National Honor Society (NHS)
Sponsors:
Rachel Clements
Rachel_L_Clements@mcpsmd.org
Jenn McBride Jennifer_K_McBride @mcpsmd.org
Clarksburg High School’s Inaugural Chapter of National Honor Society
Purposes of National Honor Society
- To create enthusiasm for scholarship
- To stimulate a desire to render service
- To promote leadership
- To develop character
CLARKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Each candidate for membership to the National Honor Society is required to demonstrate outstanding qualities of character, service, leadership, and scholarship. Selection to membership in the Clarksburg High School chapter of the National Honor Society necessitates meeting the following requirements which are further explained below:
- cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.57
- completed graduation requiremtn of SSL hours
- recommendations from teachers
- leadership experience/qualities
Scholarship
Candidates must be juniors or seniors who have attended Clarksburg
High School for the equivalent of at least one semester by induction.
Candidates must have a cumulative un-weighted grade point average of 3.57 at the time of their application, as of the last marking period report card.
The candidate must have completed four academic courses each semester for grades 9, 10, and 11. For the 12th grade year, the candidate must be enrolled in four academic courses.
Leadership-Two Options for Demonstration of Leadership
Option 1-The candidate must have held at least one elected or appointed position in a school or community organization for a time period equivalent to one semester.
Option 2-The candidate will show evidence of leadership using the criteria listed on the leadership page which must be documented by two Clarksburg Staff members.
Leadership positions are those in which the student is responsible for directing or motivating others. For example, playing on a team is NOT a leadership position; managing a team with associated leadership responsibilities would be. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure that your qualifications are clearly and specifically outlined in the letter of reference.
Service
The candidate must have earned the graduation requirement for SSL hours for their grade level. Example class of 2008 needs 60 SSL hours.
Character
A candidate for the Clarksburg High School National Honor Society must also maintain and uphold a good character befitting a member of the school and the community at large. Candidates must not have been in violation of school rules (suspensions or loss of credit) or civic laws during the semester prior to their candidacy.
Students who are applying for membership to the National Honor Society must also submit the following application materials:
1. Five teacher evaluation forms must be completed by teachers who have taught the student during the last two years. At least two must be from this year. A student will be
considered ineligible if the score less than an average of 4 points per sheet, and/or if
they receive more than three scores of 3 or lower on an evaluation statement.
2. A one page information sheet that includes co-curricular activities and work experience.
3. A leadership evaluation form, Option 1 or 2, clearly describing the student’s leadership activities, signed by the appropriate supervisor(s).
4. Unofficial copy of the student’s current transcript. Must show community service hours.
5. Reference checklist with signatures of each individual completing application materials.
Member Responsibilities
1. Each member must maintain the above standards used in the selection process.
2. Each member is obliged to participate regularly in the chapter service projects.
3. Each member is obliged to attend chapter meetings, which will be held once a month.
4. Each member shall be responsible for choosing an individual service project. The project should consist of at least ten hours of service and should reflect the particular talents and interests of the member. This project is in addition to the chapter service projects in which all members participate. Each member must also participate in at least two other individual projects or a second group & individual project.
If you feel you meet these qualifications and would like a candidate package please pick one up from Ms. Clements in room 203.