Student Handbook - Irvington High School - 2014-2015 (Page 21 of 48) in pdf

Student Handbook - Irvington High School - 2014-2015 Page 21

ELECTION

ROCEDURE FOR THE

ATIONAL

ONOR

OCIETY

Juniors and Seniors are eligible for membership after the second marking period. Students must have passed all

sections of the High School Proficiency Assessment. Students who are academically eligible are asked to

complete an activity sheet. They must list their school and community related activities as well as any special

honors they have received. Students must obtain recommendations from at least three faculty members or

activity advisors.

A Faculty council will vote on final membership. The National Honor Society Advisor will present the

information submitted by each student, as well as their academic record. The five members of the Faculty

Council will vote on final membership based on this information. The Principal appoints the members of the

Faculty Council annually. The advisor and the Principal are not voting members of the Faculty Council.

Students will be notified of their acceptance into the National Honor Society by letter in late April. A formal

induction ceremony is held in the evening in early May.

Once students have been inducted into the National Honor Society, they are expected to maintain the high

standards of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. If these standards are not maintained, members are

in danger of dismissal. A student who is dismissed or who resigns is ineligible for future membership. The

dismissed member is entitled to a hearing before the Faculty Council. If he or she is not satisfied, an appeal

may continue under the rules that govern disciplinary appeals. A member who is dismissed must relinquish the

Honor Society pin and membership card.

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EADERSHIP

RAINING

LASS

This program is designed to teach seniors strategies in group dynamics and effective leadership resulting in their

ability to become positive role models. Peer Leaders will receive five academic credits and meet weekly.

Classroom instruction is designed to teach members group dynamics and strategies, group facilitation, and

group support. Students meet once a week with their peer groups to utilize the theories learned by practicing

skills taught and helping peer group members become acclimated to the high school environment.

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