Membership in the National Honor Society is an honor bestowed by the school upon students who qualify, not only academically, but who have also provided service to the school, exhibited leadership in the school, and have displayed character that is commended by all.  To achieve membership status, students participate in a rigorous selection process which involves the entire Hinsdale Central High School faculty as well as the National Honor Society Faculty Council.  Selection is determined by a majority vote of the Faculty Council using as its guide a numerical ranking which represents the average of the following criteria:

a	grade point average of a scholastically eligible student (4.500 or above)
a	a minimum of 20 community service hours along with a narrative regarding the service performed. This service must be completed between the time you receive your invitation to join NHS and the deadline date of Friday, February 1, 2008.
a	a leadership essay.
a	the average of each area: integrity, respect, and responsibility as rated on a scale of 5 to 1 (high to low) by a faculty ballot from staff that has had contact with the student.

The eligible candidate must complete the following:

1.      Return the self-addressed stamped reply card that was mailed home by Friday, November 16, 2007. 

2.      Complete a minimum of 20 community service hours.  Fill out the Community Service Form and return it by Friday, February 1, 2008.

3.      Compose a one page, typed, double spaced essay responding to the following question:

Describe a specific time or event when you exercised leadership. Discuss the challenges you faced and how you overcame those challenges. What characteristics helped you to be effective and what areas do you feel you need to develop in order to be a better leader?

The essay should be returned to Mrs. Kalafut in room 233 or Mrs. Fernandez's mailbox in room 185 no later than March 14.

Return all the required documents by the indicated deadlines and turn them in to Ms. Wanda Swik in the Athletic Office.  Forms received after the deadline or without appropriate sponsor verification signatures will remove your son/daughter from further consideration for selection to the National Honor Society.

The faculty ballot will comprise 60% of the composite score and the “Student Information Form and Leadership Essay” 40%.

Questions?  Contact:  Pam Kalafut or  Mary Kay Doyle