NJHS Selection Process
The Glen Meadow Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society
The Glen Meadow Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society
Selection Process
Selection Process
Adopted: November 14, 2014
Adopted: November 14, 2014
The selection process is determined by the local Faculty Council (the five-member selection committee facilitated by the Chapter Adviser who sits as the sixth, non-voting member of the group), approved by the Principal, and must be published and available for review by students, faculty, and parents/guardians.
The selection process is determined by the local Faculty Council (the five-member selection committee facilitated by the Chapter Adviser who sits as the sixth, non-voting member of the group), approved by the Principal, and must be published and available for review by students, faculty, and parents/guardians.
As the first step in the process, students’ academic records are reviewed to determine those persons who are scholastically eligible for membership (i.e. those persons who meet the required cumulative GPA of 92 or above). The GPA used at the local level cannot be set below the national minimum standard outlined in the national constitution, and once set, must be applied fairly and consistently to all candidates. In addition, chapters should consult with the school’s special education or disabilities representative to determine which, if any, of the candidates has special needs that could be important to consider in the upcoming review by the Faculty Council.
As the first step in the process, students’ academic records are reviewed to determine those persons who are scholastically eligible for membership (i.e. those persons who meet the required cumulative GPA of 92 or above). The GPA used at the local level cannot be set below the national minimum standard outlined in the national constitution, and once set, must be applied fairly and consistently to all candidates. In addition, chapters should consult with the school’s special education or disabilities representative to determine which, if any, of the candidates has special needs that could be important to consider in the upcoming review by the Faculty Council.
Students who are eligible scholastically (candidates) should be notified and informed that for further consideration for selection to the chapter, they may complete the Candidate Form. This form outlines the candidate’s accomplishments in the areas of Leadership, Service, Citizenship and Character.
Students who are eligible scholastically (candidates) should be notified and informed that for further consideration for selection to the chapter, they may complete the Candidate Form. This form outlines the candidate’s accomplishments in the areas of Leadership, Service, Citizenship and Character.
The Candidate Form should be reviewed by the Faculty Council, along with any other verifiable information about the candidates relevant to their consideration for membership, including disabilities status of each candidate. The leadership, service, citizenship and character of all candidates should be reviewed carefully. Faculty council members are encouraged to deliberate in order to guarantee that their decisions are based on accurate and complete understandings of all information presented for review. With the vote on each candidate, those candidates receiving a majority vote of the faculty council should be invited for induction into the chapter. All candidates identified and listed as “not selected” (i.e., those who do not receive the majority vote of the faculty council) should have a list of those criteria not met by the individual candidate listed next to their name to assist the Adviser and Principal in handling inquiries regarding non-selection.
The Candidate Form should be reviewed by the Faculty Council, along with any other verifiable information about the candidates relevant to their consideration for membership, including disabilities status of each candidate. The leadership, service, citizenship and character of all candidates should be reviewed carefully. Faculty council members are encouraged to deliberate in order to guarantee that their decisions are based on accurate and complete understandings of all information presented for review. With the vote on each candidate, those candidates receiving a majority vote of the faculty council should be invited for induction into the chapter. All candidates identified and listed as “not selected” (i.e., those who do not receive the majority vote of the faculty council) should have a list of those criteria not met by the individual candidate listed next to their name to assist the Adviser and Principal in handling inquiries regarding non-selection.
Prior to notification of any candidates, the Chapter Adviser is required to report the results of the Faculty Council’s deliberations to the Principal for approval (per Article 9, section 3 of the NJHS Constitution). Lists of selected and non-selected students, as well as reasons for non-selection may be incorporated into this meeting. This will assure the support of the administration prior to any notification.
Prior to notification of any candidates, the Chapter Adviser is required to report the results of the Faculty Council’s deliberations to the Principal for approval (per Article 9, section 3 of the NJHS Constitution). Lists of selected and non-selected students, as well as reasons for non-selection may be incorporated into this meeting. This will assure the support of the administration prior to any notification.
Formal notification of all selected candidates and their parents/guardians to inform them in writing about selection and the timing of the induction ceremony will be mailed. Students who are NOT selected will be informed about their non-selection by mail as well.
Formal notification of all selected candidates and their parents/guardians to inform them in writing about selection and the timing of the induction ceremony will be mailed. Students who are NOT selected will be informed about their non-selection by mail as well.
To finalize the plans for induction, steps should be devised for verification of new membership, acceptance of the invitations for membership, and attendance at the induction ceremony.
To finalize the plans for induction, steps should be devised for verification of new membership, acceptance of the invitations for membership, and attendance at the induction ceremony.
Prerequisite Conditions for Selection
Prerequisite Conditions for Selection
Enrollment – According to the constitution, only students who have attended the school for the equivalent of one semester (2 marking periods) may be considered for membership.
Enrollment – According to the constitution, only students who have attended the school for the equivalent of one semester (2 marking periods) may be considered for membership.
Grade Level – Membership may be open to qualified students from the second semester of grades seven through grade eight.
Grade Level – Membership may be open to qualified students from the second semester of grades seven through grade eight.
GPA Standard – Students must have a GPA of at least 92 at the time of candidacy.
GPA Standard – Students must have a GPA of at least 92 at the time of candidacy.