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For students seeking membership in the National Honor Society please read the following:
For students seeking membership in the National Honor Society please read the following:
Academic Pillar: Sophomore and Junior students must carry a cumulative 3.25 unweighted GPA in order to be considered for membership. Letters are sent to those academically eligible in the early part of the second semester.
Academic Pillar: Sophomore and Junior students must carry a cumulative 3.25 unweighted GPA in order to be considered for membership. Letters are sent to those academically eligible in the early part of the second semester.
Service Pillar: A. Students with a minimum of 40 hours of community service within 1 calendar year before the submission of the Student Information Form will be considered for membership.
Service Pillar: A. Students with a minimum of 40 hours of community service within 1 calendar year before the submission of the Student Information Form will be considered for membership.
Community service is generally considered to be those actions taken by the student which are done for or on behalf of others (not including family members) without any direct financial or material compensation to the individual performing the service. These should be activities in which you participate in for the good of your community. Please note, just because you are not paid does not mean you are SERVING the community, and also compensation is not just monetary. If you are serving to raise a grade, make a team, or become a counselor, those would not be community service (an exception would be for Boy or Girl Scout badges).
Community service is generally considered to be those actions taken by the student which are done for or on behalf of others (not including family members) without any direct financial or material compensation to the individual performing the service. These should be activities in which you participate in for the good of your community. Please note, just because you are not paid does not mean you are SERVING the community, and also compensation is not just monetary. If you are serving to raise a grade, make a team, or become a counselor, those would not be community service (an exception would be for Boy or Girl Scout badges).
Acceptable examples of NHS-application worthy service include volunteering at hospitals, HV library, HV Youth Center, participation in MiniThon, Boy or Girl Scouts service projects, or other volunteer groups. Service activities should be in-person activities.
Acceptable examples of NHS-application worthy service include volunteering at hospitals, HV library, HV Youth Center, participation in MiniThon, Boy or Girl Scouts service projects, or other volunteer groups. Service activities should be in-person activities.
The Faculty Council has determined the following activities are not considered community service for purposes of NHS candidate selection:
The Faculty Council has determined the following activities are not considered community service for purposes of NHS candidate selection:
- Volunteering or working for free at a store or office.
- Counselor in Training activities. Voluntary counseling work past any training period is acceptable.
- Team building activities for school sports.
- Club activities that take place during the school day OR are mandatory for maintaining club membership
Tutoring, unless done through a formal organization. Applicants who tutored students through the NHS tutoring program will be considered to have performed NHS-application worthy service.
Finally, with regard to the Student Information Form essay, the Faculty Council is very familiar with MiniThon and encourages students participating in selection to write about something else other than Thon for their essay. The Faculty Council acknowledges the outstanding work MiniThon does in the fight against pediatric cancer and its importance to the Lower Moreland community.
Finally, with regard to the Student Information Form essay, the Faculty Council is very familiar with MiniThon and encourages students participating in selection to write about something else other than Thon for their essay. The Faculty Council acknowledges the outstanding work MiniThon does in the fight against pediatric cancer and its importance to the Lower Moreland community.
B. All applicants are strongly recommended to keep thorough records of your community service including specific dates, current contact information, and hours volunteered to assist in completing the Student Information Form.
B. All applicants are strongly recommended to keep thorough records of your community service including specific dates, current contact information, and hours volunteered to assist in completing the Student Information Form.
Character and Leadership Pillars: Examples of criteria used in the Teacher Survey for Character and Leadership ratings of students (used by the Faculty Council* in the selection process) are listed below.
Character and Leadership Pillars: Examples of criteria used in the Teacher Survey for Character and Leadership ratings of students (used by the Faculty Council* in the selection process) are listed below.
RATING DESCRIPTORS
CHARACTER
a. Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously.
b. Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability).
c. Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc.
d. Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability.
e. Shows courtesy, concern and respect for others.
f. Observes instructions and rules, punctuality, and faithfulness both inside and outside of the classroom.
g. Manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing willingness to profit by the mistakes of others.
h. Actively helps promote positive relationships and environment.
LEADERSHIP (OR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL)
a. Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles and making suggestions.
b. Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities.
c. Exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals.
d. Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school.
e. Is able to delegate responsibilities.
f. Exemplifies positive attitudes.
g. Inspires positive behavior in others.
h. Demonstrates academic initiative.
i. Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, conducting business effectively and efficiently, and without prodding, demonstrates reliability and dependability.
j. Is a forerunner in the classroom, at work, and in school or community activities.
k. Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted.
RATINGS
5 – Excellent
4 – Good
3 – Average
2 – Below Average
1 - Weak
Please note in order to preserve objectivity, the Faculty Council's review of the Student Information Form and the Teacher Survey for Character and Leadership is anonymous, meaning the student's name is removed from both documents and each student participating in the selection process is assigned a number instead. Only the Advisor knows the identity of the students participating. The Advisor oversees and facilitates the meeting(s) of the Faculty Council but does not cast a vote.
Please note in order to preserve objectivity, the Faculty Council's review of the Student Information Form and the Teacher Survey for Character and Leadership is anonymous, meaning the student's name is removed from both documents and each student participating in the selection process is assigned a number instead. Only the Advisor knows the identity of the students participating. The Advisor oversees and facilitates the meeting(s) of the Faculty Council but does not cast a vote.
For additional information click on the About tab for the Chapter Bylaws (including Article IV Nomination and Selection, and Article IX Dismissal and Probation).
For additional information click on the About tab for the Chapter Bylaws (including Article IV Nomination and Selection, and Article IX Dismissal and Probation).
*The Faculty Council is comprised of 5 Lower Moreland High School faculty and staff members.
*The Faculty Council is comprised of 5 Lower Moreland High School faculty and staff members.
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