Transcript National Junior Honor Society

National Junior Honor Society
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National Honor Society (NHS) and National
Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are more than
just an honor roll. The Honor Society chapter
establishes rules for membership that are based
upon a student's outstanding performance in the
areas of: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and
Character (plus citizenship for NJHS). These
criteria for selection form the foundation upon
which the organization and its activities are built.
Scholarship:
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Students who have a cumulative grade point
average of 85 percent, B, 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or
equivalent standard of excellence, or a higher
cumulative average set by the local school's
Faculty Council, meet the scholarship
requirement for membership. These students
are then eligible for consideration on the basis of
service, leadership, and character (and
citizenship for NJHS).
Service:
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This quality is defined through the
voluntary contributions made by a student
to the school or community, done without
compensation and with a positive,
courteous, and enthusiastic spirit.
Leadership:
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Student leaders are those who are
resourceful, good problem solvers,
promoters of school activities, ideacontributors, dependable, and persons
who exemplify positive attitudes about life.
Leadership experiences can be drawn
from school or community activities while
working with or for others.
Character:
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The student of good character upholds
principles of morality and ethics, is
cooperative, demonstrates high standards
of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy,
concern, and respect for others, and
generally maintains a good and clean
lifestyle.
Citizenship:
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The student who demonstrates citizenship
understands the importance of civic
involvement, has a high regard for
freedom, justice, and democracy, and
demonstrates mature participation and
responsibility through involvement with
such activities as scouting, community
organizations, and school clubs.
BSMS Qualification:
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You will be expected to maintain an average
grade of 90% or higher with no grades below an
85% in any class (report cards to be handed in
quarterly).
You will need to maintain good attendance
throughout the school year.
You will need to continue to have outstanding
behavior (level 1 will be reviewed, no level 2 or
higher).
BSMS Qualification:
You will need to earn 25 hours of volunteer
time with or without the school completed
within the school year (August 25, 2011May 15, 2012).
 You will need to preserve a reputation of
respect, good character, and motivation.
 Acceptance is contingent upon review of
your final report card grades.
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High Standards:
You are a member, not your parents
 You are the best of the best, expected to
act that way
 Grades, discipline, and NJHS values are
very important
 Participation is required, dismissal will
happen, if rules and standards are not
followed
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Why should you be involved:
Helps give you the volunteer hours you will
need to apply for college
 Looks Very good on college applications
 NJHS will get you into NHS in high school
 Fun with other members, plan 8th grade
dance and 8th grade T-shirt, Relay for Life,
field trip to college, picnic, and Dodge ball!
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