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MAINLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 1301 Oak Avenue

Linwood, New Jersey 08221-1698 www.mainlandregional.net

Phone (609) 927-4151 Fax (609) 927-1942

Mark C. Marrone Kim Jensen Michael GatleyChief Administrator Business Administrator Athletic Director

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Congratulations on being eligible for membership in the David Myers Chapter of the National Honor Society at Mainland Regional High School. Your weighted grade point average of a 4.2 or above has made you eligible for membership. However, this does not mean that your membership is guaranteed; your membership is also based on outstanding character, leadership, and service. Attached is a packet that will help the NHS Faculty Council determine your character, leadership, and service.

Please fill out this packet as completely and as accurately as possible. Put your name on the first sheet only.THESE PACKETS ARE DUE to the National Honor Society Advisors, Mrs. Betson or Mr. McKeever, September 20th, 2019. If you are absent from school on September 20, 2019, have someone drop it off for you. NO packets will be accepted beyond that date.

Again, congratulations on your scholastic achievements. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Mr. Thomas McKeeverMs. LisaAnn BetsonNational Honor Society Advisors

MAINLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Student Interest and Information Form

Directions: Please complete all sections. Completion of this form does not guarantee selection. This packet is due September 20th, 2019. No packets will be accepted beyond that date. You may drop the completed packet off to Mrs. Betson’s or Mr. McKeever’s mailbox in the main office before that date.

You may complete this packet electronically in Acrobat (PDF) and print a hardcopy for submission, or you may complete this packet by hand. *Please be sure to proofread your packet and confirm all components are complete.*

NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________

I have read this packet in its entirety, and I verify that all information submitted in this packet is true and accurate:

Signature of Student: ________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian: _________________________________________________________________

List the five (5) people that you have given your Character Evaluation Form to (PLEASE PRINT):

1. Classroom Teacher #1: __________________________________________Date Given: ___________________



4. Club/Sport Advisor: ____________________________________________Date Given: ___________________

5. Community Service Sponsor:_____________________________________Date Given: ___________________

NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to: Follow-up with the five (5) people listed above to remind them about completing their Character Evaluation

Forms prior to final submission. Ensure that all Character Evaluations Forms are to be submitted to Mrs. Betson or Mr. McKeever by that

particular evaluator prior to the deadline and in the manner described in the Character section below. Complete each section in the NHS Selection Packet accurately and honestly so that it best reflects the student. Gather any relative documents, signatures, etc., necessary to submit a complete NHS Selection Packet. Contact Mrs. Betson or Mr. McKeever (room A-8 or the Math Office or at [email protected] or

[email protected]) prior to submitting his/her final packet if there are any question or problems in any area of the NHS Selection Packet.

mailto:[email protected]



Criteria for SelectionThe National Honor Society is designed to honor students who have distinguished themselves in the area of Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service:

1. SCHOLARSHIP —The following criteria will define scholarship: a. A junior or senior must have a 4.2 or higher cumulative weighted grade point average in order to meet the

scholastic requirements for the National Honor Society. b. Once selected, members must maintain these high standards of scholarship

2. CHARACTER —The following criteria will define the student of character:a. Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciouslyb. Constantly exemplifies desirable qualities of personality, cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, and stabilityc. Upholds principles of morality and ethicsd. Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc.e. Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliabilityf. Shows courtesy, concern, and respect for othersg. Observes instructions and rules, punctuality, and faithfulness both inside and outside of the classroomh. Has powers of concentration and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studiesi. Manifest truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing

unwillingness to profit by the mistake of others.j. Actively helps to foster a positive school climate and sense of community and family

3. LEADERSHIP —The following criteria will define the student who exercises leadership:a. Is resourceful in proposing new solutions to problems, applying principles, and making suggestions.b. Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activitiesc. Exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideasd. Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the schoole. Is able to delegate responsibilitiesf. Exemplifies positive attitudes and inspires positive behavior in othersg. Demonstrates academic initiativeh. Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, conducts business efficiently and

effectively and is reliable and dependable without proddingi. Demonstrates leadership in the classroom, at work, and in school activitiesj. Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted

4. SERVICE —Service will be determined by the activity sheet signed by each advisor. The following criteria will help determine service:a. Service to Mainland through participation in School Activities/Sports:

i. Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitudeii. Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students

iii. Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the schooliv. Does committee and staff work without complaintv. Is willing to represent the class or school in inter-class and interscholastic competition

b. Self-Initiated Community Related Service:i. Participates in some outside activities: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church groups, volunteer services for

the aged, poor, or disadvantaged, family dutiesii. Volunteers dependable and well-organized assistance, is gladly available, and is willing to sacrifice

to offer assistanceiii. Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities


Selection ProcedureThe Mainland Honor Society is a national organization that promotes appropriate recognition for students who reflect outstanding accomplishments in the areas of Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service. When the National Honor Society was founded in 1921, it was hoped that the organization would not only recognize and encourage academic achievement but also develop other characteristics so essential to citizens in our democracy. While Scholarship is important and considered first, the founding fathers felt that Character, Leadership, and Service were as important for "the chief business of high schools is to make the greatest possible contribution to the realization of the American ideal of democracy."While Scholarship can be defined with grade point averages, Character, Leadership, and Service are subjectively defined. This does not mean that they are meaningless. They are qualities to be encouraged, developed, and rewarded. These qualities will also be emphasized during the membership year.

A. Selection Procedure:1. A junior or senior who has a minimum of a 4.2 weighted grade point average at the end of previous year is

eligible for consideration in the National Honor Society. Eligibility for membership does not guarantee selection.

2. All juniors and seniors who are eligible are given a Student Interest and Information Form to complete. These forms are not applications for membership and eligibility does not guarantee selection.

3. All faculty members are notified of eligible juniors and seniors and invited to make comments on candidates.

4. The National Honor Society advisor makes a folder for each candidate which includes the following: all aspects of the student's selection packet, with the student’s name removed and a number written at the top of each page, additional faculty comment forms, and discipline record.

5. A Faculty Council consisting of five (5) members of the faculty appointed by the principal meets and reviews all information in each numbered folder. The committee considers leadership, service, and character in making their selection. If the majority of the committee feels that the student has demonstrated outstanding leadership, service, and character, then the student is selected for membership. Due to the subjective nature of these requirements, a Faculty Council composed of different people might produce different results.

6. At the conclusion, those students that were not selected are re-evaluated and discussed. If the majority of the Faculty Council still feels that the candidate is unacceptable, then the student is not selected for membership. The Faculty Council does not retain the working papers or information forms after they reach their decision. These papers are not considered student records and are not retained by the school. Initiation, blackballing, hazing, or the like are expressly prohibited as part of the selection process of any National Honor Society activity whatsoever. Any chapter found in violation of this regulation risks losing its charter.

B. Appeals Procedure:1. Students or parents who wish to appeal the committee’s decision can contact the principal within five (5)

days of non-selection. The principal shall be a part of the local school district appeal process for non-selection. As per the National Honor Society Handbook, parents and students must understand that no student has a right to be selected for membership.

2. The principal will share the selection process with the parents and students, but will not question the judgment of the Faculty Council in reaching their decision. Only the final score can be reviewed.

3. If, however, the principal believes that a technical mistake has been made, such as the inadvertent omission of a student's name from the list of those qualified, the erroneous adding of scores, or the like, the principal may ask the Faculty Council to reconvene to review the situation.

4. In the absence of specific evidence to the contrary, however, the principal must assume that the members of the council are exercising their discretion in a legitimate manner and with good faith.

5. The principals’ decision is final. The superintendent, Board of Education, the National Council, and the NASSP will not review the judgment of the Faculty Council regarding selection of individual members to local chapters.

6. A final appeal can be made to the Commissioner of Education of the State of New Jersey.


Guidance for Students/Parents on the NHS Faculty Council and the Deliberation Process

SCHOLARSHIPThe student achieves the standard in this section simply through meeting the minimum weighted GPA requirement of 4.2.

LEADERSHIPThe scoring of Leadership takes into consideration the quality of leadership positions the student has held throughout high school, both in-school and outside of school (i.e. paid and/or unpaid work, community service organizations, sports, activities). Students are asked to report their leadership positions that they have held and choose up to 5 leadership qualities that demonstrate their abilities in these positions in the short answer section. Students will then be given an overall score for this section using established criteria as a guide.

SERVICE MRHS Related : The scoring of Service-MRHS Related takes into consideration how students utilize their

time at Mainland Regional High School per season (Fall/Winter/Spring). In considering the different levels of commitment given to and required by the various Mainland-based clubs and activities, participation in Tier 1 sports/clubs/activities will receive the highest weighting followed by Tier 2. In combination with the details provided in the completed Service chart (MRHS Related), the student's points per year will be examined and an overall score awarded in this section using established criteria as a guide.

o Tier System: Determinations for the Tier System placements are made by Faculty Council on a yearly basis as needed

Tier 1: All fall/winter/spring sports, academic team, drama club, marching band, mock trial, NJDFL, stage crew

Tier 2: All club sports and other MRHS clubs and activities not listed in Tier 1

Community Related & Self-Initiated : (non-paid, not required by sport/club): The scoring of Service- Community Related/Self-Initiated takes into consideration the time that students have volunteered, throughout high school, to organizations and events outside of school. Students are asked to report all hours that they spent doing work that was not mandated by, sponsored by, or organized by any club, sport, activity, etc. They are activities in which the student participated for the betterment of his/her community on his/her own initiation. In combination with the details provided in the completed Service chart (Community Related & Self-Initiated), a student's total number of hours, throughout high school, will be totaled and the student will then receive an overall score for this section using established criteria as a guide.

CHARACTERThe scoring of Character takes into consideration the quality of the five (5) Character Evaluation Forms, each of which containing two (2) ratings relative to Leadership and Character, as well as the student's disciplinary history and any honor code history over the course of his/her career at Mainland Regional HS. In combination with the details provided in the Character Evaluation Forms as well as any written statements and/or essays submitted by the student within this selection packet, the student will receive an overall score for this section using established criteria as a guide.


LeadershipThe scoring of Leadership takes into consideration the quality of the leadership positions the student has held throughout high school, both in-school and outside of school (i.e. paid and/or unpaid work, community service organizations, sports, clubs/activities) as well as the information provided on the five (5) Character Evaluation Forms. Please choose five (5) Leadership Qualities from the list below, and use your detailed explanation to illustrate how you have demonstrated your leadership abilities. Leadership Qualities: A National Honor Society candidate...

1. Is resourceful in proposing new solutions to problems, applying principles, and making suggestions.2. Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities.3. Exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideas.4. Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school.5. Is able to delegate responsibilities.6. Exemplifies positive attitudes and inspires positive behavior in others.7. Demonstrates academic initiative.8. Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, conducts business efficiently and

effectively and is reliable and dependable without prodding.9. Demonstrates leadership in the classroom, at work, and in school activities.10. Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted.

Leadership Quality

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Detailed Explanation ofLeadership Quality/Position

Organization Name

Signature of Adult Sponsor


Leadership continued Leadership Quality

#

Detailed Explanation ofLeadership Quality/Position

Organization Name

Signature of Adult Sponsor


Service (MRHS Related)Service you provided to Mainland Regional HS through your participation in any clubs, activities, sports, or similar activity that was: 1) sponsored by, 2) organized by, and 3) under the auspices of Mainland Regional HS. This includes all clubs and sports in which you have participated. These may not be paid activities (e.g. assisting with athletic camps, etc.). Be sure to get the appropriate sponsor to sign the form as well.

MRHS Related Activities 9th 10th 11th 12th Printed name of adult sponsor

Signature of adult sponsor


Service (MRHS Related) continued

Please describe your contribution to each of the above activities (i.e. what specifically did you do to contribute to the club/activity/sport/etc.?) and how you feel the activities listed above contributed to the betterment of and/or provided a service to Mainland Regional HS.


Service (Community Related and Self-Initiated)List any community activities in which you have participated through your own initiation. These may not be paid activities. These must be activities outside of MRHS co-curricular activities (i.e. not mandated by/sponsored by/organized by any clubs, activities, or sports/etc.). They are activities in which you participated for the betterment of your community on your own initiation. Be sure to get the appropriate sponsor to sign the form as well.

Self-Initiated Community Service Activities 9th 10th 11th 12th

Total # of

hours

Printed name of adult sponsor

Signature of adult sponsor


Service (Community Related and Self-Initiated) continued

Please describe your contribution to each of the above activities (i.e. what specifically did you do to contribute to the activity?) and how you feel the activities listed above contributed to the betterment of and/or provided a service to our community and surrounding area:


Character

Each student must obtain a total of five (5) character evaluations: Three (3) character evaluations from teachers One (1) character evaluations from a club/sport advisor One (1) character evaluations from a community service sponsor

Please complete the following to facilitate the character evaluations and the completion of the selection packet: 1. Detach the following Character Evaluation Forms (re-staple the selection packet if necessary)2. Give the Character Evaluation Form to the perspective evaluator (i.e. teacher, advisor, community service

sponsor) along with an envelope3. Having the evaluator:

a. Complete the formb. Return the form to either Mrs. Betson or Mr. Mckeever

4. The student is responsible for following up with the five people listed to make sure all five (5) Character Evaluation Forms are completed and submitted by their perspective evaluator to Mrs. Betson or Mr. McKeever by September 20th, 2019

NOTE: The student must contact Mrs. Betson or Mr. McKeever ([email protected] [email protected]) with any specific questions or issues with collecting/submitting any of the five (5) Character Evaluation Forms

Your discipline record will also be considered in evaluating your service, leadership, and character. It is recommended that you review it prior to submitting your information form. If there are any inaccuracies, they need to be corrected prior to September 20th, 2019. If you feel there is a specific discipline issue(s) that needs context, clarification, and/or an honest statement of reflection, you are encouraged to add an additional statement to your selection packet specific to this incident/these incidents that will be taken under advisement by the NHS Faculty Council in their review of the Character section




NHS Candidate ________________________________________________________________

CHARACTER EVALUATION FORM-Classroom Teacher #1-

Teacher Name (please print): ______________________________________________________________

Teacher Signature: ______________________________________________________________________

The student named above is eligible for membership in the National Honor Society. Membership is based on outstanding scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The student has submitted an information form which he/she feels demonstrates his/her leadership, character, and service. Please complete the following form to help the committee evaluate their character and leadership. Once you have completed this form, please submit the form to Mrs. Betson or Mr. Mckeever prior to September 20th, 2019. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Also, please DO NOT write their name in your comments.

When comparing the above student with his/her peers in the junior/senior class in the aspects of Leadership, I give the following rating on a scale of 1-5 (circle one):

1 2 3 4 5

Unacceptable Leadership

Below Average

Leadership

Above Average LeadershipTop 20% of

junior/senior class

Outstanding Leadership:Top 10% of

junior/senior class

Exceptional Leadership:

Top 5% in your career

When comparing the above student with his/her peers in the junior/senior class in the aspects of Character, I give the following rating on a scale of 1-5 (circle one):

1 2 3 4 5

Unacceptable Character

Below Average

Character

Above Average CharacterTop 20% of

junior/senior class

Outstanding Character:Top 10% of

junior/senior class

Exceptional Character:Top 5% in your career

Please include a brief comment specific to character and leadership to justify your rating. Please do not write the student’s name in your comments.


NHS Candidate ________________________________________________________________






1 2 3 4 5


Below Average

Leadership


junior/senior class


junior/senior class




1 2 3 4 5


Below Average

Character


junior/senior class


junior/senior class




NHS Candidate ________________________________________________________________

CHARACTER EVALUATION FORM-Community Service Sponsor-

Community Service Sponsor Name: ________________________________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number (Day): ____________________________Night): _________________________________



1 2 3 4 5


Below Average

Leadership


junior/senior class


junior/senior class




1 2 3 4 5


Below Average

Character


junior/senior class


junior/senior class




NHS Candidate ________________________________________________________________

CHARACTER EVALUATION FORM-Club/Activity/Sport Advisor-

Advisor Name (please print): ______________________________________________________________

Advisor Signature: ______________________________________________________________________



1 2 3 4 5


Below Average

Leadership


junior/senior class


junior/senior class




1 2 3 4 5


Below Average

Character


junior/senior class


junior/senior class



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