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NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY:

 

To increase leadership skills through activities and events within the school community, we have membership in the National Junior Honor Society. The selection process is as follows:

 

  • Students may not apply for membership. They must be selected by the faculty.

  • . The student must be 7th or 8th grade at the time of selection.

  •  Students are not chosen on academic achievement alone, but must also display qualities of character, service, leadership, and citizenship activities. 

 

Scholarship

Students chosen must for at least have a scholastic average of 92.5% or higher for three consecutive quarters. 

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Character: 

  • Takes criticism willingly. 

  •  Exhibits cooperation. 

  •  Displays good morals and ethics

  •  Respects others.

 

Service :

  • . Contributions of self to school, community and classmates. 

  • . Participates in extra-curricular activities. 

  •  Displays school spirit. 

  • Involved in community service 

 

Leadership: 

  •  Holds elected positions.

  •  Promotes and participates in school activities

  • Exemplifies positive attitudes.

  •  Helps build relationships and encourages others

 

Citizenship :

  •  Participates in community organizations 

  • Participates in school clubs 

  •  Follows school rules

  •  Demonstrates courtesy.

  •  Respects and takes care of school property and grounds

  •  Can explain basic workings of our government and us

        country’s ideals. 

 

Credentials for Students being considered for Membership:

  • Write a rhetorical composition:         “How I Embody the Five Qualities of a NJHS Member”

  • Present their up-to-date Student Resume 

  • Participate in an interview with NJHS Chairperson(s) and Principal where Resume and Credentials will be reviewed.

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Officers are selected from the current members of the Society and will be selected in January.

Members will be expected to participate in activities that represent our school such as:

  • Diocesan Celebrations

  • Advisory Board Activities

  • Sports, as a player or a supporter in the stands

  • Participating in activities that inform student body about the meaning of Character, Service, Leadership, Citizenship and Scholarship 

  • Missed work is due according to the teacher’s discretion.

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