What makes me a good candidate for NJHS?

To be in National Junior Honor Society you have to have good character, citizenship,service, and leadership. First, I have good character. I take criticism willingly, and I also welcome recommendations. Second, I demonstrate citizenship well.

Why am I a good candidate for NJHS?

An ideal applicant for the NJHS OAA will: Demonstrate a service mindset by seeking out and voluntarily fulfilling needs to help others. Commit to learning, growing, and making the most of educational opportunities. Take ownership and responsibility as a leader, in title or in action, in school and community.

What makes you a good candidate for the National Honor Society?

Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty, academic integrity, and reliability. Regularly exhibits courtesy, concern, and respect for others. Complies with instructions and rules, and displays personal responsibility.

Why would I want to be part of NJHS?

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) elevates a school's commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship and helps middle-level students develop the knowledge and skills to become well-rounded student leaders in their school, community, and beyond.

What does NJHS look for?

NJHS national policy requires that each chapter set a cumulative GPA as their Scholarship criteria. (The minimum Scholarship requirement a chapter may set is a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent cumulative standard of excellence.

National Junior Honor Society in Middle School

What are the 5 characteristics of NJHS?

National Junior Honor Society membership is invitation-only and a specific honor. But Everyday Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship are shared values of schools, communities, and families.

Is it hard to get into NJHS?

Must maintain a cumulative, overall middle school average of 85.0% in ALL courses with numerical grades and have no failing final grades in any courses. Must have been enrolled at the school for at least one full semester. Must abide by the Sugar Land Middle School NJHS Chapter By-Laws.

Does NJHS cost money?

The annual affiliation fee is $385.

What are the 4 pillars of NJHS?

Do colleges look at NJHS?

These experiences can definitely benefit your personal growth and serve as positive points on your college applications. Regarding college applications, being a member of NJHS aligns well with Tier 3 extracurriculars because it shows commitment and leadership, though it's fairly common across applicants.

Why do I deserve to be in NHS?

As a hardworking, helpful, and friendly individual, I feel that I would make an auxiliary member to this organization. I demonstrate the qualities that are necessary to join this prestigious society, including leadership, character, scholarship, and service.

What should I write in my NJHS essay?

The NJHS prompt says to describe a time you demonstrated leadership, service, character, or citizenship. Include details and an explanation of why that event demonstrated the characteristic you describe. More is not always better.

What are NJHS colors?

The official colors of the National Junior Honor Society shall be blue and gold. Section 7. The official flower of the National Junior Honor Society shall be the white rose.

What are examples of character for NJHS?

Character: NJHS students must follow the school code of behavior. Character includes traits of honesty, fairness, courtesy, tolerance, cooperation, striving daily to make the right choice.

Is it hard to get into NJHS middle school?

Your grades and attitude toward others from the beginning of your middle school career are considered. One thing that most middle schoolers don't know is that it is not just based off grades. To get into NJHS you need to have volunteered, taken up leadership skills and maintained a 3.5 GPA.

What GPA is required for NJHS?

Ninth grade students in a traditional 9-12 high school are not eligible for NJHS membership. Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. (Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA.)

Is it worth it to join NJHS?

Starting an NJHS chapter at your school is the perfect way to establish a tested framework for promoting the ideals of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. NJHS membership is a distinction that holds significance throughout a student's academic life—and beyond.

Can you join NJHS in 9th grade?

(Students must be in their second semester of sixth grade for consideration. Ninth grade students are only eligible for inclusion in NJHS if they attend a middle level school. Ninth grade students in a traditional 9-12 high school are not eligible for NJHS membership.)

How do kids get into NJHS?

Students are selected for membership through local school chapters. Students who have been enrolled at the school for the equivalent of one semester and who meet their chapter's cumulative GPA requirement (Scholarship) are candidates for membership.

Does NJHS transfer to high school?

The candidacy and selection for NHS and NJHS are entirely separate for each organization. This applies to NJHS students in schools with grades 7–9 who transfer for the ninth grade into a school with grades 9–12. Separate NJHS chapters are not permitted in schools with this grade division.

What do kids do in NJHS?

The goal of NJHS is to build leaders and do service. In the past, we have worked at the Babe Zaharias Relays; prepared lunches for the YMBL special kids rodeo; provided hygiene supplies for the HMS giving tree; and sold poinsettias.

Can you join NJHS in 8th grade?

a. Candidates eligible for selection to this chapter must be a second-semester 6th grader, or a member of the 7th or 8th grades. b. To be eligible for selection to membership in this chapter, the candidate must have been in attendance for a period of at least one semester at Westside Christian Academy.

What do NJHS officers do?

Research on fundraising and community service ideas. Work with other officers and NJHS members with ideas. Report to board and NJHS members all aspects of fundraising and service needs. Attend PTA meetings when needed.

Can 6th graders be in NJHS?

The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationwide organization for students in grades 10–12; 12th graders can only apply in the fall semester. The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) recognizes students in grades 7–9. 6th graders who have completed at least one semester of enrollment may apply.