January 7 (Friday) Fall Hours DUE @ 4:30 p.m.
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SHEPTON
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INFORMATION Selection Procedure
In September,
all eligible sophomores receive invitations to become candidates for membership
in Shepton's chapter of the National Honor Society.
The initial criterion for selection is a cumulative grade point average of 3.6
or higher. Additionally, students must have been in attendance in the Plano ISD
for one full semester to be eligible. Membership
induction for NHS will occur in May 2011.
National Honor Society membership
is not a right guaranteed to all students; it is an honor granted by the
faculty to students who uphold the four ideals of National Honor Society:
scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Shepton's selection procedure for National Honor
Society is based on standards provided by the National Association of Secondary
School Principals, the national organization governing NHS. All
students must follow this process to be inducted in the spring. 1. In September, tenth grade students who have
attended at least one full semester in PISD and who have a cumulative grade
point average of 3.6 or higher will be invited to become candidates for NHS.
They will receive information about dues and about NHS policies at that time.
[Students who become eligible in the spring will receive information in January
about candidacy.] 2. Students will spend the year participating in
activities and service projects with the organization. Students must earn 8
service hours each semester to
remain eligible for induction. These may be achieved through volunteer service
to the school (maximum of 2 hours) or the community. 3. Students should display behavior consistent
with the standards of scholarship, leadership, and character. This includes
taking an active part in club activities, being a role model for students at
Shepton, maintaining the Stallion Standard, and showing academic and personal
integrity in and out of the classroom. 4. In January and April, students will turn in
completed service hours. Grade eligibility will be re-evaluated in January. The
names of all students who have paid their dues, satisfied the GPA requirement,
and completed their service hours will be submitted to the faculty for
approval. The faculty will consider the candidates in terms of the four ideals
of NHS and will submit evaluations of the students being considered. 5. A five-member Faculty Council selected by the
principal will meet to review the candidates for membership. NHS sponsors will
not serve on this council. The council will consider the comments and concerns
from the faculty regarding any candidate's character, leadership, scholarship,
or service and will select the candidates who will be invited to be inducted.
The National Honor Society does not operate on a quota system; all students
whom the Faculty Council feels uphold the ideals of National Honor Society and
who complete the requirements for membership will be invited to join the
organization. 6. Students will be notified of their selection
or non-selection prior to the induction ceremony. Students must be formally
inducted to be considered National Honor Society Members. Membership in the
Shepton National Honor Society will be transferred to Plano West Senior High
after students leave Shepton. The Ideals of National Honor Society
Scholarship: Students must maintain a grade point average
of 3.6 or higher to remain eligible for membership in N.H.S. At the end of the
fall semester candidates whose cumulative GPA is below 3.6 will no longer be
eligible for membership at Shepton. These students may qualify again for
membership during their junior or senior years of high school. Leadership: National Honor Society students are leaders both in and
out of the classroom. N.H.S. candidates should demonstrate qualities of
leadership on a daily basis by following school rules and policies, and by
setting an example for other Shepton students with their actions. Candidates
also have opportunities to demonstrate leadership by serving as a N.H.S.
officer and by volunteering to organize service activities for the organization.
If you have ideas for a service project you would like to be in charge of,
please talk to one of the sponsors or officers. Service: National Honor Society candidates are required to
perform 8 hours of service per semester to remain eligible for membership. All
service hours should be recorded on a form available from an adviser or from
the NHS bulletin board located in the main foyer. The signature of an adult who
will vouch for participation must verify service hours. All 8 hours may be community service hours
but some hours may be related to school, religion, and other volunteer
organizations. However, you are limited
to 2 hours in each of the following categories,
with only 4 hours coming from the following three areas while the other 4 are
community based: • Only 2 school hours:
volunteering via another school club/organization; helping a teacher
after school will not count as service hours • Only 2 faith-based hours:
church choir, children’s program, bingo night, etc. • Only 2 other service groups to which you belong: boy or girl scouts, junior league,
neighborhood watch group, etc. Community Service includes but is not limited
to: • visits to nursing homes • elementary carnivals • Habitat for Humanities • Feeding the homeless • Bell Ringing for Salvation Army • Raising money through walks/runs to cure cancer,
diseases, charities • Friday Night Friends • Working for the SPCA • Volunteering in a public library Community Service does not include: • Cleaning your room • line judge at your brother’s soccer game • filing papers in your father’s office • walking your neighbor’s dog • babysitting for your little sisters • shopping for gifts for your mom and dad • playing piano or dancing in a recital Service hour sheets will be due on the dates below.
PLEASE NOTE THESE DEADLINES CAREFULLY BECAUSE THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!!! 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2011 2nd semester hours due CHARACTER: The Shepton High School
faculty considers character to be an extremely important factor in selecting
students for National Honor Society. During the year, you should make every
effort to demonstrate character traits that let those around you know that you
are a person worthy of admission to an honor society. Your Shepton student
planner contains information on Active Character Traits and on Student Status.
National Honor Society candidates should strive to embody traits such as
honesty, tolerance, integrity, school spirit, success within the rules, respect
for others and perseverance. Students violating the student code of conduct
or involved in an incident of cheating may be denied membership by the Faculty
Council. [Note: Cheating is defined in the Student Handbook and includes both
in-class work, such as tests and quizzes, and homework assignments.] Final
Notes National
Honor Society is your organization, and its activities this year will be
determined by your willingness to become involved. Please let me know if there
is any way I can assist you in making this year a positive and rewarding
experience for you. |
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