NJHS

Qualifications 

• 3.5 GPA

• Candidates shall then be considered on the basis of citizenship, service, leadership, and character by a committee of faculty.

Frequently Asked Questions 

• What is NJHS? NJHS is a Citizenship and Leadership organization that was established to create an enthusiasm for superior scholarship; to develop citizenship; to stimulate a desire to serve; to promote leadership; and to instill exemplary qualities of character.

• When can you apply for NJHS? End of your 7th grade year (can apply in March, inducted at the end of the year)

• How do I apply? Towards the end of March, you will pick up a packet to complete from Mrs. Herlihy (rm 806). Once, complete you will turn back into Mrs. Herlihy. Be sure to turn packets back in when due. No late submissions will be accepted. 

• When will I know if I got in? At the end of April 

• What should be included in my packet? Leadership opportunities, extra curriculars, community service and your essay. 

• What is considered a leadership opportunity? Any activity that you organized, coordinated or any group of people you were ever responsible for (e.g. leadership roles in the academic intervention room, Vacation bible school, Student Council, Girls/boys Scouts, etc.) 

• How many hours of community service should you have? It is less about the number of hours and more about the variety of hours. 

• Where can I get community service hours? Being a peer tutor, volunteering at your church, helping out at the family resource center, helping a teacher ( maybe organizing a space), helping out with local sports teams, helping organize items in a library, etc.