Membership in the National Junior Honor Society is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a junior high school student. The NJHS has worked hard to bring the accomplishments of outstanding students to the attention of parents, teachers, peers, and the community.  Chapters in more than 12,500 high schools across the nation strive to give practical meaning to the Society’s goals of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Charlene Urso 

The initial qualifying criteria include the following:

· 7th – 9th grade students
· The student must have and maintain an overall grade point average of a 3.75.
· Display exemplary conduct.

According to the guidelines set forth in the NJHS Handbook, the following definitions are used for service, leadership, and character:

I. Service

A.     “Willingness to render any service to the school and community when called upon.”
B.     “Willingness to do committee or staff work”
C.    “Readiness to show courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students.”

II. Leadership

A.     “Demonstrates leadership in classroom or organization work.”
B.     “Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities”
C.    “Successfully hold offices or positions of responsibility in school”
D.    “Exemplifies positive qualities and attitudes”

III. Character

A.     “Meets pledges and responsibilities to the school promptly”
B.     “Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability”
C.    “Cooperates with school regulations”