1. NHS Candidate Information Meeting
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2. Congratulations!
Due to your academic achievements, you are eligible to become a member of the Somerville Chapter of National Honor Society
Please remember:
Membership is highly selective
Submission of completed forms DOES NOT guarantee membership
Meeting of leadership & service criteria DOES NOT guarantee membership

3. Leadership
Please review the specific details on what constitutes leadership in the Application Procedures
You must be able to document at least ONE example of leadership on your Application Form for a total of 20 POINTS
At least 6 months of service = 10 points.
2 or more years of service = 20 points.
Failure to document 20 points results in ineligibility for the remainder of the application process
This may include: Officer positions in school clubs, captains of sports teams, leadership positions outside of school (youth group leader, etc).
Your leadership role must be defined
Students must detail and describe leadership and have it verified by the advisor/supervisor
Ex) Secretary of Key Club: must have form signed by Ms. Lockwood
Ex) CCD or Sunday school leader: must have form signed by church leader

4. Scoring for Leadership
John has 1-year president of class council. John receives 10 points.
John also has 6 months as vice president of his 4-H club. John receives 10 points.
John also has been responsible for overseeing a youth group mentoring program for the past 3 years. John will receive 30 points.
John’s total points for leadership will be 50.

5. Service
Please review the specific details on what constitutes service in the Application Procedures
You must be able to document 25 HOURS/POINTS of leadership on your Application Form
Failure to document 25 HOURS/POINTS results in ineligibility for the remainder of the application process
Your service hours should include activity both inside and outside of school: By Kids for Kids, scouts, 4-H, church group, volunteer organization (variety is key!)
Students must detail and describe service activities and have it verified by the advisor/supervisor (this CANNOT be your parent)

6. Scoring for Service
John has volunteered as a youth baseball referee for the past 2 years on Sundays for one-hour practices. John accumulated 104 hours.
John has volunteered at his church’s youth group for the past 8 months. John accumulated 32 hours.
John has accumulated the necessary minimum 25 points.
NOTE: You are encouraged to show continual community service rather than one isolated incident.
Example:
What to include: John has been the neighborhood yard service (raking and shoveling) for the senior citizens for the past 2 years. John has accumulated 10 hours.
What not to include: John raked his neighbor’s yard last fall. John accumulated 1 hour.

7. Character
Please review the specific details on what constitutes service in the Application Procedures
This will be reflected in:
Personal Statements
Letter of Recommendation

8. Juniors: This is an introductory meeting to inform you of the requirements and to help better prepare you for the application process
The next informational meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 7th after school and Thursday, February 8th before school
You will receive application materials and directions for completing the application
See you in February!
Seniors: You have the opportunity to apply in the fall before our spring induction
Stay put to receive application materials and directions for completing the application

9. How to complete your NHS forms
Procedures
How to complete your NHS forms

10. Application Form
Access and complete the APPLICATION FORM on the NHS GoogleClassroom
Please type your responses and review them
Scan your Application Form to PDF with all signatures by Friday, October 13th, no later than 3pm to GoogleClassroom
Please be thorough in your explanations. When listing your activities, please briefly describe your duties, activities, etc.
DO NOT FORGET TO HAVE ALL ADVISORS SIGN OFF ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM

11. Personal Statement
Access and complete the PERSONAL STATEMENT within the APPLICATION FORM
You will answer the following questions:
Question #1:  What attribute do you most admire about your character and what attribute do you least admire about your character?  Provide at least two anecdotes about yourself that best illustrate your character considering the questions above.  
Question #2: Student leaders and the organizations they lead at school provide a large variety of services to the school and the community. Through these activities, they offer service that dramatically influences the lives of others.  Please give one example of how you have influenced the lives of others in a positive way.
Explain how you demonstrate the ideal qualities of character, leadership, and service for NHS
Please do not leave this blank!
Type your responses and limit them to 250 words

12. Letter of Recommendation
There is a form to provide the adult
Choose ONE adult (outside of SHS) to write a letter of recommendation form about your leadership skills and commitment to service
There is a form to provide the adult located on the APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Letters of recommendation must be mailed or ed to Mrs. Greenfield by Friday, October 13th
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FOLLOW UP WITH THE ADULT TO MAKE SURE IT IS ON TIME. FAILURE TO HAVE YOUR LETTER SUBMITTED ON TIME WILL RESULT IN A VOID APPLICATION!

13. Recap Friday, October 13th
Turn in APPLICATION FORM in PDF version on NHS GoogleClassroom
One letter of recommendation
All must be submitted to Mrs. Greenfield no later than 3pm
BE RESPONSIBLE AND PROACTIVE!

14. Application Form Samples
Sunday school teacher, 9th and 10th grades, organized and led class for 6-year olds on Sundays, 20 points
Recording Secretary of Environmental Club, 10th grade, maintained club communication and increased attendance, 10 points
Girl Scouts, Silver Award, 9th and 10th grades, organized food and supply drive for local animal shelter, 20 points Leadership: 11th Grade
Vice President of Key Club, 11th grade, organized Thanksgiving food drive and helped raise $1,000, 10 points

15. Application Form Samples
Service: 9th Grade
Boy Scouts, participated in park clean up and senior citizen game night, 5 hours/points
Volunteered for Habitat for Humanity building temporary housing in Point Pleasant, 10 hours/points
Recycling pick up for Environmental Club at SHS, 3 hours/points
Service: 10th Grade
Volunteered at soup kitchen on Sundays organized by local church, 10 hours/points
Tutored 3rd grade neighbor in math throughout the school year, 15 hours/points
Service: 11th Grade
Volunteers at Mathias School to spend time with various handicapped members on Wednesdays, 5 hours/points
Volunteers at out-patient unit at Somerset Medical Center by providing refreshments to patients on Saturdays, 3 hours/points
NOTE: If you are currently involved in a project or program, you can include it but it may not be considered by the committee.

16. Good Luck!
If you have any questions at all during the process, you are strongly encouraged to see Mrs. Greenfield for tips or advice
Please send Mrs. Greenfield an to schedule an appointment
Are there any questions?