Honor Society Membership Application Completed forms are due to the Front Office by February 5, 2016

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1 Honor Society Membership Application Completed forms are due to the Front Office by February 5, 2016 Membership is open to eligible Class of 2017 and Class of 2018 students

2 Honor Societies The following honor societies are offered at Melbourne Central Catholic High School: French National Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta National Art Honor Society National Honor Society National Speech and Debate Honor Society Quill & Scroll Rho Kappa Honor Society Science National Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society Thespian National Honor Society Tri-M Music Honor Society Students who wish to be considered for membership to any of these Honor Societies must complete an by Friday, February 5, Membership is open to sophomores and above who meet the membership criteria. Any student who wishes to be considered for National Honor Society membership must have a minimum 3.8 cumulative weighted grade point average. Any student wishing to be considered for specialized subject honor societies must have a minimum 3.5 subject specific weighted grade point average and a minimum cumulative weighted grade point average (see pg. 4-5). Students will only be considered for those Honor Societies indicated on their membership form. A principal-appointed Faculty Council will use the information provided for selection. Detailed information on membership requirements can be found in this membership form. Prospective members will need to print membership forms. Please complete all sections. Failure to complete all required sections will result in denial of membership. Type all essays and clearly print all membership form information and submit it by the published deadline. Do not be modest. Every bit of information will be used by the Faculty Council to assist with the fair consideration of your candidacy during the selection process. Completion of this form does not guarantee selection. Should you have questions about this form, please contact Mrs. Terry. It is a good idea to keep a copy of this form as it will NOT be returned to you. The completed membership application is due to the Front Office by Friday, February 5, Failure to submit the application by the due date will result in denial of membership. Prospective members will need to provide blank recommendation forms to teachers prior to deadline. Please be considerate of deadlines. Teachers will submit completed recommendation forms directly to the committee.

3 Section A. Name: Last First Middle Initial Address: Street Address City Zip Code Class of: Phone Number: Address: MINIMUM grade point average includes: National Honor Society: 3.8 weighted cumulative grade point average All other honor societies: 3.5 weighted cumulative grade point average (3.0 for Fine Arts) and 3.8 weighted subject specific grade point average Cumulative weighted grade point average: Required for all applicants Math only weighted grade point average: Only required if applying to Mu Alpha Theta Social Studies only weighted grade point average: Only required if applying to Rho Kappa Science only weighted grade point average: Only required if applying to Science Honor Society Foreign Language only weighted grade point average: French: Spanish: Only required if applying to a French/Spanish Honor society

4 Section B. Each honor society has minimum standards for membership. Please review the membership qualifications and check the appropriate box next to the honor societies in which you are interested in applying. Only the honor societies for which the boxes are checked will be evaluated for membership: National Art Honor Society: Must have a minimum weighted 3.0 GPA or higher with a 3.5 subject GPA Must have completed a minimum of 1.0 credit of approved Art classes Regularly attend monthly meetings and have active involvement in the Art Club Participate in at least one art program sponsored event or extra-curricular activity Continue to demonstrate qualities of character, leadership, and service French National Honor Society: Mu Alpha Theta: Must be in French III or higher with a minimum of three credits earned at MCC Must take a minimum of 6 semesters of French at MCC to remain a member Must have a minimum 3.8 weighted cumulative French courses GPA Must have a minimum 3.5 weighted cumulative GPA Active involvement in French Club and/or other extracurricular activities which support the study of French language and culture Demonstration of academic integrity and a strong work ethic Must have a minimum 3.8 weighted cumulative Math courses GPA Must have a 3.5 minimum weighted cumulative GPA Must be a junior or senior in standing Must have taken at least one honors math class during or prior to the eleventh grade year Must have taken or currently be enrolled in an AP Math class National Speech and Debate Honor Society Students must have earned a minimum of 25 points in approved forensics National Honor Society: competitions (or be eligible to earn 25 points in current school year) Please see Mrs. Pinsky if interested Must have a 3.5 cumulative weighted grade point average Must have a minimum 3.8 cumulative grade point average Must show scholarship, character, leadership, and service Must have completed a minimum of 3 semesters of US high school credit with at least one semester at MCC

5 Rho Kappa Honor Society: Must be a Junior or a Senior Must have a minimum 3.5 weighted cumulative GPA Must have a minimum 3.8 weighted cumulative Social Science courses GPA Must have taken at least one honors social science class during or prior to the eleventh grade year Must have taken or currently be enrolled in an AP Social Science class Science National Honor Society: Must be a Junior or a Senior Must have a minimum 3.5 weighted cumulative GPA Must have a minimum 3.8 weighted cumulative Science courses GPA Must have taken at least one honors science class during or prior to the eleventh grade year Must have taken or currently be enrolled in an AP Science class Spanish National Honor Society: Must be in Spanish III or higher with a minimum of three credits earned at MCC Must take a minimum of 6 semesters of Spanish at MCC to remain a member Must have a minimum 3.8 weighted cumulative Spanish courses GPA Must have a minimum 3.5 weighted cumulative GPA Active involvement in Spanish Club and/or other extracurricular activities which support the study of Spanish language and culture Demonstration of academic integrity and strong work ethic Thespian National Honor Society: Students must earn a minimum number of Thespian Points; Thespian Points are earned based on the quality and quantity of work they perform in theater and related disciplines Thespian points must be approved by the advisor prior to membership application If Thespian Points are NOT approved prior to application, student will not be eligible for membership Tri-M Music Honor Society: Must have a minimum weighted 3.0 GPA or higher with a 3.5 subject Melbourne Central Catholic High School GPA Must have completed a minimum of 2.0 credit (or 1.5 credit and currently enrolled in.5 credit) of approved Music classes Must take a minimum of 6 semesters of Music at MCC to remain a member Contingent on earning a rating of Superior on Solo Ensemble Enthusiastically participate in Tri-M activities Continue to demonstrate qualities of character, leadership, and service

6 Quill and Scroll: Must have a minimum 3.5 weighted cumulative GPA Currently enrolled in a minimum of Honors English 2 or AP English Language; seniors must have already completed both courses Honor Society Service Requirement: To remain a member in good standing, MCC requires honor society members to complete service hours. Required hours depend on the individual society. All societies require tutoring. Members must complete the following: National Honor Society requires 15 hours of service. A minimum of three hours must be earned from tutoring and two hours must be earned teacher help. 10 hour of service are required for each other honor society, with a maximum of 25 hours per member per semester. A minimum of three hours must be earned from tutoring and two hours must be earned from teacher help. If you belong to NHS and one or more additional societies, the maximum service hours are 25, with a minimum of three hours of tutoring and a maximum of two hours of teacher help. No more than one hour will be given for bringing materials/making donations. All service/tutoring hours must be approved by an honor society advisor prior to event to be eligible for credit.

7 Section C: The following sections must be completed : Leadership Positions List all elected or appointed leadership positions held in school, community, or work activities. Only those positions in which you were responsible for directing or motivating others should be included. For example, elected officer for the student body, class, or club; committee chairperson; team captain; newspaper editor; work area manager; or other community leader. Please include the name of the adult responsible for supervising your leadership in each position. Grade Leadership Position Activity or Organization Supervising Adult Service Activities List service activities in which you have participated. These can be individual or group service projects completed either in or out of school. Generally speaking, service activities are those that are performed for or on behalf of others (not including immediate family members) for which no compensation (monetary or other) has been given. Please ask an adult supervisor who can verify your participation in each activity to sign on the appropriate line, and also list the estimated number of hours you invested while performing this service. List hours spent per week, and indicate how many weeks or what months of the year if this is not a weekly occurrence. Grade Activity Hours of Service Supervising Adult

8 Other Student Activities List all other school-based activities (not noted above) in which you have participated. Include clubs, teams, musical groups, etc., and any significant accomplishments in each. Year Activity Accomplishments Supervising Adult Other Community Activities: List other community activities in which you have participated and note any major accomplishment in each. These should be any activities outside of school in which you participated for the betterment of your community. For example: religious groups, clubs sponsored outside the school, Boy or Girl Scouts, community art endeavors, etc. Do not repeat participation already listed above. Please include the name of the Adult supervisor of each activity. Year Activity Accomplishments Supervising Adult Work Experience, Recognition, and Awards Though not a specific criterion for membership, please list below any job experiences, honors, or recognition that you have received that support your candidacy for membership in an honor society. Work experience may be paid or volunteer. List hours per week. Year Job, Recognition, Award Group, Activity, Business # of Hours Adult Supervisor

9 Section D: Essays Please complete the essays required for all applicants, as well as each essay that is required for any honor society to which you are applying. Please type the essays and attach them to the application. REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS: A. Explain why you want to be in each honor society to which you are applying. B. An honor society expects its members to be role models, not just scholastically but socially and behaviorally. How would you help further this cause in and out of the school environment? C. ALL honor societies require a service component which INCLUDES peer tutoring. Are you prepared to make this commitment and how do you feel it will help other students? In addition, you must also complete the following for each honor society to which you apply: French: A. Why do you think it is important to study French? B. Write a 100+ word essay in French about yourself and your study of the French language. If you have had to use the French language outside of your school studies, please share your experience. Mu Alpha Theta: A. Write a short essay on how your involvement in Mu Alpha Theta will improve the MCC community. In what ways will you exemplify the qualities of scholarship, leadership, service, and character if you are accepted into the National Mu Alpha Theta? B. List math courses that you have taken and ones in which you are currently enrolled. National Honor Society: A. As a prospective member of the NHS, you will be asked to decide upon an NHS Chapter leadership/ service obligation. Please describe your plan of action to help your school, community, or nation. Your proposal could be a specific plan to raise money, to volunteer, to promote awareness, or any other creative solution you can offer. Rho Kappa and Science Honor Society: A. List social studies courses that you have taken and ones in which you are currently enrolled. National Art Honor Society and Tri-M Honor Society: A List visual arts or music courses that you have taken and ones in which you are currently enrolled. Spanish: A. Why do you think it is important to study Spanish? B. Write a 100+ word essay in Spanish about yourself and your study of Spanish. If you have had to use the Spanish language outside of your school studies, please share your experience. Quill and Scroll: A. What will you be able to contribute to Quill and Scroll? B. Write a letter to Mrs. Herschbach convincing her why you should be a member.

10 Section E: Recommendations Please provide a minimum of two recommendations from your teachers. Both should be from a teacher who knows your ability and character. If you are applying to a specialized honor society, you must have at least one recommendation from a teacher in that area. If applying to more than one specialized honor society, you may need additional recommendations. Please give only the recommendation page to the teacher. Teachers from whom I am requesting recommendations: (if needed for additional specialized honor society) 4. (if needed for additional specialized honor society) Section F: Signature I understand that completing this form does not guarantee selection to an honor society. I attest that the information presented here is complete and accurate. If selected, I agree to abide by the standards and guidelines of the chapter and to fulfill all of my membership obligations to the best of my ability. Student Signature: Date: I have read the information provided by my son/daughter on this form and can verify that it is true, accurate, and complete. Parent Signature: Date:

11 This is the checklist the Faculty Council will use when reviewing your application. We strongly suggest that you complete this checklist to ensure your application is complete. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

12 Recommendation Form: Give directly to teacher to complete and return to the Front Office Melbourne Central Catholic High School TO APPLICANT: Please provide a minimum of two recommendations from a faculty/staff member. Both should be from someone who knows your ability and character. If you are applying to a specialized honor society, you must have at least one recommendation from a teacher in that area. If applying to more than one specialized honors society, you may need additional recommendations. Make copies of this recommendation page as needed. Please give only the recommendation page to the teacher. This recommendation is confidential between the teacher and the selection committee. Please give the recommendation directly to the teacher. Student Name Printed: Student Signature: TO RECOMMENDER: Thank you for filling out this recommendation to Melbourne Central Catholic s Honor Society. In order to become a member, a student must not only excel in scholarship, but also in leadership, character, and service. We ask that you rank this student on these four areas. This form is confidential to you and the selection committee. Please check the box that is appropriate. Qualities Outstanding Good Fair Poor Unable to Judge Scholarship Character Leadership Service What courses have you taught this student? If none, in what capacity are you able to evaluate: What comes to mind when you think of this student? Is there anything else you would like us to know about this student? If you marked poor in the chart above - please explain. Thank you for your time. Please return this form to the Front Office by Friday, February 5, Teacher Printed Name: Date Teacher Signature:

13 Recommendation Form: Give directly to teacher to complete and return to the Front Office Melbourne Central Catholic High School TO APPLICANT: Please provide a minimum of two recommendations from a faculty/staff member. Both should be from someone who knows your ability and character. If you are applying to a specialized honor society, you must have at least one recommendation from a teacher in that area. If applying to more than one specialized honors society, you may need additional recommendations. Make copies of this recommendation page as needed. Please give only the recommendation page to the teacher. This recommendation is confidential between the teacher and the selection committee. Please give the recommendation directly to the teacher. Student Name Printed: Student Signature: TO RECOMMENDER: Thank you for filling out this recommendation to Melbourne Central Catholic s Honor Society. In order to become a member, a student must not only excel in scholarship, but also in leadership, character, and service. We ask that you rank this student on these four areas. This form is confidential to you and the selection committee. Please check the box that is appropriate. Qualities Outstanding Good Fair Poor Unable to Judge Scholarship Character Leadership Service What courses have you taught this student? If none, in what capacity are you able to evaluate: What comes to mind when you think of this student? Is there anything else you would like us to know about this student? If you marked poor in the chart above - please explain. Thank you for your time. Please return this form to the Front Office by Friday, February 5, Teacher Printed Name: Date Teacher Signature: