NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY STUDENTINFORMATION/ACTIVITIES 2024-2025 APPLICATION

Incomplete information or failure to follow directions in any way may jeopardize your selection. In addition, if selected as a member, you must understand fully that you are subject to dismissal from NHS if you do not maintain the standards of scholarship, leadership, service, and character that were used as a basis for your selection.

Name

Address

Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

Counselor

I certify that to the best of my knowledge, all information included is accurate and correct, and that I have reviewed and understood the packet information.

Student Signature	Parent/Guardian Signature

____ Check here if you have previously applied to CNEC National Honor Society.

I understand that past and or future acts of cheating, plagiarism, Ed. Code violations and code of ethic violations could result in denial or dismissal of NHS membership.

Due Date: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 Application Turn-In: PDF attached in email to Ms. Wood
Please direct any questions regarding NHS to Ms. Wood: tinawood@cusd.com

Clovis North High School NHSApplication General Directions 2024-2025
Requirements:

·	Applicants must have a minimum cumulative Weighted GPAof a 3.8

Categories:

·	 There are 4 category sections: Scholarship + exam section, Character section, Leadership section, and Service section. A well-rounded application includes all category sections.
·	Description and examples are listed at the top of each category page.

·	 Only list and check the boxes for activities that have been completed. Do Not list activities for your current year in school.
·	To be competitive, strive for at least 20 points in each category.

·	 Adult Sponsor Information: Name and email required. If out of country, phone and email are required.
·	Service page: 1. List your service hours

2. Provide each sponsor the QR code to verify hours. ·	Parents may not be used as a verification for Service Hours.
·	If the adult sponsor is a CNEC staff member, don’t list a phone number or email.

Application Tips

·	Handwritten applications will not be accepted.

·	 The packet is PDF fillable. Please download the packet, save it as a PDF, and submit the packet by attaching it as a PDF.
·	If you are using a MAC, please switch to a PC. The formatting will be off if trying to complete on a MAC.
·	The boxes are easy, just click the box for the grade in which you completed the activity.

·	 Adult sponsors will be verified by phone or email. Please make sure you check in with the adult sponsor of an activity and let them know that you will be reporting hours in your application.
·	Use the Google Form for adult sponsor verification.

·	Check your school email for correspondence from CNEC NHS

Application Questions

·	How is the Packet Evaluated:

o Applications are evaluated based on the information you provide.

o Once your packet is received your name is removed and you become an NHS packet number for the panel of evaluators. The evaluators don’t see your name, only your packet number.
o Applications are evaluated objectively on a points system described at the top of each section.

Please direct any questions regarding NHS to Tina Wood in the CNEC Counseling Office tinawood@cusd.com

This section is for listing awards and honors. Examples of qualifying awards include :Principal's Honor SCHOLARSHIP	Roll (4.0), High Honor Roll (3.76-3.99), CSF, Co-Curicular, Performing Arts, AP Scholar, Scholar
Athlete, Eagle Scout, Boys/Girls State, Science Fair, History Day, Speech & Debate, Art Awards, Danny Awards, Athletic Awards, etc. Point value of 1, 2 or 3 points based on the level of recognition (local, state or national) as well as the selectivity of the award. The maximum point value for this section is 30.

Honor, Recognition, Award
	
Description ofaward, include ifit’s local, state or national, and the awarding organization
	Check each grade honor was received
	Name of adult sponsor and phone number required.
(See General Directions * for clarification)
		
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SCHOLARSHIP (Examinations)

Please list scores of 3, 4, or 5 on AP Examinations. 1, 2, or 3 points will be awarded based on the respective level of performance for each. Points in this section count toward the Scholarship Section.

Name of AP Examination
	Grade Level
	Score received

					

					

					

CHARACTER

Listed in the boxes below should be membership in school and community groups, participation inclubs, jobs, and teams. Examples include band, choir, drama, school clubs, academic teams, and athletic teams. 1, 2, or 3 points will be awarded based upon the level of participation and the time commitment for eachactivity. A maximum of two clubs can be listed in this section. Note that application electives (yearbook, peer counseling or leadership) should be listed here and that major leadership roles, i.e., elected officer, involvement inISC, should be listed on leadership page. The maximum value for this section is30 points.

Activity or Participation
	Description ofactivity including any tryouts required for membership. Also discuss level ofparticipation (local, state ornational), timecommitment and the organization name.
	Check each grade honor received
	
Name of adult sponsor and phone number required.
(See General Directions * for clarification)

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LEADERSHIP

List in the boxes below elected or appointed leadership positions held in school, community or occupational activities in which students were directly responsible for leading or motivating others. Examples include club officer, student body officers, team captain (don’t repeat in Character/Scholarship), or leadership role in a job or community activity. The section maximum is 30 points.

Leadership Position
	Description ofposition including whether elected or appointed. Describe your responsibilities and skills needed to execute leadership duties. Include level ofparticipation, time commitment, and name of organization.
	Check each grade honor received
	
Name of adult sponsor and phone number required.
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SERVICE

List volunteer work inthe community and atschool inthe boxes provided. Examples include hospital volunteering, teaching Sunday School, Scout projects, volunteering at elementary school, charitable fundraising, etc. Note that fundraising done directly for your benefit (i.e. bake sale for a band trip) should not belisted. Also, service activities such aspolitical campaigning or church membership campaigning should not belisted. 1 point isawarded for each/every 10 hours. The section maximum is30 points.

School or Community
	Service Activity 
	Description ofwhat was done to help the school or the community and which organization(s)
 	were involved in the event.	
	Hours per week
	Weeks per year
	Date(s) of service
	
Total Hours
	Name of adult sponsor and phone number required.
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CLOVIS
NORTH
HIGH
SCHOOL
NHS SERVICE VERIFICATION CODE
ADULT SPONSOR TO VERIFY HOURS FOR SERVICE CATEGORY

NATIONAL
HONOR
SOCIETY
NHS APPLICANT WILL NEED TO LIST HOURS IN THE SERVICE SECTION.
SPONSOR WILL USE CODE TO VERIFY HOURS LISTED