Reynoldsburg High School National Honor Society
Reynoldsburg High School National Honor Society
Reynoldsburg High School National Honor Society
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<strong>Reynoldsburg</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>National</strong> <strong>Honor</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />
NHS CRITERIA<br />
Read the following criteria carefully. You MUST meet all criteria to be eligible for consideration. Use this sheet as a reference<br />
when completing the candidate support sheet.<br />
Scholarship<br />
A student must have a 3.5 accumulated Grade Point Average (GPA) to have an opportunity to be in the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Honor</strong> <strong>Society</strong>.<br />
A further demonstration of scholarship is a 200-300 word essay to be submitted with your application.<br />
Service<br />
A student must have completed 50 hours of community service from the beginning of his or her freshman year. These hours<br />
must be completed prior to when the selection application is due. The student may count 5 hours of service from a school<br />
extracurricular organization such as an athletic team, drama production or pep band. All extracurricular hours must be<br />
completed with an organization that has been officially recognized by the <strong>Reynoldsburg</strong> Board of Education. A co-curricular<br />
activity, one that students earn grades for participation (for example, marching band), do not count towards service. Family<br />
members cannot verify the service for the student.<br />
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Anything done without payment of any kind to benefit other people in the community. If you received anything in return<br />
for your time, it is NOT community service. (i.e. grades, money, admission to an event, food/dinner)<br />
50 service hours are needed to be considered for admission.<br />
Service will be rated on the criteria below:<br />
Explanation<br />
Hours accepted<br />
Category A Service outside the school day (SOS) 50 hours<br />
Category B Service inside the school day (SIS) Max of 20 hours NO more than 20 hours.<br />
Category C <strong>School</strong> Extracurricular Max of 5 hours NO more than 5 hours.<br />
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Examples of community service include:<br />
o Volunteering; i.e. COSI, hospital, senior center, shelters, etc.<br />
o Babysitting; i.e. church nursery, PTA meetings, etc.<br />
o Formal tutoring; i.e. elementary schools, high schools<br />
o Community events; i.e. set up, working at, clean up, etc.<br />
The following are not considered community service:<br />
o R.I.S.K.<br />
o Group membership; i.e. youth group, etc.<br />
o Babysitting; i.e. family, neighbors, etc.<br />
o Informal tutoring; i.e. friends, etc.<br />
o Fundraising activities<br />
o Family obligations; i.e. mowing grass, housework, etc.
Character<br />
A student who has received an in-school or out-of-school suspension, violated the law, or has been caught violating the<br />
Academic Code of Integrity cannot be eligible for induction on his/her first opportunity. The student will be considered for the<br />
next induction if he/she has not had any further violations.<br />
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NO substantiated incidents of breaking school or community rules/laws.<br />
o Examples include:<br />
Cheating, fighting, out of school suspension, Wednesday school, skipping, etc.<br />
Students must select two separate qualities for character and provide a specific example(s) as to how they have met each<br />
of the character standards. BOTH examples must come from the school setting. The students must have each of the<br />
character standards they have selected verified by the school personnel. Students cannot use family members to verify this<br />
information.<br />
Under the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Honor</strong> <strong>Society</strong> guidelines a student is considered to have acceptable character standards if he/she exercises<br />
the following qualities: PICK TWO SEPARATE QUALITIES AND PLACE THE TITLE IN THE QUALITY BOX<br />
Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously<br />
Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of behavior<br />
Upholds principles of morality and ethics<br />
Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc.<br />
Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability<br />
Shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others<br />
Follows the Academic Code of Integrity and all school rules<br />
Actively helps rid the school of bad influences<br />
Leadership<br />
Leadership Positions (minimum of 2)<br />
o Examples include:<br />
Team captain, club officer, committee chairperson, etc.<br />
Raised funds, increased membership, ran monthly meetings, etc.<br />
Character must be verified<br />
by an administrator.<br />
Students must select two separate qualities for leadership and provide a specific example(s) as to how they have met<br />
each of the leadership standards. NO more than one example can come from outside the school setting. The students must<br />
have each of the leadership standards they have selected verified by the school personnel, or, if using an example outside the<br />
school setting, an adult who can attest to these statements. Students cannot use family members to verify this information.<br />
Under the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Honor</strong> <strong>Society</strong> guidelines a student is considered to have acceptable leadership standards if he/she<br />
exercises the following qualities: PICK TWO SEPARATE QUALITIES AND PLACE THE TITLE IN THE QUALITY BOX<br />
Is resourceful in proposing new solutions to problems and making suggestions<br />
Exercises positive influence on peers in upholding school ideals<br />
Is able to delegate responsibilities<br />
Exemplifies positive attitudes<br />
Inspires positive behavior in others<br />
Demonstrates academic initiative<br />
Successfully holds school and/or community offices or positions of responsibility, conducts business efficiently and<br />
effectively and is reliable and dependable without prodding<br />
Demonstrates leadership in the classroom, at work, and in school or community activities<br />
Is dependable in any responsibility accepted
Candidate Information Form<br />
Important Dates<br />
Candidate Information Sheets Due Fri., 12/7 by 3:00<br />
Tapping Thur., 1/3<br />
Induction Wed., 1/9 6:00-8:00<br />
Checklist<br />
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Read all information contained in the NHS Criteria sheet.<br />
Checked service time for non-school related activities.<br />
Checked service time for -school related activities, maximum 20 hours.<br />
Acquired Administrator’s signature to verify character regarding school<br />
discipline.<br />
Scholarship standards identified and explanations complete for demonstrating<br />
two qualities under scholarship, with appropriate signatures.<br />
Identified a minimum of 2 leadership positions, acquired signatures of<br />
supervisor’s.<br />
Leadership standards identified and explanations complete for demonstrating<br />
two qualities under leadership, with appropriate signatures.<br />
Completed essay ~ typed, double-spaced, separate sheet of paper with name<br />
on the backside of the paper.<br />
Entire support sheet is typed.<br />
Submitted on time ~ December 7, 2012 by 3:00 pm.<br />
If you have questions or need additional help, contact Kim Wilson Summit Campus Rm A111 or by email at<br />
kwilson@reyn.org.