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Article
I: Selection of Members
Section 1. The Andrew S. Moreland Chapter of
National Honor Society at Oakcrest High School shall select and induct
students once a year, in the spring.
Section 2. Candidates must be juniors or seniors
with a minimum weighted GPA of 90. The only weighted GPA calculation
accepted is the one displayed on the official high school transcript.
Section 3. The student must have attended Oakcrest
High School for at least one semester before he/she is eligible for
selection.
Section 4. The selection process shall be published
and kept on file in the Oakcrest High School NHS archives.
Section 5. During February, all candidates who meet
the academic eligibility requirements shall receive a letter inviting
them to complete a selection packet and submit it, by the 2nd week
in March (The date will be announced when the packet is distributed).
Section 6. The completed selection packet shall
be reviewed by a principal-appointed, five member faculty council.
The Faculty Council shall consider activities and information, which
has occurred during the high school years of enrollment only.
Section 7. The Faculty Council shall notify the
advisors of all accepted candidates.
Section 8. The advisors shall notify the inductees
with an invitation to the induction ceremony.
Section 9. An active member of the National Honor
Society who transfers to Oakcrest High School will be accepted for
membership in this chapter, after the advisors have verified the
transfer student’s NHS membership in his/her last school of
attendance. To maintain membership the transfer student must meet
all continued membership requirements in the Oakcrest High School
NHS Chapter.
Section 10. Non-selection: If a student or parents
have questions pertaining to non-selection they must first contact
the chapter advisors. Should students or parents still not be satisfied,
the next level of discussion should take place with the NHS Supervisors.
Any further questions should follow the Appeal Process outlined in
the school calendar and student tracker.
Article II: Continued Membership Requirements
Section 1. All members must maintain a minimum cumulative
weighted GPA of 90. The only weighted GPA calculation accepted is
the one displayed on the official high school transcript.
Section 2. All members must
a. Attend after school monthly meetings, no more than
three meetings can be missed per year.
b. Attend the induction rehearsals.
c. Attend the induction ceremony.
d. Meet the minimum 4-service hour requirement per month.
e. Participate in a minimum of one fundraising activity
per semester.
f. Exemplify positive leadership to the Society and the
Oakcrest High School community.
g. Meet the standards of character that are the basis
for selection into National Honor Society.
Article III: Meetings
Section 1. General membership meetings shall be
at 2:40 PM on the first Wednesdays of the month for each academic
year. A calendar will be presented to members on the first meeting
of the year.
Section 2. All general membership meetings shall
be conducted by Robert’s Rules of Order.
Section 3. The Executive Board will meet on the
second and fourth Wednesdays of each month to develop upcoming events
and meeting agendas.
Section 4. Special meetings may be called by the
Executive Board.
Section 5. Missing a meeting due to a sporting event
(not including practice) or a school activity event (not practice)
will be excused but will still need to follow Section 6.
Section 6. Absences from a meeting requires a written
explanation for the absence. Members are also responsible for turning
in their monthly service hours and getting the meeting agenda. The
service hour missed by the absence must be “made up” – including
excused absences.
Article IV: Gold Cords And Gold Diploma Seal
Section 1. Gold Cords may only be worn by seniors
who:
a. Meet the minimum 40 service hour requirement
for the academic year.
b. Attend after school monthly meetings with no
more than three meetings missed per year
c. Attend the induction rehearsal and induction
ceremony.
d. Participate in a minimum of one fundraising
activity per semester.
e. Maintain a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of
90 (the only weighted GPA calculation
accepted is the one displayed on the official high school transcript);
f. Exemplify positive leadership to the Society
and the Oakcrest High School Community.
g. Meet the standards of character that are the
basis for selection into National Honor Society
Section 2. The NHS Advisors reserve the right to
make the final determination on the presentation of gold cords.
Section 3. National Honor Society Gold Seals may
only be affixed to diplomas of seniors who:
a. Have at least 35 service hours for the
academic year.
b. Attend after school monthly meetings with
more than three missed meetings.
c. Attend the induction rehearsal and/or
induction ceremony.
d. Participate in a minimum of one fundraising
activity per year.
e. Maintain a minimum cumulative weighted GPA
of 90 (the only weighted GPA calculation
accepted is the one displayed on the official high school transcript);
f. Exemplify positive leadership to the Society
and the Oakcrest High School Community.
g. Meet the standards of character that are
the basis for selection into National Honor Society
Section 4. The NHS Advisors reserve the right to
make the final determination on the presentation of gold seal.
Article V: Election Procedures
Section 1. Elections shall take place at the beginning
of every school year for: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer,
Historian, and Public Relations Officer. Students wishing to run
for office shall nominate themselves for the positions.
Section 2. Nominees may run unopposed.
Section 3. Members shall be specifically informed
of the date of elections, but the elections shall take place regardless
of attendance and the majority shall rule.
Article VI: Duties of Officers
Section 1. The President shall provide leadership
to the membership, conduct meetings, and serve as chairperson of
the induction committee.
Section 2. The Vice President shall provide leadership
for committees, assist the President, and fill in during any of the
president’s absences.
Section 3. The Secretary shall create the meeting
agenda, take the minutes, maintain the NHS files including collecting
letters from the members who miss meetings, chart probationary status,
and provide monthly reports to the advisors. The secretary should
be proficient with Word and Excel and have access to a computer.
Section 4. The treasurer shall be responsible for
the service hour calculation of eligibility for continued membership,
gold cords, and seals. Weekly reports will be posted on the NHS bulletin
board. Monthly reports will be submitted to the advisors along with
names of members who have not fulfilled their hourly requirement
following each monthly meeting.
Section 5. The Historian will maintain a pictorial
history of the NHS activities.
Section 6. The Public Relations Officer shall promote
NHS activities on Falcon TV, on Channel 2, in the Falcon Flyer, on
the web page, and write press releases for the local press. The PR
officer will also keep the membership, school, and community informed
of the chapter’s activities and reserve meeting space.
Section 7. The Executive Committee shall be the
President, the Vice President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the
Historian, and the Public Relation Officer.
Article VII: Dismissal
Section 1. Failure to maintain a cumulative weighted
GPA of 90 is grounds for dismissal. The only weighted GPA calculation
accepted is the one displayed on the official high school transcript.
This will be evaluated at the end of each semester.
Section 2. Failure to earn the minimum service hours
required to remain a member in good standing is grounds for dismissal.
Section 3. Failure to attend 70% of the general/social
meetings per year, the induction rehearsal, or the induction ceremony
is grounds for dismissal.
Section 4. A member shall be subject to dismissal
on character issues that include but are not limited to:
a. Cheating
b. Alcohol or drugs (including tobacco);
c. Weapons
d. Fights
e. Disrespect for property (graffiti, vandalism,
etc.), faculty, administration, staff, or students.
Section 5. A member shall be subject to dismissal
for failure to exemplify positive leadership to the Society, the
Oakcrest High School community or the Mays Landing community.
Section 6. Officers shall be subject to dismissal
for:
a. Sections 1 – 4 above
b. Failure to meet the standards of character
that are the basis for selection into National
Honor Society.
c. Failure to provide a positive leadership
role to the Society and the Oakcrest High School
Community.
f. Officers who do not correct the discrepancies
according to the guidelines set forth in the
bylaws, will appear before the faculty council to determine whether the offense warrants
dismissal from office or dismissal from NHS.
Article VIII: Disciplinary Procedures and
Dismissal Procedures
Section 1. Reasons for Disciplinary Action or Dismissal
include but are not limited to:
a. Failure to maintain a cumulative weighted GPA of 90 (The only weighted GPA
calculation accepted is the one displayed on the official high school transcript.)
This will be evaluated each semester.
b. Failure to attend 70% of the general/social meetings per year, the induction
rehearsal or the induction ceremony:
c. Failure to meet the 4 monthly-required hours of service for consecutive
months.
c. Failure to meet the standards of character that are the basis for selection
into National Honor Society
d. Failure to provide a positive leadership role to the Society, the Oakcrest
High School Community.
Section 2. A member shall be placed on membership
probation and be given one quarter to remedy:
a. Failure to maintain the 90 weighted GPA minimum
-Student’s next quarter weighted GPA must be raised to the minimum 90
b. Failure to meet the minimum service hours required to remain a member in
good standing
-Students on probations must attain at least 4 service hours per month for
3 consecutive months
c. Failure to attend monthly meeting – when a member has 3 unexcused
meetings – they are put on probation
-Students on probations must attended every meeting for the rest of the year
or have excused absence
d. Failure to attend induction practice and/or the induction ceremony
-Students on probations must go without any other infractions in order to obtain
a gold cord or seal
e. Failure to meet the standards of character that are the basis for selection
into National Honor Society
-Students on probation may not receive discipline referrals (other than lateness)
or any other disciplinary action during the remainder of the school year. Students
receiving a second offense concerning their character will appear before the
NHS Faculty Council for dismissal.
f. Failure to provide a positive leadership role to the Society, the Oakcrest
High School Community.
-Students on probation may not receive discipline referrals (other than lateness)
or any other disciplinary action during the remainder of the school year. Students
receiving a second offense concerning their character will appear before the
NHS Faculty Council for dismissal
Section 3. Senior member may not list NHS as an activity
on their college resume while they are on probation. A list of senior NHS
members on probation will be provided to all guidance counselors.
Section 4. The member, the member’s parent/guardian,
and the supervisors shall be notified in writing of:
a. The deficiencies
b. The advisors’ suggested remedies for the
deficiencies
c. The advisors’ request for a conference
with the member
d. One quarter will be given to address the deficiencies.
Section 5. At the beginning of the probationary quarter, the
advisors shall notify, in writing, the member, the member’s parent/guardian,
and the supervisors of the student’s probationary status. Requirements
for getting off probation will be included with this notification.
Section 6. If after one quarter, the deficiencies are not
remedied, the Advisors may request the Faculty Council to consider the dismissal
of the Honor Society member.
Section 7. If the Faculty Council determines dismissal may
be warranted, the member shall be notified in writing of the violation and
the possibility of dismissal.
Section 8. A meeting shall be held with the Faculty Council,
the member in question, and the NHS advisors. The member will present their
case, the Council will deliberate, and the advisors will be notified of the
decision. The member will return to the meeting and the Council will hand
down their decision.
Section 9. If a member is dismissed, written notice of the
decision shall be sent to the member, the member’s parent/guardian,
and the supervisor. The member must then surrender the NHS certificate and
card. If the member is unwilling to do this, the matter shall be treated
as a school disciplinary matter.
Section 10. The dismissed member may appeal, under the rules
governing disciplinary appeals in the school district, following the normal
channels, for a district appeals process.
Sections 11. In the case of dismissal appeals, the principal
shall follow the district appeals process and inform the next level if not
resolved.
Section 12. The National Council and the NASSP shall not
hear or make any decisions regarding appeals in dismissal cases.
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