CRITERION
ONE: A student must earn at least 22 Carnegie
Units of credit for graduation and have taken:
4 Units in English Language Arts
4 Units in Mathematics, including one unit in
Algebra II (or its equivalent)
3 Units in Science, including one unit in Physics or
Chemistry
3 Units in Social Studies, Including Economics,
Citizenship, World History, and U.S. Studies
2 Units in a single Foreign Language
1 Unit in Fine Arts, chosen from Visual Arts, Music,
Dance, or Dramatic Arts
CRITERION
TWO: A student must have a minimum combined score
of 1360 (math and verbal ONLY) on the Scholastic Assessment
Test (SAT) at one test
administration; OR a minimum combined score of 1360 on
the critical reading and mathematical reasoning skills sections of the SAT
Reasoning Test at
one test administration; OR a composite score of 31 at one test administration on
the American College Test (ACT).
CRITERION
THREE: A student has a non-weighted,
cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale, where A =
4, B = 3, C = 2, and D = 1 in core courses.
CRITERION
FOUR: Registered to vote if a United States citizen
and 18 years of age on or before March 2, 2015.
CRITERION
FIVE: A student shows evidence of self-esteem and
concern for others in day-to-day activities.
DOCUMENTATION: A letter of reference (attached to
application) from an adult outside the school or family.
The writer should fully identify him/herself.
CRITERION
SIX: A student has participated in at
least three (3) different competitive interscholastic activities
(e.g., athletics, music and literary events, fairs, and exhibits).
CRITERION
SEVEN: A student has been appointed
by school official or elected to positions of leadership in a minimum
of two (2) different organizations sponsored by the school.
List of at least two (2)
different leadership positions held, including the dates of service.
CRITERION
EIGHT: A student has shown evidence
of leadership in a minimum of two (2) different organizations
outside the school, including being appointed by an organization sponsor or
elected to a position of leadership or role of responsibility in a
minimum of one (1) of these activities. Note:
This does not include paid positions.
If you meet all eight and would like to apply for this award, please see Michael Kulp by February 2nd. There is an application you will need. The completed applications are due back to NOHS Guidance by February 27.