National Honor Society Martha Pennington Chapter Fall 2020 Applicants
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http://www.middletownk12.org/north Direct Link to Application: Click here finchk@middletownk12.org sicilianoj@middletownk12.org
The Application Process Part One: School Sponsored Activities Example– Activity Baseball 9 th -12 th Year Accomplishments Highest Batting Average, 20 steals, 4 wins, 3.02 era Mr. Smith Signature of Coach/Advisor FOR THE VIRTUAL APPLICATION - You must include the name of the coach/advisor for each activity in order to verify your participation! Please have them EMAIL you confirmation of participation. Other school sponsored activities may include but are not limited to… Mock U.N. Bottlecappers Color Guard Viewpoint Search Club FBLA Math Team Mock Trial Student Council Heroes & Cool Kids Wrestling Academic Team Chess Club Track Cheerleading
The Application Process Part Two: Leadership Positions Example– Leadership Position Spanish Honor Society President 12 th Year Explanation Responsible for running meetings, organizing service projects Ms. Smith Signature of Coach/Advisor FOR THE VIRTUAL APPLICATION - You must include the name of the coach/advisor for each activity in order to verify your participation! Please have them EMAIL you confirmation of participation. Leadership positions are all and any elected or appointed leadership positions held in school, community, or work activities. May include… Elected Student Body Representative Class/Club Officer Committee Chairperson Team Captain Newspaper Editor Work Area Manager Community Leader
The Application Process Part Three: Community Service Example– Activity Habitat for Humanity 9 th -11 th Year Total # Hours Worked 20 + 9 + 10 = 39 Explanation Helped build houses for underprivileged families Mr. Smith Signature of Coach/Advisor PLEASE– You must obtain a signature from your coach/advisor for each activity in order to verify your participation! These should be any activities outside of school in which you participated for the betterment of your community. For example… Church groups Boy/Girl Scouts Volunteer groups Community Art Endeavors Public Library Events Youth Group Leader Hospitals Food pantries
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The Application Process Required COMMUNITY SERVICE RECORD FORM(s) All applicants must submit a record of their service hours, totaling no less than 70 hours. In order to ensure that your hours count make sure you include the following: Organization Name Description of Services Total Number of Hours Accrued Supervisor’s Name (ensure that this is legible) Supervisor’s Contact Information Home/Cell/Work # E-mail Address Each service must have its own individual sheet! Make copies if necessary!
The Application Process Part Four: Recognitions & Awards Example– Recognition or Award Girls Basketball MVP 2007/ 11 th grade Year/Grade Explanation Received plaque & certificate as team Most Valuable Player Mr. Smith Signature of Coach/Advisor FOR THE VIRTUAL APPLICATION - You must include the name of the coach/advisor for each activity in order to verify your participation! Please have them EMAIL you confirmation of participation. Be sure to list and honors or recognitions that you have received which support your bid to be selected for membership in the NHS.
The Application Process Part Five: Work experience Example– Job/ Location Cashier/ Pathmark Middletown Year 7/2007- 10/2008 Duties Ring up customer orders, restock shelves, and price check Mr. Smith Signature of Supervisor Remember to list any and all work experience you have. This may be paid or unpaid!
The Application Process Part Six: Personal statement It is vital that candidates devote their attention to the personal statement. Type a one-page essay which highlights important experiences and achievements in your high school years. As you write, keep in mind the four cornerstones of the National Honor Society and focus in on supporting one through the telling of a story: Character Leadership Scholarship Community Service
The Application Process Required CONSENT FORM Remember that you must read and sign a statement pledging that you do indeed wish to be considered for membership and you understand that the decision of the faculty council is final. As indicated by the page in your packet, your parent/guardian must sign this portion as well . YOU SHOULD INCLUDE AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR PARENT This will ensure that both the applicant & the applicants parent/guardian have read and understood all of the directions and procedures involved in the selection process.
The Application Process
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