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Welcome to National Junior Honor Society!

Just some information about NJHS:

★ As you begin the early stages of greater independence and responsibility as a middle level student, you may discover that you excel in your studies, have an interest in leadership and service, and have a thirst for challenge… and accomplishment. ★ Membership in the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) may be an ideal fit for you! You can become a member through a local selection process that concludes with induction into the school’s National Junior Honor Society chapter. ★ Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.

The Five Pillars of NJHS

Scholarship Service Leadership Character Citizenship

Scholarship

❖ Scholarship - an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.5.

(Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA.)

❖ Teacher recommendations

Service

❖ This involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation.

Leadership

❖ Student leaders are those

who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors.

❖ Leadership experiences

can be drawn from school

• r community activities

while working with or for

• thers.

Character

❖ The student of good

character is:

➢ Cooperative ➢ Demonstrates high

standards of honesty and reliability

➢ Shows courtesy,

concern, and respect for

• thers

➢ Generally maintains a

clean disciplinary record.

Citizenship

❖ The student who

demonstrates citizenship:

➢ Understands the importance of civic engagement ➢ Has a high regard for freedom and justice ➢ Respects the U.S. form of government ➢ Respects the law for all citizens at the local, state, and federal levels ➢ Demonstrates mature participation and responsibility in activities such as scouting, community organizations, or school clubs.

What will it take for me to become an official Phoenix Chapter member of the NJHS?

★ Be excited, proud, and eager to build the first “Phoenix Chapter” of the NJHS here at IMS ★ Attend the induction ceremony, held near the end of the year ★ Want to help our school and community through service hours, projects, events, and/or fundraising ★ Application approved by The Faculty Council and invitation given to the first “official” meeting ★ Keep your overall GPA at a 3.5 and have all 1’s in conduct ★ Complete the required application by the date assigned