National Junior Honor Society

 

What is National Junior Honor Society?

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle-level school students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Citizenship and Character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginnings in 1929.

Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in activities of the NHS (High School) and NJHS (Middle School). NHS and NJHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. Territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service. More information is available on the NJHS website: https://www.njhs.us/

 

Who is eligible for NJHS?

 At Mountain View, in accordance with national standards set by NJHS, students will first qualify for an invitation through their demonstration of success in the area of scholarship.  That means students in 7th or 8th grade with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 on a 4 point scale will receive an invitation to fill out an information sheet. Students will then fill out the information sheet to give examples of their accomplishments in the remaining areas of Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizenship.  Therefore, just because a student qualifies based on their cumulative GPA (scholarship), they will not automatically be chosen to be inducted into the NJHS.

 

Where can you find your GPA?

Please contact your counselor.

6th Grade- Mrs. Prado

7th Grade- Mrs. Seymour

8th Grade- Mrs. Stavness

 

 

Who chooses inductees into the NJHS?

After students fill out an information sheet, all of their qualifications will be reviewed by our Faculty Council.  The Faculty Council is an anonymous group of faculty members who make final decisions about who will be invited for induction into the NJHS.  The Faculty Council also serves as the group who determines if a student should be dismissed because of a failure to meet expectations in one of the five areas of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Citizenship or Character. The NJHS sponsor does not have a vote on the Faculty Council and will not be making any decisions regarding acceptance, rejection or dismissal.

 

What does an exemplary NJHS candidate look like?

Scholarship: Students who have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.6 (on a 4.0 scale), as established by the local school's Faculty Council, meet the scholarship portion of the requirements for membership. These students are then eligible for consideration based on service, leadership, character and citizenship.

Service: 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: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, 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: The student of good character upholds principles of morality and ethics, is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern, respect for others and generally maintains a good and clean lifestyle.

Citizenship: Be a student who is thoughtful, courteous and respectful in and out of the classroom to the administration, teachers and fellow students alike. Endeavor to be the type of person everyone wants to associate with.

 

If you’re a 6th grader, what can you do to become a better candidate for NJHS in 7th and 8th grade?

One of the best things you can do as a 6th grader is to have really strong grades.  You should work hard every day in school because as a 7th grade inductee, you will qualify in the area of scholarship based on your grades in 6th grade!  Also, becoming involved in school clubs and activities, following all school rules and being a great role model for other students will give you strong teacher recommendations.  In addition, outside of school, you can begin to track community service hours (work in which you don't receive some kind of pay) in order to strengthen your information sheet.

 

What does one do in the NJHS?   

The goal of NJHS is to build leaders and provide service to the community; activities are up to the NJHS members. As a leader in your school, you will set the standard for all others to follow.  

 

 

SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSAL AND NJHS BYLAWS