Selection Procedure Description

The Chickasaw High School Chapter of the National Honor Society is a duly chartered and affiliated chapter of the National Honor Society.

Membership is open to students who meet the required standards in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Students are selected by a majority vote of a five-member Faculty Council appointed annually by the principal. The chapter adviser, Mr. Zachary Gotlib, is also appointed by the principal and facilitates the selection procedures and chapter activities.

Students in grades ten through twelve are eligible for membership. For the scholarship criterion, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Students who meet this requirement may be invited to complete an application describing their leadership experience and service to the school or community.

To evaluate character, the Faculty Council reviews official disciplinary records and requests professional input from faculty members. Faculty members provide reflections on each candidate’s service, character, citizenship, and leadership.

The Faculty Council reviews the candidate forms, faculty input, and relevant school records. A majority vote is required for selection. Following review by the principal, candidates are notified of the decision.

Selected candidates become members after participating in the chapter’s formal induction ceremony. Members must continue to meet the standards that resulted in their selection, attend monthly meetings, and participate in chapter service projects.

Questions about the selection process or membership obligations may be directed to Mr. Gotlib by email at zgotlib@chickasawschools.com.

Article I: Name

The name of this chapter shall be the Chickasaw High School Chapter of the National Honor Society.

Article II: Purpose

The purpose of this chapter shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote worthy leadership, and encourage the development of character in students of Chickasaw High School.

Article III: Powers

This chapter operates under the direction of and in full compliance with the National Constitution of NHS. The chapter will maintain active affiliation with the national organization each year.

The chapter adviser is authorized to supervise chapter activities as delegated by the school principal. Final authority over chapter activities and decisions resides with the principal.

The chapter maintains policies and practices designed to prevent discrimination against qualified candidates or members. This policy applies to chapter administration, selection, discipline, and dismissal.

The complete National Constitution is available from the National Honor Society.

Article IV: Membership

Membership is an honor bestowed upon deserving students and is based on scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

Membership may be active, honorary, or alumni. Active members become alumni members upon graduation. Alumni and honorary members have no voice or vote in chapter affairs.

To be eligible for consideration, a candidate must:

1. Be a member of the sophomore, junior, or senior class.
2. Have attended Chickasaw High School for at least one semester.
3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
4. Meet the chapter’s standards for service, leadership, and character.

Article V: Selection of Members

Members are selected by a majority vote of a five-member Faculty Council appointed by the principal. The chapter adviser serves as a sixth, nonvoting member.

Selection of active members is held once each year during the second semester.

Before final selection:

1. Eligible students are notified and invited to submit a candidate information form.
2. Academic records are reviewed to confirm eligibility.
3. Faculty members are invited to provide professional input.
4. The Faculty Council reviews all relevant materials and votes on each candidate.

Candidates become members when inducted during a special ceremony.

Members transferring from Chickasaw High School will receive a letter stating their membership status. Students transferring into Chickasaw High School with active NHS membership will be accepted and given one semester to meet local chapter requirements.

Article VI: Obligations of Members

Annual chapter dues are twenty dollars and must be paid within 30 days of induction.

Members in good standing may wear the official NHS emblem. Members who withdraw, resign, or are dismissed must return the emblem.

Senior members in good standing may wear NHS honor cords at graduation.

Article VII: Officers

Chapter officers are the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.

Officers are elected at the final meeting of each school year. Returning members in good standing may run for office. Voting is conducted by secret ballot, and a majority vote is required.

The president presides over meetings and represents the chapter. The vice president presides in the president’s absence and maintains records of leadership and service. The secretary records meeting minutes and attendance. The treasurer maintains financial records.

The officers and faculty adviser form the executive committee, which establishes chapter goals and manages chapter business subject to review by the membership.

Article VIII: Meetings

Regular chapter meetings are held monthly. Special meetings may be called by the president with the adviser’s approval. Meetings are conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order, and members are expected to attend.

Article IX: Activities

The chapter will conduct one or more service projects each year. All members are expected to participate.

Projects must address a need in the school or community, receive administrative and faculty support, be educationally appropriate, and be properly planned and organized.

Each member must also participate in an individual service project reflecting the member’s talents and interests, subject to approval by the adviser.

Article X: Discipline and Dismissal

Members who fall below the standards of scholarship, service, leadership, or character may be considered for discipline or dismissal.

A member whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.5 will receive a written warning and a reasonable period for improvement. If the GPA remains below the standard, the Faculty Council may consider additional disciplinary action, including dismissal.

Violations of law or school regulations may result in immediate consideration for dismissal. Repeated violations of the school conduct code may also result in dismissal proceedings.

In cases of possible dismissal:

1. The member receives written notice stating the reason for possible dismissal.
2. The member has the right to respond before the Faculty Council in person or through a written statement.
3. A majority vote of the Faculty Council is required for dismissal.
4. The decision is reviewed by the principal and communicated to the student and parent or guardian.
5. The decision may be appealed according to district policy.

The Faculty Council may consider disciplinary action other than dismissal when appropriate.

Article XI: Amendments

These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the chapter, provided the proposed amendment has been submitted to the membership at least one month before the vote.

Articles concerning membership selection and discipline remain subject to the authority of the Faculty Council and approval of the principal.

Approved by the Chickasaw High School National Honor Society Chapter.