2021-2022 THE Official THS Student Handbook

National Honor Society – Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Caroline Patton The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. Membership for NHS is available only for grades 10 – 12. Each October, the sponsor checks grade point averages (G.P.A.) to determine who qualifies for NHS. Students must have a 4.0 overall G.P.A. to be invited into the chapter. Students who are invited to apply to be members of the chapter must interview with a five-member faculty council for final determination. After students are inducted, they must maintain a 3.8 G.P.A. If a student’s G.P.A. falls below this requirement, he or she will be placed on academic probation for one nine-week grading period. If the student has not met the probation requirement at the end of that time, the student will be removed from the chapter. All members must perform community service for school, community, or charity organizations individually and as part of the chapter. Each student has a folder on file in which to keep a record of all community service completed throughout high school years. Science Club – Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Gina Niemann The purpose of the Science Club is to provide students interested in science with opportunities to enrich themselves and others with knowledge and experiences of how science affects our everyday lives. Spanish Club – Faculty Advisor: Mr. Raol Calas Mission: Spanish Club of Temple High School promotes an understanding of international current events and Hispanic cultural differences among the student body. The club seeks to support and encourage Hispanic students in better understanding the educational system and culture of the United States. Activities: Discuss events in Latin America that impact Hispanic countries and Hispanic communities in the United States, Video Clips to promote cultural understanding, Hispanic Food Preparation that can be done in class, Visuals to coincide with important Holidays in the United States. Student Council – Mr. John Garner Purpose: To provide Temple High School with leadership and guidance that promotes the school's as well as the community's well-being. Activities: Help with various projects throughout the year such as American Youth Discount Cards, March of Dimes, Relay for Life, community service, etc. DELIVERIES TO SCHOOL When it is necessary for parents/guardians to bring articles to school, such articles must be delivered to the front office. These items will be delivered to the student during non-instructional time. Fast food or restaurant meals/lunches/items are in conflict with food services guidelines; therefore, they cannot be brought by, delivered to, or provided to students during school hours. Past/Planned Activities- 1) Field Trips- Ex:GAAquarium, Physics Day at Six Flags 2) Tutoring- members assist in preparing juniors to take the science graduation test 3) Community Involvement- nature projects and recycling 4) Science Fair

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