The Purpose of the National Honor Society Is to Create Enthusiasm for Scholarship, to Stimulate

The purpose of the National Honor Society is to “create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.” The Bethel Park chapter of the National Honor Society will uphold the four NHS pillars of Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service.

Dear Prospective Inductee: On behalf of all of the members of the National Honor Society, we would like to congratulate you on proving yourself worthy of membership in scholarship, the first of four tenets required for induction into the National Honor Society. In addition, you must also express excellence in three other categories: character, leadership, and service. To show the selection committee how you exemplify each of these qualities, we ask that you complete a brief and TYPED application, which entails the following:

 An essay that demonstrates your aptitude in each of the four pillars of the National Honor Society  A detailed proposal for a community service project that can be carried out within the National Honor Society  Two teacher recommendations that support your essay (see attached)  A record of at least thirty-five hours of community service that you have participated in during the past year (see attached)

. You MUST type your responses directly on the application form. By returning your application to Mr. Lorenzi in room 223 on or before Monday March 14, 2016, you indicate your commitment in working to improve our chapter of the National Honor Society, not just joining it. As a member, you will be required to attend meetings and activities and will be expected to volunteer a minimum of thirty-five hours of your time each year to community service. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the organization. If you are interested in joining the National Honor Society, please submit your application to Mr. Lorenzi in a manila envelope with your name and homeroom on the front, by the end of the day 3/16/15. Please hand the envelope to Mr. Lorenzi personally so as to ensure that it does not get misplaced (if possible).

The students that meet all of the requirements will be invited to a formal induction ceremony in the high school Auditorium. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Mr. Lorenzi in room 223. Thank you and good luck.

Sincerely,

Dr. Zeb Jansante John Lorenzi Principal, Bethel Park High School Adviser, National Honor Society Joseph Campion

President, National Honor Society

The purpose of the National Honor Society is to “create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.” The Bethel Park chapter of the National Honor Society will uphold the four NHS pillars of Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. 2016 NHS Application Academics (or “Scholarship” the first pillar of NHS) are only a portion of National Honor Society. The following application is designed to highlight your achievements in the three other pillars of NHS: character, leadership, and service. The Faculty Council will review your application with regard to your accomplishments in these areas. Please submit your typed responses to the following questions on or before Monday March 14, 2016.

HOME ADDRESS:

HOMEROOM:

TELEPHONE: Mobile (if you want text alerts):

E-MAIL (this will be used in future communications):

Please list all activities that you participate in, both in school and out of school, and indicate how long you have done each and if you had any leadership role. List them in order of importance to you. National Honor Society Inductee Teacher Recommendation Form (Print these out and give to two teachers)

The following section is to be completed by the student and verified by the teacher: Student’s Name______Teacher’s Name______What class have you had this teacher for?______How long have you known this teacher?______

The following questions are to be completed by the teacher only:

Academic Ability: 1. What motivates the student in the classroom?  The student requires no motivation, but instead does the work asked of him/her and goes above and beyond what is required of him/her.  The student requires no outside motivation and does all of the work asked of him/her.  The student must be pushed for work to be accomplished.  Even with a strong push from me, the student does not do all of his/her work. 2. Is the student always prepared for class?  Always  Usually  Sometimes  Rarely 3. What does the student contribute to your class?  He/she is always introducing new ideas into the classroom, is creative in thought, and always curious to learn more.  He/she constantly improves the class with his/her contributions.  He/she is creative and intelligent if he/she participates.  He/she is a detriment to my class. Character: 1. How is the student’s relationship with you?  He/she is cooperative and respectful and behaves excellently.  For the most part, the student behaves his/herself in the classroom.  The student is well behaved but can be problematic at times.  The student is often reprimanded for his/her behavior.

Character (Cont.)

2. How is the student’s relationship with his/her peers?  The student always gets along with others.  The student has no problems with others in the classroom.  He/she occasionally gets involved in conflicts with others.  He/she is often disrespectful to others.

3. Have you taken any formal disciplinary action against this child? If so, please describe. ______

Leadership: How does the student show leadership in the classroom?  The student sets an excellent example for others to follow.  The student keeps to him/herself, but does not cause problems.  The student sets a poor example for his/her peers. Service: Does the student show willingness to help others in the classroom?  The student is always tutoring others and helps other students when asked.  The student helps his/her friends out if they do not comprehend something.  The student neither helps nor puts down fellow students.  The student puts down others when they do not understand a concept.

Comments/Reservations

If there is any additional information you would like to provide us with about this student, or if you feel for any reason that the student should not be inducted, please include your comments below or on an attached sheet of paper. ______

Teacher’s Signature:

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______Date

National Honor Society Inductee Teacher Recommendation Form (Print these out and give to two teachers)

The following section is to be completed by the student and verified by the teacher: Student’s Name______Teacher’s Name______What class have you had this teacher for?______How long have you known this teacher?______

The following questions are to be completed by the teacher only:

Academic Ability: 1) What motivates the student in the classroom?  The student requires no motivation, but instead does the work asked of him/her and goes above and beyond what is required of him/her.  The student requires no outside motivation and does all of the work asked of him/her.  The student must be pushed for work to be accomplished.  Even with a strong push from me, the student does not do all of his/her work. 2) Is the student always prepared for class?  Always  Usually  Sometimes  Rarely 3) What does the student contribute to your class?  He/she is always introducing new ideas into the classroom, is creative in thought, and always curious to learn more.  He/she constantly improves the class with his/her contributions.  He/she is creative and intelligent if he/she participates.  He/she is a detriment to my class.

Character:

1) How is the student’s relationship with you?  He/she is cooperative and respectful and behaves excellently.  For the most part, the student behaves his/herself in the classroom.  The student is well behaved but can be problematic at times.  The student is often reprimanded for his/her behavior.

Character (Cont.)

2) How is the student’s relationship with his/her peers? 4. The student always gets along with others. 5. The student has no problems with others in the classroom. 6. He/she occasionally gets involved in conflicts with others. 7. He/she is often disrespectful to others.

a. Have you taken any formal disciplinary action against this child? If so, please describe. ______

Leadership: How does the student show leadership in the classroom?  The student sets an excellent example for others to follow.  The student keeps to him/herself, but does not cause problems.  The student sets a poor example for his/her peers.

Service: Does the student show willingness to help others in the classroom?  The student is always tutoring others and helps other students when asked.  The student helps his/her friends out if they do not comprehend something.  The student neither helps nor puts down fellow students.  The student puts down others when they do not understand a concept. Comments/Reservations

If there is any additional information you would like to provide us with about this student, or if you feel for any reason that the student should not be inducted, please include your comments below or on an attached sheet of paper.

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Teacher’s Signature:

______

______Date

LEADERSHIP CHECK SHEET

NAME:______

Leadership Role:______

The purpose of the Leadership Check Sheet is to identify and prove that you have and will continue to meet the pillar of Leadership. Leadership is hard enough to define as a word, so this sheet will do its best to encapsulate the qualities that best exemplify a leader. To fulfill this section please know that “leadership” is not just being a member of an organization, but also, demonstrating responsibility to organize or coordinate a project or group. Make sure to fill out the questions as thoroughly as possible while being concise. Please TYPE your responses.

What work did you perform that exemplified leadership?

What qualities and actions do you feel made you an effective leader? If you had to repeat this role, what would you do differently?

What have you learned as a leader? Define leadership in your own words.

How would you demonstrate leadership within the National Honor Society?

Please fill this out in regards to a contact who can verify your leadership in this activity.

Name of Contact______Phone #______Email Address______Signature X______Date______Community Service Sheet 2015 -2016 Name: Grade: Homeroom:

Date Activity Partner (if applicable) Supervisor Signature Supervisor Contact Hours All NHS Inductees must complete at least 35 hours of Community Service starting with the 2nd Semester last year, 2015, through March 14, 2016 Write a 1 to 2 page essay that demonstrates your aptitude in each of the four pillars of the National Honor Society (Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service). Write a detailed proposal for a Community Service Project that can be carried out within the National Honor Society. (You may be asked to follow through on this idea next year with some fellow NHS members.)