Become a Member

Seventh and eighth grade students will receive an invitation to apply for the ASFMS Honor Society following the posting of quarter 3 Honor Roll.  Students who meet the eligibility criteria should complete the application.  

Once invited to apply, eligible students must complete an application as detailed in the by-laws.  The Faculty Council will evaluate the applications of eligible members to determine a select group of students to be inducted into the ASFMS Honor Society.  Induction of invited members will take place at the end of the year. 

PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS

Eligibility criteria below must be met for Quarters 1, 2, and 3 of a student’s 7th or 8th grade year to be considered for invitation into NJHS. 

1.  Academic

• • High Honors per ASFMS Handbook guidelines (A- or higher in all classes, with +5 added to accelerated math end of quarter grades for honor roll calculation purposes) 

2.  Discipline

• • Accrue a total of no more than 3 hours of discipline consequences per school year.  

  • Receive no out-of-school suspension in seventh or eighth grade.  

3. Attendance

• Accrue no more than 10% of school days as unexcused absences (to be checked at the end of each quarter).  

New Member Application:

Eligible students wishing to join the ASFMS Honor Society must complete an application by the designated due date consisting of the following:

1) Student Information Form

• Questionnaire about a student’s interests and involvement in extracurricular activities

2) Letter of Intent

• Prepare a letter of intent indicating their desire to become a member, highlighting the particular attributes that make them a good candidate for membership.

3) Teacher Reference Form

• Upon applying, the applicant’s core content teachers (English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies) will complete a reference form on their behalf.  Reference forms require teachers to comment on a student’s leadership and character in the classroom. 

Acceptance into the ASFMS Honor Society:

The Faculty Council will evaluate completed applications on the basis of the ASFMS Honor Society standards of Character, Citizenship, Leadership, Service, and Scholarship.  

The Faculty Council’s decision to invite members is considered final.  Appeals of invitation can be made directly to the Principal in a timely manner.

*Any student with a question regarding his or her honor roll status or report card grades should see the guidance department.  The ASFMS Honor Society does not determine Honor Roll status.*

Grade 6 is not included in the Honor Society at Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School. The ASFMS Honor Society Faculty Council feels that the 6th grade students need time to adjust to the middle school and learn how to be academically successful in their new settings. Students should demonstrate academic proficiency throughout their 6th grade school year and continue this success into their 7th grade year. Eligible students will be able to apply to the ASFMS Honor Society after the third quarter of their 7th and 8th grade years.