Chesapeake Math & IT Academy National Honor Society - Fall Application for 11th and 12th Grade Students - Apply by September 28 at 3:00 PM

Sep 22, 2026

Fall NHS application for Chesapeake Math & IT Academy inviting 11th and 12th grade students. Includes officer listings, application deadline, submission requirements (pen or typed, no pencil), and a detailed checklist for recommendation letters, typed essay (minimum 250 words), leadership/extracurricular/work experience/awards pages, and an unofficial transcript. Sets eligibility criteria including GPA and service hour checkpoints and requires consistent evidence of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.

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Pages10

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Application Information

Deadline and Submission Rules

Application Checklist

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Academic and Service Hour Requirements

Recommendations and Review Process

Leadership and Service Definitions

Chesapeake Math & IT Academy National Honor Society FALL APPLICATION: 11th and 12th Grade Students are Invited to Apply Advisor: Natalie Gaudette ([ngaudette@cmitacademy.org](ngaudette@cmitacademy.org)) Officers: President – Brian Ndofor Vice President – Zoe Lancaster Treasurer – Jeffrey Greer IV Secretary – Aidell Benyarku IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ONLY THE DOCUMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED. ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PEN OR TYPED. ( NO PENCIL) APPLICATION DEADLINE: Due to Ms. Gaudette by FRIDA, SEPTEMBER 28TH BY 3 :00 P. M * NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED* Application Checklist Make sure you have completed each of the following before turning in your application. Did you and your parent/guardian read the information page? Did you attach one recommendation letter from a current or past CMIT teacher who has seen you in the classroom? *Only original letters with a signature and will be accepted* (No emails or copies) Did you attach one recommendation letter from someone who can speak to your character outside of the classroom? (May be a job/internship supervisor, coach, CMIT staff member who sees you in an extracurricular activity, etc. -may not be a friend or a family member) *Only original letters with a signature will be accepted* (No emails or copies) Did you submit your typed essay? Is it at least 250 words? Did you complete the leadership page(s)? Did you complete the extracurricular activities page(s)? Did you complete the work experience, recognition, and awards page(s)? Did you submit an unofficial transcript? Are all of your materials in a folder with your name on the front? Did you make a copy of this application for your own records? (Applications will not be returned to students after submission.) I, (print your name), have read, understood and completed this application and agree to the manner of the selection process. I hereby state that the information herein is true and accurate. I understand that any violation of the pillars of the National Honor Society (scholarship, character, leadership and service) as well as providing any consciously false information on this application may result in my immediate and permanent removal from NHS. Student signature: Date: Parent signature: Date: BEFORE YOU BEGIN, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING EXPECTATIONS: The National Honor Society recognizes students who achieve excellence in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Students must be distinguished in ALL four of these areas. A minimum of 3 .0 cumulative weighted GPA is required to apply. Students who are applying to the National Honor society must have met specific Service Hours Checkpoints to be considered: 1 1 th grade applicants must have earned at least 10 hours of service by their application date; 12th grade applicants must have earned at least 24 hours of service by their application date. Additionally, you must have been involved in at least two extra-curricular activities per year since 9th grade. The selection committee (faculty council) will assess your character through a process involving analysis of: your essay, the two formal character and leadership recommendation letters submitted by you, and forms you have compiled as part of this application. The purpose of this application is for you to inform the selection committee of your history of leadership, character, scholarship and service. The committee is looking for consistent examples of leadership and service over an extended period of time. A leadership position is any position in which you are in charge of or managing others. Serving in a leadership position means the activity described would not have occurred or would have been greatly impacted without your participation. These can be “traditional” positions such as a team captain or club officer. They can also be somewhat less obvious roles such as o

FAQs

Who can apply for the National Honor Society fall application?

11th and 12th grade students are invited to apply for CMIT Academy’s National Honor Society.

What are the key submission requirements for the application?

Application materials must be submitted in pen or typed (no pencil). Only included documents are considered, and students must attach original signed recommendation letters.

What eligibility criteria are required before applying?

A minimum 3.0 cumulative weighted GPA is required. Service hour checkpoints apply (10 hours for 11th grade, 24 hours for 12th grade by the application date), and students must have participated in at least two extracurricular activities per year since 9th grade.

Sep 22, 2026

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