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WELCOME TO THE PARENT/STUDENT INFO SESSION
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYBROAD RUN HIGH SCHOOL CHAPTER
Mr. Collin Ray, Adviser & Ms. Mahlet Abdalla, Adviser
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The National Honor Society: The National Perspective
◻ What is the National Honor Society?
⬜ The purpose of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.
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The National Honor Society: What is the Faculty Council?◻ According to the NHS Constitution, the Faculty Council
shall consist of five voting faculty members appointed annually by the principal.
◻ We have eight anonymous faculty members currently appointed to the Council who make up our governing body.
◻ Council convenes during the application process and/or any disciplinary infractions.
◻ Neither Mr. Ray or Ms. Abdalla have any voting power in the Council.
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BRHS National Honor Society: How does a student become a member?
◻ Junior or Senior◻ Has a 3.5 GPA as of the last school year.◻ Print and complete the application from the
Broad Run NHS website.
◻ Adhere to the instructions of the application as a key to success.
◻ Applications are due on Friday, October 12th!⬜ Room 187 – 8:25-9:00 and 4:03-4:35
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KEY PARTS TO THE APPLICATION
◻ Leadership
◻ Signature Page
◻ Recommendation
◻ Essay
◻ Service
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LEADERSHIP POSITIONS – Elected or Appointed ◻ The leadership criterion is considered highly
important for membership selection. Leadership roles in both the school and community may be considered, provided they can be verified.
◻ Leadership positions include, but are not limited to, the following:⬜ Sigma Tau Sigma Mentor
⬜ Officer of a Club (DECA, Debate, FBLA, Honor Societies, etc)
⬜ Captain of a sports team
⬜ SCA
⬜ Supervisor at job
⬜ Religious group leader
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LEADERSHIP VERIFICATION TEMPLATE
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SERVICE – COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES◻ List all applicable community activities –
religious groups, Boys/Girls Scouts, soup kitchen, or other community service activities.
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RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
◻ Each applicant must submit 3 letters of recommendation.
⬜ Two from the core subjects (Math, History, Science, English, World Languages)
⬜ Minimum one additional – other teachers, employers, community leaders, religious leader, etc
⬜ NHS advisers can write these too!
TEACHER NAME
STUDENT’S NAME
TEACHER SIGNATURE
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ESSAY
◻ This is the best way to demonstrate how you exemplify the pillars of NHS!
◻ 2 Pages maximum
◻ Double spaced
◻ Highlight a sentence that is a key example of each pillar. ⬜ Leadership
⬜ Service
⬜ Character
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Please note all signatures below are required!!!
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SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE
BROAD RUN HS21670 Ashburn Rd.Ashburn, VA 20147
YOUR NAMEYOUR ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
We prefer envelopes that are easy close
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Last but not least…Order of Submission
◻ Order of the application and all accompanying documentation is listed in the application on the last page
◻ Please pay close attention!
◻ Please double/triple-check your application. If something is missing, hence incomplete, you will not be considered for acceptance into NHS! Best wishes!
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FINAL SUBMISSION!
◻ 9X12 ENVELOPE
◻ Name in upper corner, include grade
◻ Yes, it all fits! ☺
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Frequently Asked Questions
★ Where can I find the application?○ Broad Run website. Click on NHS logo at the
bottom of the screen. Click on NHS application.
★ How do I access the leadership verification template?○ Broad Run website. Click on NHS logo at the
bottom of the screen. Click on NHS application.
★ What percentage of applicants are accepted?○ 80-85%
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Frequently Asked Questions
★ If a student is rejected, what are the next steps?○ Reach out to the advisers to set up a time to
review the application. ★ How can I reach the advisers?
○ email - [email protected], Room 186 [email protected], Room 187
★ What must I do once I receive my acceptance letter?○ Attend the Welcome to NHS meeting Wed
11/14 @ 7 in Auditorium○ sign the agreement and turn in form and due
to an adviser by date listed in letter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
★ Where can I get a copy of my transcript?○ School Counseling
★ Does my GPA need to be weighted or unweighted?○ unweighted
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IMPORTANT DATES
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What does a member of the NHS have to do once selected?
◻ LEADERSHIP⬜ use your role in NHS
to be a leader in the community
◻ CHARACTER
◻ SERVICE
◻ SCHOLARSHIP
⬜ maintain 3.5 GPA
◻ 20 HRS/SEMESTER⬜ Tutoring/Math Lab
⬜ In club
⬜ Mixed
◻ SERVICE PROJECT⬜ Golf for a Cause
⬜ Holiday Party
⬜ Basket Bingo
⬜ Color Run
FOLLOW THE FOUR PILLARS: SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYBROAD RUN HIGH SCHOOL CHAPTER
Mr. Collin Ray, Adviser & Ms. Mahlet Abdalla, Adviser
PLEASE COME SEE US WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS! Thank you for
coming!