Information for Future Applicants  

Below is important information concerning selection into the Richard B. Miller Chapter of the National Honor Society.  Questions about this procedure should be directed to advisers Jessie Logan and/or Jessie Christman, either by e-mail or by phone at 898-0530.

Selection Criteria

Selection into the National Honor Society is determined by a Faculty Council of 5 members.  These members are appointed by the school principal to review student applications for membership.  The National Honor Society selects students based on the following 4 qualities:

1. Scholarship:  At Grafton High School, all applicants must have and maintain at least a 3.25 GPA.  All students with this GPA are automatically given an application for membership during the spring of their junior year and again in the fall of their senior year.
2. Service:  Community service is an integral part of the NHS.  Students must demonstrate sustained community service activities in order to be selected by the Council.  Each student member must participate in NHS-sponsored service activities in order to remain an active member.
3. Leadership:  Leadership can be demonstrated in a variety of ways:  in the classroom or through extra-curricular activities such as sports, clubs, and student government.
4. Character:  Information on character is gathered through teacher and coach feedback.  Students who have been caught cheating in class or have had other disciplinary referrals or attendance problems are disqualified from membership.

Selection Process

1. Students may be selected for membership during the spring of their junior year or the fall of their senior year.  Any student who wishes to reapply during senior year after not being selected junior year is welcome to do so.
2. All scholastically qualified students will be given an application at the appropriate application time.
3. Applications must be handed in by the deadline in order to be considered by the Council.
4. In order to facilitate positive teacher feedback, each student will be given 6 recommendations as part of their application packet.  Students should distribute the recommendation forms according to the following:
1. Juniors:  3 recommendations must be from CURRENT year teachers, 1 recommendation may be from an adult outside of the building (i.e. coach, SOA teacher, work supervisor, etc.)
2. Seniors:  5 recommendations must be from GHS staff, 1 recommendation may be from an adult outside the building (i.e. coach, SOA teacher, work supervisor, etc.)

**Any recommendation form gathered from a person outside of GHS must be returned in a signed, sealed envelope.

5. Students who are new to GHS for the school year may discuss this recommendation requirement with an adviser.  Exceptions will be made for those students on an individual basis.

Richard B. Miller Chapter By-Laws

1. The Richard B. Miller Chapter of the National Honor Society abides by all standards established by the National Council of NHS.
2. Selection to the Richard B. Miller Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) is based on the following four criteria:  scholarship, leadership, character, and service.  These criteria are determined by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. (NASSP)
3. Students who meet a scholarship requirement of a GPA of 3.25 during their junior year will automatically receive application materials in the spring of their junior year.
4. Seniors who have previously applied and whose applications were not accepted may reapply during the fall of their senior year, provided they continue to meet the scholarship requirement.
5. Students must submit all required materials for membership consideration; a list of these materials will be provided within the application packet.
6. Teacher feedback is used to gather information regarding student character, service, and leadership in the classroom.
7. Applications are reviewed by a five-member Faculty Council, appointed by the principal.  Membership is determined by a majority vote of the Faculty Council.
8. Student members will pay annual dues of $5.00 for each full year they are members.
9. The chapter adviser maintains records of service hours, activities, grades, and financial transactions.  
10. Students who do not comply with required service hours and/or meeting attendance will be warned in writing by the adviser.  Members are required to complete 10 hours of community service during each semester of membership, except their first semester of membership. (Only 5 are required during the first semester.)  Two of these 10 hours should be done in organization-sponsored activities.
11. Students who continually do not comply with chapter requirements may be dismissed by the Faculty Council, following a disciplinary hearing. Dismissal is determined by a majority vote of the Faculty Council.
12. Membership meetings are mandatory and are held on the first Wednesday of each month.  Typically, there is a morning meeting and an afternoon meeting.  Students who cannot attend a meeting must see an adviser BEFORE missing the meeting and submit written notice.  Students who continually do not attend meetings will face disciplinary action and/or dismissal.