Saint Monica Preparatory
National Honor Society Requirements
The purpose of the Saint Monica Preparatory chapter of the National Honor Society is to encourage
scholarship, to increase desire to serve, to strengthen leadership, and to enhance character. Listed below are the
minimum requirements for consideration by the Faculty Selection Committee. They are not a guarantee of
acceptance.
St. Monica Preparatory Minimum Consideration Requirements1
Scholarship 10th through 12th graders with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
(non-weighted)
Service One or two examples of volunteer work beyond a student’s
SMPrep Christian Service requirement2 ; supervisor name
required
Leadership One or two examples of demonstrated leadership experience;
Supervisor name required3
Character Student may never have:
◊ Received an N or U on the semester report card during their junior or senior
year
◊ Been on disciplinary contract or strict disciplinary probation during their
sophomore, junior, or senior year
◊ Been suspended or asked to withdraw from the school
◊ Failed to meet the yearly Christian Service requirement during the prior year
Citizenship One or two examples of civic involvement outside of St. Monica
Preparatory; Supervisor name required4
SMPrep reserves the right to revoke NHS membership if a student does not maintain the minimum
requirements of membership while a student at SMCHS.
To the best of my knowledge, I meet or exceed the minimum requirements of NHS membership.
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Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
1
A candidate must have two different experiences in at least one of the Service, Leadership, or Citizenship
categories.
2,3,4
Must be performed during the freshman year or later
Saint Monica Preparatory NHS Student Activity Form
Directions: fill in all sections completely. Completion of form does not guarantee selection.
I. Administrative Information: First and last name, Grade
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II. Co-curricular Activities – Activities during high school: clubs, teams, musical groups, etc. and accomplishments.
Activity Year Accomplishments Moderator Name
III. Leadership Positions – Elected or appointed positions held in school, community, or work: ASB, club officer,
committee chairman, team captain, newspaper editor, community leader, etc.
Activity Year Accomplishments Moderator Name
IV. Service Activities – Service activities in which you have participated without compensation and not for family members.
Include the name and signature of the adult supervisor who can verify your participation in each activity.
Activity Year Accomplishments Moderator Name
V. Other Community Activities – Community activities in which you have participated: Church groups, clubs sponsored
outside of school, Scouting, Do not repeat participation already listed.
Activity Year Hours per Accomplishments Name of
week/ # of Adult Sponsor
weeks
VI. Work Experience, Recognition, and Awards – Job experience (paid or volunteer), honors, or recognition you have
received.
Job, Recognition or Award Year Activity/Number of Hours
VII. ESSAY: Attach a typed double-spaced, one-page maximum essay with your signature on it regarding the following: How
have you demonstrated the five characteristics of a member of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character, and
Citizenship.
I understand that completing this form does not guarantee selection to NHS and that the information presented here
is accurate.
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Student Signature and date
I have read the information provided by my student on this form and can verify that it is true.
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Parent/Guardian Signature and date
