...National Honor Society Application Essay Being nominated to be apart of the prestigious National Honor Society is a great accomplishment in itself. It is proof of my determination and dedication to my future and further education. I believe that being an active participant would further my opportunities to contribute to my school, community, and education. As a sophomore, I may not have been presented as many opportunities as other candidates but I have taken full advantage of as many leadership positions and service projects as possible. As soon as I walked into the halls of Heritage High School I created several goals for myself to accomplish before I graduate. One of the goals with highest priority was being inducted into the National Honor Society, and now this goal is closer than ever. To be a member of the National Honor Society is to be recognized as a student with...
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...hero is someone who has bravery, sacrifice and determination Pat Tillman was a the definition of all of these. Pat tillman was determined to always help someone or something. Pat had bravery sacrifice and determination for his country and his family. Pat wanted to give up his NFL career for the army, so he could serve. Pat Tillman was born on November 6, 1976, in Fremont California and died on April 22, 2004. Pat Tillman made lots of sacrifices in his life pat, gave up a successful life in the NFL to serve in the U.S Army in 2002. Pat gave up his life in the NFL and his teammates amates to serve. He also left his family behind was he went to serve. Pat said to his wife that his family served in the military, navy and U.S army, so he thought that he never made a difference in the world by just playing football. So pat enlisted in the U.S army for a three year term. Pat later on died in Afghanistan while fighting for are country. Pat will always be remembered as someone who would give up everything in his life to protect and save someone...
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...Effects on Students Grade point average is a system in which students grades are put into a formula to average up all their grades into one, exact, number. This number lets colleges dictate whether this student is capable to strive in a college setting and this number plays a significant aspect in this choice too along with exam scores like the ACT and SAT. However, this system is flawed in a few minor ways which make a large difference, should grade point average be affected more or less by honors and AP courses and if grade point average encourages not trying in its current state and the effects of grade point average outside of College admission. At the present time, grade point average is unperfect and currently...
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...Throughout life, we are molded by the struggles we encounter and how we face them. We are all our own artists, the figurehead creating one final masterpiece - ourselves. Everyone creates the life they live with the decisions they make everyday. An Honors course is one of those many challenges. It is one of the most demanding courses available in the High School, and combined with the attitude one must hold, it is an opportunity not many would be willing to take. From its rigorous courses, to its high-standards, Honors classes require many qualities to make an ideal Honors student. First and foremost, an Honor student needs to be prepared to be determined and dedicated in their pursuits. Currently, I am in all advanced classes. These classes place much emphasis on effort for school and homework. Likewise, I am also part of the Orchestra since 5th grade, which comes with its own batch load of work too. Combine the two, it is quite a stressful situation to be in. Being diligent, I can help resolve these issues and complete work before the due-date. Sometimes tests require a lot of time and studying in order to be successful. The school offers multiple online resources such as Quizlet, and I have the option of creating note cards for...
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...testing. The long process of public school educational evaluations and scoring began. But ultimately, what would these scores and numbers mean for me and my future? It meant that I would have to work harder to succeed. Because some things are more of a struggle for me, it only makes me more determined, and more imaginative in the solutions I find to the problems that I face. With hard work and perseverance, I’ve progressed from an elementary and middle school student...
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...It has been such an honor to attend and play sports at Madison High School (MHS) these past four years. There is a high standard of excellence at MHS and I love representing the school. When I moved here in 9th grade, there were so many people that reached out to me and included me in activities. I have always tried to do the same. When I walk down the hallways at school, I make an effort to say hi to others and smile to those around me. I am also part of the National Honor Society (NHS) Council this year. As a council member, I encourage students in the club to branch out at activities and meet new people rather than only being with their friends. In cross country and track, I make an effort at the beginning of practice to talk with teammates...
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...Statement 5: National Honor Society Ron Howard once said, “Setting goals takes desire, but completing them takes determination.” My biggest goal is to get a master’s degree in biochemistry and go to the University of California, Los Angeles. I believe that the National Honor Society gives a great foundation for students to be noticed by universities and has an outstanding moral background which is why I would be honored to be accepted in Campo Verde’s chapter of the National Honor Society as it would help me help me reach my goals and support my community. First of all, it is important for me to start preparing for my career now in order to take advantage of every opportunity offered to me. Being able to achieve a college degree means that...
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...Honor is one of those words that can widely be left up for the individual to determine. For some it could just mean someone who is looked up to. Others may see it as someone who is respected or famous in their such field or profession. Merriam Webster dictionary, alone, has over ten different meanings of the word “honor” on just its website, ranging from several different means of honor. I think that honor can have a multitude of meanings, especially depending on the subject or task at hand. A player could receive an honorable mention as an award for excelling in their sport or just showing good team respect and sportsmanship. Honor roll and distinguished honor roll certificates are given to those students who go above and beyond the expectations...
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...cheating scandal which made them in violation of the Cadet Honor Code. Anyone who violates such code is to be expelled from the Academy. 52 of the accused were found guilty and 48 appealed their cases. The cheating scandal brought about the attention of the media, press, and even caused for the involvement of the secretary of the army and congress. DIAGNOSIS- The cause of the problem stems from the vagueness of the Honor Code. The Honor Code simply states: “A cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those who do.” The fact the Honor Code has a toleration clause makes the system code extremely difficult to enforce. The dilemma that Lt. General Berry, the Superintendent, had was whether to use the Code as a determination of guilt of the cadets or a more detailed and systematic method. During the case some of the accused cadets begin to write affidavits implementing their fellow classmates. They pointed out specific incidents of other cadets lying, cheating, and stealing. If the Honor Code does not allow toleration then that would mean that the other cadets would have to be tried for the violations of the code as well. THEORY- The theory that applies to this case is personal accountability. One of the things that really stuck out about the case, in my opinion, is the affidavits from the accused cadets. After they got caught, they wanted to tell things that they should have told from the beginning, according to the Honor Code’s toleration clause. I think that the cadets that...
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... The Buddy Program is an arrangement where students from the high school are partnered up with a student or students from the elementary school to help strengthen the younger students’ classroom etiquette, boost their learning, and mainly practice and increase their social skills. The program was started last school year and took place during the elementary school’s recess. This year it takes place during one of their classes, which benefits the teacher to by giving them a helping hand. The high school students involved are selected...
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...National Honor Society The extraordinary honor to be a member of the National Honor Society is excellence that I stride for. Being nominated to be a part of National Honor Society by my teachers is such a blessing for me. The determination that I aspire, is the reason this magnificent opportunity lays at my feet. My dedication for succeeding and all my hard work has been leading up to hopefully one day be in NHS with high honors. I believe, having the educational goals, leadership, character, and service I have is what makes me a fine candidate to be in National Honor Society. When I first heard of National Honor Society I learned that it was a big honor and shows the fine work someone possesses. After that, I was determined to do my finest work on my school task to even my academic...
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... I had to do the placement test, just like any other student and...
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...that a student may receive. The choices are narrowed down into two main categories, private and public school. Many people in today’s society believe it is better to send their children to private schools rather than public schools. It is not an easy choice for parents to decide, but many parents feel their child is worth receiving the best education offered. The quality of teaching and the expectations of the students differ from the two schools. Studies have been made and prove that private schools have a higher graduation rate, student self-determination, and higher college admissions rate. In a private school a student’s self-discipline and willingness aids them in the future success of their lives. Advocates of private school argue that the education received in one of these facilities is more valuable and rewarding than any other academic opportunity. Private schools often have better grades and test scores with an above standard curriculum, but supporters of public schools feel that the students are better-rounded, both educationally and worldly, when in public schools. Generally public schools have a superior variety of classes to choose from due to the larger more diverse student population, however, private schools tend to offer more honors and advanced classes then public schools. The amount of students enrolled in private schools is significantly less than that of public schools. A private school has the option of not allowing enrollment of a potential student for one...
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...was inducted into National Honor Society with the goals of giving back to my community and school through volunteer service and teamwork. Since then I have volunteered at numerous events and inside classrooms, each time learning more about the goodness of people and how I can be a part of something that can change lives. As my senior year started I was approached by the NHS sponsor at my school, and she asked me if I would be willing to take on a new project that would provide students in need with access to basic items that they could not get at home. There are many students at Thomas Dale who go hungry throughout the day, or do not have access to basic toiletry items. So I made it my goal to start up the National Honor Society’s...
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...Leadership, character, service, and scholarship. Those are the four pillars of the National Honors Society, and as such, they are the basis for Brandon’s own chapter. The National Honors Society looks for each of these traits in its chapter members, and in a way, most applicants reflect most if not all of the four. Leadership is commonly defined as something belonging to managing people, but management and leadership are not the same thing. While someone who merely ordered and kept track would be considered a manager of sorts, they would not be a leader, because though leaders do what was mentioned prior, they go above and beyond that. While I was a part of the MDOT Bridge Competition in my freshman year, I was the “leader” of our team, Stay-On-Top....
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