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Welcome to the Honor Society at Highland Park High School! Congratulations on achieving a GPA of 3.00 or higher. Find out the membership requirements and ways to apply for scholarships, leadership positions, and service opportunities. Ensure you complete the Character Reference Form by the deadline. Learn about honor students' responsibilities and meeting expectations. Get involved in co-curricular activities to earn points for leadership and service. Submit your application by the deadline and save the date for the ceremony. Parents are invited too!
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Welcome & Congratulations • Letter of Invite • GPA of a 3.00 or higher • Membership Requirements • One of three ways (you only need one) • Scholarship • Leadership • Service
All Students • Complete the Character Reference Form • Pick up forms today – also on website • Deadline for all forms, Friday, March 14, 3 PM • Honor Students – Honor Expectations • Student Responsibility • Asking questions • Teacher Conversations • Accuracy – Complete forms as requested • Meeting deadlines
Character Reference Character Form Scholarship For all applicants Four signatures by a staff member Conversation required GPA of a 3.60 or higher Already rounded value Only need one area for membership
Leadership Leadership points come from participation that occurs over time and a commitment – a workshop or seminar is not considered as an extra-curricular. • 10 point requirement • School extra/co-curriculars • Fine Arts • Co-Curricular – Like Club • Theatre • 1 pt per production • 1 additional pt for leader role • Team Sport • 1 pt per season • 1 additional pt for captain • Club • 1 pt per semester (2 per yr) • 1 additional pt for leader role for each year Team Sport Max – 2 pts/yr Club Max – 3 pts/yr Fine Arts Theatre Max – 2pts See website for other point clarifications Ask if you do not know, A239 Leadership points may not be counted as service points
Service 10 hour requirement Service performed as a member of a club or team Service performed as an individual or part of an outside group This is time spent actively performing service at school or in the community Need verifying information/signatures Follow the example given Leadership & Service pts are separate – they may not be counted twice
Verification of Applications • Submit by Friday, March 14, 3 PM – A239 • Check student email – verifications will be mailed by April 1st. No need to reply if correct. • You may be emailed to meet specifically about your application. Meetings will only be conducted person-to-person. Check your email. • Save the date – April 30th, 7:45 AM, Auditorium • Parents invited to attend ceremony for new members • Dress nice – this is an award!
Questions??? Please listen carefully – this may pertain to you Remember questions about point values for leadership are documented on the website Please remember this is your honor – if questions come up after the meeting, you should be the one doing the asking.