2007 Belleville West National Honor Society

The NHS was founded to recognize the ideas of scholarship, leadership, character and service. It differs from an honor roll system in that an honor roll system is based solely on GPA, whereas NHS candidates must demonstrate service, character and leadership. Membership in NHS is both an honor and a commitment.

Eligibility Requirements:

Students with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA at the end of sophomore and junior year may submit an application for a faculty committee review. If approved, the NHS applicant has the responsibility to demonstrate scholarship, leadership, character and service.

Time Commitment:

Minimum 50 hours community service. Attendance at NHS meetings is required.

Procedure for Joining:

Submit application for faculty committee review.

Activity Time Period:

Year round. Service hours may be met during the summer.

Mmbership Limit:

None

Important Dates for NHS Candidates

2007-2008

May 17, 2007 - MANDATORY MEETING at 8 a.m. in B113

August 23, 2007 - MANDATORY MEETING at 8 a.m. in B113 for all Junior candidates and new Senior candidates ONLY.  Returning seniors do NOT have to attend.

August 24, 2007 - NHS Interest Surveys (for new candidates) or Senior Updates (for continuing candidates) AND dues must be in to your advisor by close of school **Make sure that these are signed by your parent or guardian

September 7, 2007 - Outside Agency Contracts are due (only if you are using an outside agency) to your adviser by 3:30 p.m.

September 20, 2007 - MANDATORY MEETING at 8 a.m. in B113.

September 21, 2007 - Agency Contracts are due by close of school to your appropriate adviser

September 29, 2007 - Fall Unity Project:  Belleville Area Humane Society Poochfest

November 29, 2007 - MANDATORY MEETING at 8 a.m. in B113

February 28, 2008 - MANDATORY MEETING at 8 a.m. in B113

April 4, 2008 - Spring Unity Project:  Campus Blood Drive

May 4, 2008 - NHS banquet and induction at Our Lady of the Snows.  Date is tentative depending on the availability of the banquet location.  All candidates, members, and their families should plan on atttending.

*Schedule is subject to change.  Check the Daily Bulletin online at www.bths201.org/west for more information

*Schedule does not include Special Meetings or Officer Meetings as needed

*Consult your NHS Meeting Policy if you have questions regarding mandatory meetings.

Mr. Hentze can be found in B232 and Mrs. Quandt is located in B118

Agency Contract

Candidate Letter

Community Service Instructions

FAQ

Hours Log

Interest Survey

NHS Approved Agency List

NHS Meeting Policy

NHS Statement

Outside Agency Application

Returning Candidates

Senior Update

Unity Project Form

Volunteer Plan

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