Teague NJHS Candidate Form

Teague middle school NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY SELECTION CANDIDATE PACKET BEFORE YOU COMPLETE THE CANDIDATE PACKET FOR NJHS SELECTION, PLEASE UNDERSTAND: NJHS selection of seventh and eighth graders is based on the following five (5) separate (but equal!) areas of eligibility. You must be able to show ALL FIVE areas in order to obtain membership. 1) Scholarship - 3.6 cumulative GPA. You have already met this criterion. 2) Leadership - Evidence of leadership roles in the school and/or community and/or work and involvement in school organizations and activities MUST be shown. 3) Community Service - need to show a commitment to community service, at a minimum 5 hours. (Community service = volunteer activities that you do NOT get paid for. A student assistant class, singing in a choir, etc. does not count towards the community service commitment.) 4) Character –is determined by teacher recommendations, your attendance, tardy and disciplinary referral history. Please note that a referral for cheating will automatically disqualify your candidacy. 5) Citizenship- Candidates must participate in at least one ongoing club or activity that they have been involved in before the selection process began. The club or activity may be school based, or it may take place outside of school. Evidence MUST be shown. YOU MUST SHOW STRENGTH IN ALL 5 OF THESE AREAS OF ELIGIBILITY IN ORDER TO BE SELECTED FOR TEAGUE’S NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP. Also, before completing the candidate forms, please consider carefully the commitment that NJHS will require.

1. Students are expected to maintain a GPA of 3.6 or above.

2. Students are expected to attend two meetings per month. Students are excused from two (2) meetings without a note from the parent. If an emergency arises after two missed meetings, students must notify the adviser and submit a note from the parent explaining the absence.

3. Students are expected to participate in at least one group service project with the Teague Middle School NJHS Chapter. (At least three opportunities will be offered during the school year, and students must attend one.)

4. Each member shall have the responsibility for choosing and participating in an individual service project(s) that reflects his or her particular talents and interests. This should consist of 10 hours of service. This is in addition to the chapter project to which all members contribute. Service hours MUST be started after the induction ceremony (for new inductees) and completed by the end of the school year, that is (November –May). Please note that up to five of the ten hours can be school based. Students must show proof by completing the Teague NJHS Community Service Verification Form and submitting it to the chapter adviser.

5. Annual dues for our chapter is $10. The Teague National Junior Honor Society meets every other Thursday of the month. We meet from 4-5PM in the Media Center.

For students who do choose to begin the selection process, please complete the following:  IMMEDIATELY print the Candidate Form, Teacher Recommendation Forms, and the Teague NJHS Citizenship Recommendation Form.

 Cut apart and distribute the Teacher Recommendation forms to TWO of your current teachers. MAKE SURE you FILL IN YOUR NAME before you give the recommendation form to your teachers. Your teachers will be returning the forms to the advisers’ boxes.

 Complete the candidate form.

 PLEASE NOTE: The Candidate Form must be signed by both you AND A PARENT. Without both of these signatures, the form will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. There is a VERY short turnaround for this selection process –please note the deadline below.

DEADLINE: Candidate Forms Due no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, November 6th, 2017. Turn in to the front office or to Ms. Clarke’s Room 6-118 or Mrs. Beck’s Room 6-101. NO EXCEPTIONS TO DEADLINE! Candidate Form on Next Page Teague NJHS Candidate Form

Directions: Please complete all sections. Type or print all information and submit it by November 6 th , 2017. Do not be modest. Every bit of information will be used by the Faculty Council to assist with the fair consideration of your candidacy during the selection process.

COMPLETION AND SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM DOES NOT GUARANTEE SELECTION. Should you have questions about this form, please contact Peggy Clarke at 407-320-1492 [email protected].

I. Administrative Information

______Name Current Grade Level Quarters at Teague

II. Leadership Roles – List all elected or appointed leadership positions or other positions of responsibility held in school, community, or work activities. Only those positions in which you were responsible for directing or motivating others should be included (e.g. elected officer for the student body, class, or club; committee chairperson; team captain; newspaper editor; or other community leader). Please include the name of the adult responsible for supervising your leadership in each position.

Leadership Role Grade Activity/Organization Supervising Adult Level(s) with phone number

III. Service Activities – List service activities in which you have participated. These can be individual, or group service projects done either in or out of school. Generally, service activities are those that are done for or on behalf of others (not including immediate family members) for which no compensation (monetary or otherwise) has been given. List the estimated number of hours you invested while performing this service. Students must show proof by way of a signed letter from the activity advisor or a certificate of completion must be attached to the Student Information packet.

Activity Grade Level(s) Hours of Service

IV. Other Activities – List all other school-based or community activities in which you have participated and note any major accomplishments in each. These should be any activities in or out of school in which you participated for the betterment of yourself and/or community (e.g. clubs, teams, musical groups, religious groups, Boy or Girl Scouts, community art endeavors, etc.). Do not repeat participation already listed above. Please include the name of the adult supervisor of each activity. ONE advisor of a club or activity will need to complete a recommendation form that will comment on the candidate’s leadership and character.

Activity Grade Accomplishments Name of Supervising Adult Level(s) with phone number V. Recognition and Awards – Please list any honors or recognition that you have received that support your candidacy for membership in the Honor Society. Awards/Recognitions Grade Supervising Adult Level(s) with phone number

VI. STUDENT ESSAY – Please read the following guidelines for selection to membership in the National Junior Honor Society. Then write or type an essay giving the reasons you feel you are qualified for membership on a separate sheet of paper.

The following guidelines define the criteria of leadership, service, character, and citizenship.

The student who exercises leadership: 1. demonstrates leadership in the classroom and in school activities 2. is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted 3. exemplifies positive attitudes 4. inspires positive behavior in others 5. exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals

The student who serves: 1. is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude 2. works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities 3. cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school 4. shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students

The student of character: 1. takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously 2. cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property and behavior both inside and outside of the classroom/school 3. manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to the rules, and avoids cheating on assigned work and tests 4. exemplifies desirable qualities of personality (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, and stability)

The student who demonstrates citizenship: 1. understands the importance of civic involvement 2. has a high regard for freedom, justice, and the American form of government 3. participates in school and community activities

VII. Signatures

I understand that completing and submitting this form does not guarantee selection to the Teague National Junior Honor Society. I attest that the information presented here is complete and accurate. If selected, I agree to abide by the standards and guidelines of the chapter and to fulfill all of my membership obligations to the best of my ability.

Student signature: ______Date: ______

1st Period Teacher Name: ______I/we have reviewed the full Candidate Information Packet provided to us by the chapter. In addition, I/we have read the information submitted by my son/daughter on this form and can verify that it is true, accurate, and complete.

Parent signature: ______Date: ______

Parent e-mail/phone: ______