1. National Honor Society Advisor: Ms. Koeppel

2. What is NHS? Scholarship Character Leadership Service
Doing service projects at school and in your community

3. Application Process Personal Statement & Character Essay (10 points)
School—Student Activities (5 points)
Community—Community Service, Volunteer Work, & Work Experience (5 points)
Recommendations (15 points; 5 points each)
2 High School Teachers
1 Community Member

4. Due Date Complete Applications are due by Tuesday, April 4 at 3:00pm.
No exceptions!!!
Turn in applications to Ms. Koeppel or the bin in Ms. Koeppel’s room
Check the spreadsheet posted on Ms. Koeppel’s office window (FACS1) frequently to make sure recommendations have been turned in.
It is YOUR responsibility to make sure everything is in on time!

5. Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by the Faculty Council (5 staff members)
Each application is read and scored five times
A total of 175 points is possible
145 points is the cut off
All applicants may not get in
Applications can also be denied for the following reasons, but are not limited to:
Cheating
Plagiarism
Alcohol, drug, or tobacco violations
Violating NHS values

6. Requirements Maintain a 3.5 GPA
Complete 20 hours of service per semester (total of 40 hours of the year)
Attend meetings (before school on Tuesdays)
Be in good character standing both in school and in the community