National Junior Honor Society
The National Junior Honor Society is the leader among organizations and societies that promotes appropriate recognition for students who reflect outstanding accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship, and service.
Five main purposes have guided chapters of NJHS from the beginning: to create enthusiasm for scholarship; to stimulate a desire to render service; to promote leadership; to encourage responsible citizenship; and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.
High School Information:
9th and 10th graders are not allowed to join the National Honor Society, they must wait until 11th grade so the high school has two full years of grades with which to assess them. The High School is looking for well-rounded students, not just those that go home and study all the time to make straight A's. The high school wants students who are involved in community activities, sports, church, boy scouts, club sports, school clubs, etc. Other options in 9th and 10th grade and in high school may be to join C-Squared, Green Cord, Habitat for Humanity, KEY Club, band, or something to get involved in when they come to high school. This will help them to have more "points" when they apply.
Their time in WMS NJHS has no bearing on whether they are invited to join NHS.
Feel free to check out the Rouse High School's website for more information on the National Honor Society. CLICK HERE.