Transcript - duPont Manual High School

duPont Manual
National Honor
Society
Welcome
NHS is the most prestigious organization at most
any high school in the Nation
 No exception at Manual
 NHS members are the best of the best of best of
the best
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What NHS is Looking For
Well-rounded, self-motivated students that are
committed to academics & service
 If interested to pad your resume, NHS not the best
organization for you
 Closely evaluate your time commitments
(academics, extra curricular, employment,
family…)
 NHS obligations combined with upper level class
work can be demanding (25% attrition per year)
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Got What it Takes?
Review the qualities that applicants for
duPont Manual’s NHS are expected to
possess
 If you possess these qualities, then you are
well on your way to becoming a member of
Manual’s NHS
 Several steps to the application process
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Selection Process?
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There is really not a selection process. It is really
more of an application process. If:
– You meet the specified criteria for each area of
the application process
– Complete the application correctly to show you
meet the specified criteria
– Provide all information, signatures, etc.,
requested by the application
– Turn the completed application in by the specified
deadline with your check attached
– You will make it to the 2nd round (summer proj)
Application Process
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Watch the rest of the duPont
Manual NHS presentation
Go to NHS web site on
duPontManual.com
– School Center
– Student Organizations
– National Honor Society
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Download the teacher
recommendation forms &
give to 3 teachers
Application Process
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The next step is to fill out
your Personal Information.
See the Membership
section on the Manual NHS
website.
Application Process
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Download & complete the
Manual NHS application form
(MS Word file)
– Applications not fully
completed will not be
reviewed.
– Applications must be
completed electronically.
Application Process
Verify that all info on
application accurately
represents you
 Print out the completed
application
 Print the required
sentence “in your own
handwriting” where
indicated.
 Attach a $25 check, made
out to duPont Manual NHS
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Application Process
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Take application to notary
public where you & your
parent or guardian will
sign
Turn in the completed,
notarized application
(Room 206) by 2:30 pm on
the last day that school is
in session in February.
You (or your parents ) CAN NOT just drop off the
application. There are 2 forms to sign (NHS & MRF).
Applications that are just dropped off WILL NOT be
reviewed.
Application Process
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Late applications will not be accepted, even if you
have excused absence on the day the applications
are due (i.e. field trip, etc.)
Turn application in early to assure meeting the
deadline
By signing application, you are agreeing to allow the
NHS officers, sponsor, and faculty council members
to review all info provided or that may be needed in
the future to verify compliance with NHS
membership requirements
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Signing also signifies you have read the
Constitution & Bylaws & had any questions
you might have answered.
Application Process
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All decisions regarding students’ acceptance
or non-acceptance to NHS are final and
there is no appeals process
All those with complete and qualifying
applications will be informed in late April or
Early May that they are official candidates.
They maintain their candidate status until:
– Verification of cumulative GPA 3.5000 or
higher after spring term
– Submitting completed summer project
with appropriate documentation by the
indicated deadline
– Induction ceremony in early September
Committee Look Fors
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Scholarship
– Cumulative GPA above 3.5000 & explain
any semester grades below a “C”
– Counselor’s office must verify
– If selected during initial phase, you
will be an official candidate until
cumulative GPA verified after current
semester
Committee Look Fors
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Leadership
– MUST show you have been active in the
classroom, school or community
organizations during your high school
years
– List the names of organizations and any
special recognition, awards, or honors
(including scholarships) that you may
have received
– Indicate if you hold or have held an
office or were a candidate for an office,
be sure too include all the specifics on
the application
Committee Look Fors
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Service
– Service is defined as a positive, non-self-
serving contribution to the welfare of
others
– Selection committee looking for record
of active school and/or community
service during your years at MHS
– List all service projects completed or
involved in since you began 9th grade,
include name of the organization, name
of project, contact person or phone
number & relevant specifics of
involvement
Committee Look Fors
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Character
– NHS members MUST exemplify good character
(Write how you personally best exemplify
character)
– List specifics of any referrals or disciplinary
actions (includes excessive tardies, absences,
phones In class)
– Submit 3 Teacher Recommendations (forms found
on duPont Manual NHS website)
– Give your teachers plenty of time before the deadline
– MUST have 3 recommendations from teachers at
Manual who have had you as student or part of an EC
activity.
– Committee is looking for 3 “Very Good” or better
recommendations and an exemplary discipline
record. Any marks from a single teacher in the
shaded area typically results in non-selection.
Committee Look Fors
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Work Experience, Recognition, Awards
& EC
– List job experiences, honors, or
recognitions
– Include summer jobs, names of the
employers & position held, and then any
relevant specifics that may be pertinent to
the selection committee
– Working during your high school years is not a
requirement for NHS; however, having done so
while meeting all the other requirements of
membership may help strengthen application
– List all extracurricular involvement under
this heading as well (discussed on next
slide)
Committee Look Fors
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Extracurricular Activities
– Manual NHS is looking for wellrounded members
– Committee is looking for
involvement in at least two
Extracurricular activities, one of
which must be a Manual High
School activity
Thank You.
Good luck & we look
forward to having you in
our organization.