NHS Application Materials
New applicants must submit evidence of meeting all requirements at an individual interview in the first week of April:
● 2 letters of recommendation (printed or emailed to ccoleman@salemk12.org)
● Documentation of Community Service Hours with verification
● Documentation of extracurricular activities with advisor signature
● Personal Statement (One page essay on why you want to join, and how you represent the four pillars of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character)
● Up to date transcript (3.30 or higher GPA)
Returning members do not need to interview, but must still submit the following by April 1st:
● Documentation of Community Service Hours with verification
● Documentation of extracurricular activities with advisor signature
● Up to date transcript (3.30 or higher GPA)
Sign up for your interview time slot for next week! You must interview in order to be considered for induction to the National Honor Society.
https://calendar.app.google/sQWH4Kx3pqpJgszb9
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What is the National Honor Society?
The National Honor Society is a national organization whose purpose “shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.”
By applying for membership, you are committing yourself to uphold all four pillars of the organization: Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character.
Are you eligible to apply?
Scholarship: Maintain a GPA of 3.30 or better on the SHS grading scale
Leadership: Demonstrate leadership in activities in the community. Participate in at least 3 extracurricular activities at Salem High School or in the community.
Service: Render service to the community. Complete at least 20 hours of service in the 12 months prior to application April 1st 2024. 6 hours of service must be academically focused (ex. Tutoring at Saltonstall or in the tutoring center at SHS))
Character: Develop character by modeling positive behavior in the school and community. This will be measured by an applicant interview, Salem High School academic and behavior records, faculty evaluation form and letters of recommendation will be used to assess your character.
How to apply:
Join the NHS Google Classroom: y524dam (Students Only)
Attend all NHS meetings and events
Gather and/or maintain the above mentioned requirements.
Sign up for and complete an Interview for membership the first week in April.
Communicate any questions or concerns with Ms. Coleman (ccoleman@salemk12.org) or the NHS Officers (Austin Ryan, Chloe Magee, Jessica Valatka, Tilda Rieder)
Meeting Schedule
National Honor Society Meetings, 2nd floor of the IMC, Classroom space, 2:40 PM -3:20 PM
Dates:
Monday November 6th
Tuesday December 12th
Tuesday January 9th
Monday February 5th
Tuesday March 12th
(New applicant interviews will take place April 1st-5th after school)
Tuesday April 9th
April/May TBD Induction Ceremony
Tuesday May 21st (Senior's Last Meeting)
Monday June 3rd (Officer Election for 24-25 school year)
