1. Long Branch High School National Honor Society
Mrs. Camacho VPA OFFICE
Mrs. Lamberson Room 419

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.

3. Guidelines

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

5. Character Guidelines
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

6. Leadership Guidelines
Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities, exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals, organizes and motivates peers to achieve a common goal
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
Participates in some Outside-of-School Service Activity
Dependable volunteer that provides well-organized assistance; is available on his/her own time and is sacrificing without compensation including grades or pay
Readiness to show courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers or students

8. Membership Expectations
All after school meetings are MANDATORY
Volunteering- 15 hours a marking period - 8 in school, 7 out of school
Attend all NHS functions
Attend parent teacher conferences

9. Completing the Application
Fill in pertinent information
Review LBHS Bylaws located on Mrs. Lamberson’s teacher page
Complete Required Signatures (student and parent and advisor)
Ascertain 2 letters of recommendation
Complete Essay
If you are missing any information in any category, write a short statement and attach to your application explaining why.

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 November 12, 2018.
Late submissions under no circumstances will be accepted.

11. Download, complete and print application