NJHS

NJHS Selection Process

1. After the first marking period, academically qualifying students complete the Student Activity Information Form. At this point, the student is considered a candidate for membership.

2. Throughout the school year, candidates (and members) should meet the criteria by maintaining high academic standards, participating in various extracurricular and service activities, and serving as a role model to other students in the building as well as the greater community.

3. At the end of April/ May:

   1. Candidates and members must submit a log of completed extracurricular and service activities.

   2. The faculty completes a survey evaluating each candidate and member’s leadership, citizenship, and character in the building.

   3. The Faculty Council meets to review Student Activity Information Forms, service logs, and evaluations done by the faculty. 

      1. The council consists of 4-5 anonymous faculty members who may or may not be familiar with candidates/members.

      2. The adviser serves as a facilitator in the review process;  the council determines if criteria for membership has been met.

   4. Acceptance letter/ Induction Ceremony invitations sent out.

Candidates inducted as members at the ceremony.

1. Ongoing criteria for National Junior Honor Society

   1. Scholarship: maintain High Honor Roll each marking period

      1. For Accelerated Math and Algebra only: B+ permitted with an additional 5 service hours to be completed per marking period

   2. Leadership: holding elected offices, positions of responsibility, athletic teams

   3. Service: 30 hours of involvement in activities within and outside the school without compensation (includes leadership activities from above)

   4. Citizenship: recognize the importance of civic involvement, regard freedom, justice, government, and laws

   5. Character: accepting of criticism, cooperative with school rules, honest, truthful, reliable, demonstrate concern and respect

Dismissal & Withdrawal Procedure

A candidate or member will be dismissed during the school year for not meeting academic criteria or having a disciplinary infraction. A candidate or member can also be dismissed at the end of the year if the Faculty Council determines the student ineligible based on paperwork submitted by the student and/or evaluations by the faculty.

Any student who does not meet eligibility requirements will receive written notice which is to be signed and returned by both the student and parent or guardian. If the written notice is not returned by both parties, the adviser will contact the parent/guardian directly.

Any student who no longer wishes to pursue membership should give written notice with a parent signature to the adviser.