Instructions for Application to National Honor Society
Alta High School Year 2012-2013
Read All Instructions Carefully!
National Honor Society exists to recognize and honor students who have demonstrated academic
excellence as well as outstanding character, leadership, and service. Membership in the Alta chapter means
that the student will be committed to participating in the activities and projects sponsored throughout the
year by the National Honor Society.
Criteria for Membership
Junior or senior students desiring to apply must meet the requirement for at least one of the
following options.
Option A
Option B
 A cumulative
GPA of at least
3.75 (according to
last year’s year-end
computer printout).
 A class schedule
that includes at
least four
academic classes
(for the entire year).
Option C
 A cumulative GPA
of at least 3.667
(according to last
OR
year’s year-end
computer printout).
 An unusually
rigorous class
schedule (four
OR
 Member of NHS 20112012
 Current cumulative GPA of
3.75
 If your GPA is lower than
a 3.75, you must bring in
your current schedule
(demonstrating rigorous
academic classes with
at least two advanced
track).
academics of four academic
classes with at least two
advanced track.)
 No teacher recs needed
AND

An application that demonstrates outstanding accomplishments in the areas of character, leadership,
and service in addition to strong academic performance.

Recommendation by one teacher who is familiar with your qualifications.
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BACK TO MRS. RITTER IN ROOM 2319 NO LATER THAN
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27th. You must attach a copy of your official GPA as well as a current
class schedule to your applications (These may be obtained from Skyward or last years report card,
DO NOT ASK THE REGISTRAR). Late applications will not be considered. A list of members will be
posted in the counseling center, the main office, and Mrs. Ritter’s room by October 1st. Students who
qualify will also be notified by mail concerning the induction date and time.
NOTE: Applying is no guarantee of acceptance. It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that all
requirements are met.
Academic classes are listed below. Those marked with an asterisk are considered advanced track.
Please clearly mark which classes you are taking. For classes not listed please see Mrs. Ritter
Adv Housing and Interior Design
*Adv Marketing (SLCC)
Advanced Algebra
Algebra II
Algebra II/Trig
American Problems
American Sign Language 1
American Sign Language 2
*AP American Government/Politics
*AP Art
*AP Art Studio
*AP Art History
*AP Biology
*AP Calculus AB or BC
*AP Chemistry
*AP Comparative Government
*AP 11 English
*AP 12 English
*AP European History
*AP French
*AP German
*AP Music Theory
*AP Photography
*AP Physics
*AP Psychology
*AP Spanish
*AP US History
*AP World History
Architectural Drafting
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
*Chemistry H
*CIS 1020
Creative Writing
Debate 1
Debate 2
*Debate 3
*English 1010 (SLCC)
English 11
*English 11H
English 12
*English HCP
Euphony
Financial Literacy
Finance 1050 (SLCC)
French 1
French 2
*French 3H
*French 1010/1020
German 1
German 2
*German 1010
Human Biology
*Humanities 1320
Integrated US Studies/English 11
Journalism 1
*Management 1600 (SLCC)
*Marketing 1010
*Marketing 1030
*Marketing 1070
*Marriage/Family Life 2400 (SLCC)
*Math 1010/1050
*Math 1050/1060
*Math 1060/Calc 1
*Medical Anatomy/Physiology
Medical Terminology
*Music 1010
*Occupational Child Care (SLCC)
Philosophy
Physics
Physics – Honors
*Political Science 1100
Pre-Calculus
Price of Prejudice
Psychology 1
Psychology 2
*Retail Management (SLCC)
Sociology 1
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
*Spanish 2H
Spanish 3
*Spanish 3H
Theater 3
*Theater 4
US History
US Government/Citizenship
Wildlife Biology
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Application for National Honor Society Membership
Alta High School Year 2012-2013
Directions: Please complete all sections. Please type or print neatly. Please be honest on all
sections of this application. Completion of this form does not guarantee selection.
This form must be completed and returned no later than September 27th.
Full Name_________________________________________ Student #____________
Phone #_____________________Email_____________________________________
Please indicate with an “x.” Jr.____
Sr.____
Returning member: _____
Indicate whether you are applying under option A or option B or Option C.
Option A ______
Option B ______
Option C _____
****FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!! On the back of this application you
will find a list of core and advanced classes. You must clearly indicate the courses in which
you are enrolled. Please highlight or otherwise mark your courses on the list AND provide your
current schedule.
Extra-curricular activities - Please list the extra-curricular activities, such as clubs, groups, or
teams, with which you are or have been involved throughout high school.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Community Service – Please list the types of community service in which you have
participated.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
The Teacher Recommendation portion of the application must be filled out by a teacher and
returned to Mrs. Ritter (not to the student).
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Teacher Recommendation for National Honor Society Officer
Alta High School Year 2012-2013
Directions: Teacher, please fill out this form for the student and return to Mrs. Ritter. This
form should not be returned to the student.
Please complete and return no later than 3:00 on September 27th.
Name of Student__________________________________________________________
Name of Teacher__________________________________________________________
Please rank this student on a scale of 1-5, with 1 being “poor,” 3 being “good,” and “5” being
excellent.
Leadership skills
1
2
3
4
5
Getting along with peers
1
2
3
4
5
Respected by teachers/adults
1
2
3
4
5
Dependability (class on time, turns in work, etc.)
1
2
3
4
5
Motivation
1
2
3
4
5
Initiative
1
2
3
4
5
____I DO recommend this student for National Honor Society.
____I DO NOT recommend this student for National Honor Society.
Comments – Please make any comments that will be useful in determining the qualifications of
this student for National Honor Society.
______________________________________________________________________________
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