- Fill out all parts of the application.
- Have an unweighted GPA of 3.0
- Have a reference letter emailed to Ms. Schueneman ([email protected]) by April 20th. If you already submitted a reference (fall applicants only), please confirm this by email prior to submitting your application.
- Reference letters will only be accepted via email.
- The application is only open to rising seniors (juniors will apply in the fall).
- Be mindful that character is an integral part of the application process and staff members review the list of applicants.
- All applications are given a number and / or letter designation. Your application is evaluated on its content. Names are removed to ensure that the process is fair and reliable.
- The NHS advisor does not select members. Members are recommended by the faculty council. Decisions are made based on the application, the recommendation letters, and staff approval.
- Service, character, leadership, and scholastic achievement are the tenets of NHS. ALL four are used in the evaluation process.
- Do not wait until the last minute to fill our your application. Late applications will NOT be accepted.
- Email [email protected] with questions.
- Once accepted, you are responsible for attending ALL meetings. Over two absences could lead to removal.
AGAIN, TO APPLY YOU MUST:
1. HAVE AN UNWEIGHTED GPA OF 3.0.
2. INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE CHARACTER REFERENCE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL. THIS MUST BE SOMEBODY THAT YOU HAVE VOLUNTEERED WITH OR YOU HAVE WORKED WITH DIRECTLY. THIS SHOULD NOT BE A FAMILY FRIEND, FAMILY MEMBER, OR TEACHER AT AK. AGAIN, EMAIL CHARACTER REFERENCES TO MS. SCHUENEMAN BY FRIDAY, APRIL 20. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT CHARACTER REFERENCES WILL NOT BE READ
3. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION BEFORE MIDNIGHT APRIL 20TH.
*** YOU DO NOT NEED A SEPARATE SHEET WITH SIGNATURES FOR YOUR CLUBS AND SERVICE HOURS.
IF THERE ARE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION, STUDENTS MAY CONTACT MS. SCHUENEMAN. THIS IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS CLOSELY LINKED TO THE DEMONSTRATION OF LEADERSHIP. QUESTIONS SHOULD COME FROM STUDENTS AND NOT PARENTS!
YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 20, AT 11:59 P.M. APPLICATIONS TURNED IN AFTER THAT TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO GO BACK AND EDIT YOUR APPLICATION SO PLAN OUT YOUR ANSWERS BEFORE SUBMITTED. ANSWER EVERYTHING. .
I AM INCLUDING MOST OF THE SHORT ANSWER AND PARAGRAPH QUESTIONS BELOW SO THAT YOU CAN PLAN OUT RESPONSES (PERHAPS TYPE IN WORD) PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. SOME OF THESE HAVE BEEN MODIFIED SLIGHTLY FROM THE FALL APPLICATION
YOUR APPLICATION WILL INCLUDE A LIST OF YOUR SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN IN HIGH SCHOOL.
SHORT ANSWER, "In your perspective, why is it important to serve others. What are the benefits to the person / organization and yourself. Honestly reflect on this - we are not looking for "fluff" answers. (Please limit your answer to 100 words or less.)"
SHORT ANSWER, "Leadership is often difficult to demonstrate at a school of 3000. In what ways can an individual be a leader without having that recognizable role of leadership. What qualities do you feel that a leader must have and why? Again, be honest and reflective. (Keep your answer between 100-200 words)"
SHORT ANSWER, "Describe any jobs that you currently have or have had. How have these jobs impacted your view of service and leadership? What has been the most difficult adjustment with working? How has your job helped you to be more empathetic to others?" THIS QUESTION MAY BE LEFT BLANK.
SHORT ANSWER, "List below any honors, recognition, or awards you have received, either in or out of school. For example: honor roll, selection into Spanish Honor Society, community volunteer of the year, president of church youth group."
PARAGRAPH RESPONSES (approximately 400 characters (NOT WORDS) each - 1200 max)
1. From the eyes of your parent, from the eyes of your teacher, and from the eyes of your friends describe how you are perceived. What would each person / group say is your best characteristic? Which characteristic would your parents, friends, and teachers say is underdeveloped in you?
2. If you are inducted into the NHS, what do you most hope to gain from the experience? What is the most valuable characteristic that you bring to NHS and which part of you would you most like to see develop? (ie, leadership skills, service groups, etc.)
3. Academics - Academics is one of the key components for NHS consideration. Describe how you view yourself academically and what valleys and peaks you have experienced academically.
SHORT ANSWER, "Additional Information - If one of your above answers is lacking depth, this is the perfect place to include an explanation for such."
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE PRESENTED TO AN INDEPENDENT FACULTY COUNCIL. USING A RUBRIC, THE COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL EVALUATE YOUR APPLICATION ON YOUR ACADEMIC, SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, AND CHARACTER. YOUR ABILITY TO PRESENT YOURSELF IS KEY ON THIS APPLICATION AND ANY APPLICATION THAT YOU COMPLETE. THERE ARE SOME AREAS OF THE APPLICATION THAT WILL FACTOR MORE HEAVILY THAN OTHER CATEGORIES, BUT THE PROCESS IS FAIR AND THE COUNCIL IS IMPARTIAL. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE GIVEN A LETTER & NUMBER (IE., A1) SO THAT ALL ASPECTS OF IT ARE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL.
THE TOTAL LIST OF APPLICANTS WILL GO OUT BEFORE THE FACULTY COUNCIL READS THE APPLICATIONS. WE WILL BE ASKING THE FACULTY TO REVIEW THE NAMES TO DETERMINE IF THERE ARE STUDENTS THAT HAVE SERIOUSLY VIOLATED THE HONOR CODE, SHOWN A LACK OF RESPECT IN THE CLASSROOM, OR ACTED IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT REPRESENT NHS. THOSE STUDENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR INDUCTION.