1. Long Branch High School National Honors Society

2. What is the NHS? The National Honor Society is an
organization founded to honor students who
have excelled in areas of leadership,
scholarship, service, and character.
Students applying for membership in
National Honor Society cannot be
discriminated against because of race,
gender, ethnicity, political persuasion,
socioeconomic background, disability,
rumor or any other characteristic unrelated
to the criteria for selection of National
Honor Society.

3. Guidelines

4. Scholarship Guidelines
A student must keep a GPA of an 88 or better in order to qualify.

5. Character Guidelines
Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously
Constantly exemplifies desirable qualities of personality (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability)
Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc.
Demonstrates highest standards of honesty and reliability shows courtesy, concern and respect for others
Has powers of concentration and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies
Actively helps to rid the school of bad influences or environment
Observes instructions and rules, punctuality, and faithfulness in obligation both inside and outside of the classroom (without instances of school/civic infractions)
Manifests truthfulness in acknowledge obedience of rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing unwillingness to profit by the mistake of others (no discipline file, suspensions, or criminal record)

6. Leadership Guidelines
Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles and making suggestions
Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities, exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals, organizes and motivates peers to achieve a common goal
Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school
Is able to delegate responsibilities
Exemplifies positive qualities and inspires positive behavior in others
Demonstrates academic initiative and displays leadership in classroom, at work, and in school activities
Successfully holds school offices/positions of responsibility, conducts business efficiently and effectively, and is reliable and dependable without prodding
Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility he/she accepts

7. Service Guidelines
Willingness to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude
Participates in some Outside-of-School Service Activity
Services may include, but are not limited to Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church groups, volunteer services for aged, poor, disadvantages, family duties, etc.
Dependable volunteer that provides well-organized assistance; is available on his/her own time and is sacrificing without compensation including grades or pay
Works well with others and is willing to take on difficulty or inconspicuous responsibilities
Willingness to render cheerfully and enthusiastically an requested service to the school
Willingness to respect his/her class or school in interclass and interscholastic competition
Readiness to show courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers or students

8. Download, complete and print application

9. Completing the Application
Fill in pertinent information
Review LBHS Bylaws located on Mrs. Lamberson’s teacher pages
Complete Required Signatures (student and parent and advisor)
Ascertain 2 letters of recommendation
Complete Essay

10. Submitting your application
A paper copy of your application with signatures and letters of recommendation must be dropped off to Mrs. Camacho by 2:30pm on Monday October 16, 2017.
Late submissions under no circumstances will be accepted.