Valley View High School

National Honor Society Selection Process

1. All students in grade eight receive a letter which informs them about the National Honor Society. In addition, the details are explained by a guidance counselor during a class assembly in grade nine.

2. During the opening day of school each student in the Grades 9-10-11-12 receives a student planner which contains a section which explains the National Honor Society selection criteria.

3. At the end of the second quarter of the first semester, a guidance counselor examines the cumulative average for students in grades 10-11-12. A 90.00 cumulative average (as calculated by the computer center) is necessary for a student to be eligible for consideration. The student cannot have any school suspensions for the current school year.

• Grade 10 Eligibility--cumulative average is based on 6 quarters.

• Grade 11 Eligibility--cumulative average is based on 10 quarters.

• Grade 12 Eligibility--cumulative average is based on 14 quarters.

4. Students who meet the 90.00 cumulative average and have no school suspensions for the current school year are then notified that they are eligible to become members of the National Honor Society.

5. After the notification process is completed, each student who is eligible is given a National Honor Society activity sheet. This form must be completed with information about school activities, community activities, character, and leadership qualities. The application must be returned by March 4, 2003 to Mrs. Kresock. Those students who do not return the application by the due date are no longer considered for selection to the National Honor Society during the current school year.

6. All student applications are presented to the faculty selection committee for consideration.

7. Names of students who are selected are given to the High School Principal. Notifications of acceptance are mailed from the High School Office.

8. If selected, students meet with the National Honor Society Moderators who explain in detail the obligations of membership. Students are asked to sign a form along with their parent or guardian confirming their understanding of their obligations to the National Honor Society.

9. Names of non-selected students are given to the Moderators. Each non-selected student meets with one of the Moderators and the reasons for non-selection are explained to them. They are also informed of the appeals process that they can request if they wish their application to be reviewed by the Appeals Committee.

Additional Selection Information

Selection of the National Honor Society is based on scholarship, character, leadership, and service. To be eligible for membersip consideration, the student must have a cumulative average of 90 and no school suspensions for the current year. Leadership and service are based on the student's participation in school and community activities, and elected or appointed leadership positions. In order to be eligible to apply for admission to the National Honor Society, students must be active participants in 2 school-based and 2 community-based activities per year. Only those activities that have taken place during the students' high school career (grades 9-12) will be considered for evaluation.

Character is measured in terms of integrity, behavior, ethics, and co-operation with both students and faculty. Therefore, any student who has been suspended during the current year will not be eligible to apply. Selection for membership is done by a faculty committee. In order to remain a member of the National Honor Society once inducted, students must not be suspended and must attend all meetings and complete all National Honor Society responsibilities in a timely fashion. Failure to do so will lead to immediate dismissal.

Although membership is limited to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, freshmen performance in the four areas mentioned above is a prime consideration for selection. Therefore, freshmen should take advantage of the opportunities such as membership in the many clubs and organizations, athletics, student government,etc. which are available to students at Valley View pursuant to membership in the National Honor Society. A listing of these clubs and organizations can be found in the extracurricular handbook which is available in the high school office and on this website.

Additional Selection Guidelines

CHARACTER

Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously.

Constantly exempifies desirable qualities of personality (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability).

Upholds priniciples of morality and ethics.

Co-operates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls,etc.

Demonstrates highest standards of honesty and reliability.

Shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others.

Observes instructions and rules, punctuality, and faithfulness in obligations both inside and outside of the classroom.

Has powers of concentration and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies.

Manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience of rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of others.

Actively helps to rid the school of bad influences or environment.

SERVICE

Willingness to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal schol attitude.

Participates in some outside activity: Girl Scouts, Boys Scouts, church groups, volunteer services for the aged, poor, disadvantaged, family duties.

Volunteers dependable and well organized assistance, is available on his/her own time and is sacrificng.

Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuos responsibilities.

Willingness to render cheerfully and enthusiastically any requested service to the school.

Willingness to represent his/her class or school in interclass and interscholastic competition.

Willingness to do committee and staff work.

Readiness to show courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students.

LEADERSHIP

Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions.

Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities.

Exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals.

Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school.

Is able to delegate responsibilities.

Exemplifies positive qualities.

Inspires positive behavior in others.

Demonstrates academic initiative.

Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, conducts business efficiently, and is reliable and dependable without prodding.

Demonstrates leadership in classroom, at work, and in school activities.

Is throughly dependable in any responsibility he/she accepts.