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Southington High School Chapter
Candidate Information Form for Juniors
Name:
Address:
Name of Parents/Guardians:
Home Phone:
Period 1Teacher:
Email Address:
Any activity that you earn a high school credit for does NOT count (i.e. Marching Band,
Orchestra, Project Lead The Way, GHAMAS, etc.). Leadership positions in those activities can
count towards leadership but classes are not considered activities.
Must have at least one leadership position – elected or appointed – can include being a class
officer, team captain, chairperson of a committee for a school sponsored club (i.e. chairing a bake sale),
or any position in which you have been responsible for directing or motivating others.
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Leadership: Required
Please list and describe below any leadership position you have held in the above positions or in the classroom. Explain
what you did, for whom, when, for how many hours, whom you led, how you obtained the position, etc.
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Character: (Essay)
Please type the following essay, using double spacing and font size 12. This should not be longer than one page. Please
include your ID # only on the essay. In 300 words or less, explain why you believe that you should be considered for
membership into the Southington High School chapter of the National Honor Society. Your explanation should focus on
character and how you have demonstrated this characteristic during your high school career. The National Honor Society
defines character as follows.
Character: The student of good character upholds principles of morality and ethics, is cooperative, demonstrates
high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others, and generally maintains
a good and clean lifestyle.
1. General. Completion of this form does not ensure acceptance into the Southington Chapter of the
National Honor Society. This form along with your academic records and faculty input will be
evaluated by a faculty advisory board to determine if you will be accepted into the Southington
Chapter of the National Honor Society.
2. Form. This form must be completed and returned on or before the due date to the Southington
Chapter of the National Honor Society Advisor. You must ensure that all of the information on your
form is factual to the best of your ability. The faculty advisory board, when determining your
eligibility, will not consider any information found to be false. You must review this form and its
contents with your parents or legal guardian.
3. Member in Good Standing. A Member in Good Standing is a member that continues to
demonstrate a pattern of service, leadership, character and academics. Reference the
Southington Chapter of the National Honor Society bylaws for Member in Good Standing
requirements. Members inducted in the Fall of their senior year must have a minimum of 25 hours
of service. Of these a minimum of 15 hours must be NHS event hours plus a minimum of 5 hours
of tutoring within Southington High School for a total of 20 NHS hours.
4. Dismissal. If it is found that after your acceptance into the Southington Chapter of the National
Honor Society there is false information on your form you will be considered for dismissal by the
Faculty Advisory Board. Any flagrant violation of the bylaws may also result in dismissal by the
faculty council.
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1. General. Completion of this form does not ensure your child’s acceptance into the
Southington Chapter of the National Honor Society. This form along with your child’s
academic records and faculty input will be evaluated by a faculty advisory board to
determine acceptance into the Southington Chapter of the National Honor Society.
2. Form. You have reviewed this form with your child and to the best of your knowledge
have determined that the information contained within this form is factual.
3. Bylaws. You have reviewed the bylaws of the Southington Chapter of the National Honor
Society and are willing to supply the necessary support and encouragement in order for
your child to remain a Member in Good Standing.
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NHS maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimiation against any qualified
candidate or member on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, and
disability. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all practices, including the chapter
administration and the selection, discipline, and dismissal of members.