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= Welcome to the National Honor Society Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Wiki-site =

This wiki-site serves as

1. A clearing house for forms and information to guide students through the membership process
 * *Click here for the 2011 Membership Form: [[file:NHSINFOFORM2011.pdf]] **

2. A place to ask questions, get answers, and read the questions and answers posted by others
 * (to post a question or reply, click on the discussion tab to this page.)


 * Who and what decides which students achieve membership?**

National Honor Society membership recognizes students who demonstrate high levels of achievement in Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character.

At OHCHS, a 10th-12th grade student must maintain a GPA of a 90 (3.33) in order to meet the Scholarship eligibility requirement. The remaining three criteria of Leadership, Service and Character are addressed in the NHS membership form.

Fully completed membership forms are reviewed by a Faculty Council. The council grants membership based on who they judge to demonstrate a high level of accomplishment in Leadership, Service and Character. The Adviser, Mr. Long, is a non-voting facilitator during this process.

Students who are eligible to complete a form have been notified via a letter delivered through English classes. All 10th, 11th and 12th grades with a GPA at or above a 90 at the close of the 1st semester are eligible to complete a membership form.


 * How do I complete the form? Can I get some help?**

Instructions are available on the form, but additional support is also available.

There will be an NHS information session the last week in February. The meeting will take place between 2:10 and 2:45 - please listen to announcements to find out the exact time. In addition to this, students can find Mr. Long in his room (A222) or cubicle (B235) with questions.

Here is the NHS info session powerpoint:

Past experience shows that some students do not take the form seriously enough. Membership is granted based on how students present themselves on paper. This process, much like the college application process, demands attention to detail. Mr. Long is willing to conference with any student regarding their application, if the conference is scheduled on or before Tuesday, March 2nd.

Mr. Long is also available via email at jlong@sad17.k12.me.us.

The form (and all six student-made copies) is due Thursday, March 4th. LATE FORMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED - NO EXCEPTIONS.


 * What is Leadership, Service an Character? What counts? How much is "enough"?**

Examples of leadership include any official position where a student was directly responsible for motivating others in or outside of school. Some examples include class officer, team captain, work area coordinator, first chair in band, editor, etc.

Examples of service include any uncompensated (not paid) community service projects or other participation done for the better of the community. Some examples include projects with church or community groups, scouts, volunteer groups and clubs inside and outside of school. In order for a service project or activity to count on the membership form, the signature of the Adult Sponsor must be included for every activity as a reference.

Examples of character include any demonstration of behavior and citizenship in the school and greater community. In addition to information on your form, the faculty at large will have an opportunity to comment on your character and overall candidacy.

There is no perfect answer to the question "how much is enough?" The Faculty Council decides which membership forms demonstrate all four of the criteria. The best advice for potential members is to 1) take the form seriously and present yourself in the best possible way and 2) schedule a time to review your application with Mr. Long before the deadline.


 * What if I think I am a leader, but I do not have any examples?**

Like all things, leadership takes many forms. Yet, the membership process, like the college application process, demands examples to be provided on paper. Consider this process as a learning opportunity, and a healthy practice for the college and job application process in your future.


 * What if I do not get inducted? Will I be eligible next year?**

Students that are not inducted will be notified by a letter. The letter will include advice on ways to strengthen their candidacy for the following year.

And, yes, students can be eligible to fill out a membership form again each year if they maintain a GPA at or above a 90.


 * What exactly does the NHS do?**


 * The OHCHS Chapter of NHS is about more than recognition, it is about service. We, the members of NHS: **


 *  Provide in-school tutoring **
 *  Sponsor community projects (Spring of 2008: Major event at the Cafe Nomad raising awareness about human rights violations in Burma) **
 *  Work with Norway Rehab **
 *  Attend regular monthly meetings **
 *  Clean an “adopt-a-space” **
 *  Work with other student organizations, such as Key Club **