candidate Selection Form The application for NHS is essentially an extended resume. You want to showcase your best self. Make sure to be thorough when you are recording your activities, awards, and service. This is not the time to be modest!

9. Candidate Selection Form Instructions The Candidate Selection Form requires you to list your activities and achievements according to three of our NHS pillars: character, leadership, and service. An adult sponsor or supervisor my sign as verification of participation in an activity or for the receipt of an award. You need to request two teacher recommendations. You may choose any teachers who currently teach at AHS, but at least one of them must be a current core subject teacher. Do not procrastinate. Please ask for recommendations early!

10. 123456 5.26 Willows Laura E. 1234 Alpine Drive HumbleTX 77346 281 641 7500 Greg and Lee Willows 281-361-3165 (home)832-978-4582 (Mom’s cell) glw5@gmail.com Laura Willows 3/2/2016

11. AHS Theatre AHS Band Student Council Best Buddies

12. Second Baptist Church Youth Group (add description) Centre Stage (add description) Note: For community groups, add a brief description about the purpose of group and what you do as a member of that group.

13. Newspaper Editor Student Council Delegate Ran staff meetings, assigned stories to reporters, worked as liaison from staff to advisor Planned /coordinated Stu- Co events – (list specific events you worked on) Sunday school teacher Plan lessons, lead 2 nd graders in music, a bible lesson, and a craft each week at my church. Note: Since I listed it here, I will not be able to duplicate “Sunday school teacher” on my service page.

14. HAAM donations with Second Baptist Church youth group Our church youth group collects donations for HAAM, and we also went to the sorting center to help organize the pantry. 10 hrs. Houston Food Bank volunteer 3 hrs. I went with a group of friends to the Houston Food Bank, and we helped to create backpacks full of immediate food needs and toiletries. AHS Food Drive (Student Council sponsored) 3 hrs. A group of StuCo walked around several neighborhoods asking for canned food and boxed item donations for our Fall food drive. Vacation Bible School volunteer 3 hrs. I volunteer every summer for Vacation Bible School at Second Baptist Church. Last year I helped elementary students make crafts at different stations.

15. Waitress at Texas Roadhouse (taking orders, serving customers, ensuring customers are enjoying meal) 16 hrs.

16. Ms. Sara Williams Ms. Katie Spence Lee Willows 3/2/2016 Note: Please list first and last name!

17. Ms. Williams Laura WillowsSocial Action

18. Dates to Remember: March 24 - Applications are due! April 4 - 6 - The Faculty Council meets to review and vote on membership. April 11 - NHS invites go out to the new members. April 25 - NHS New Member Induction Ceremony May 12 – First general meeting for new membership