National Junior Honor Society

INVITE ONLY: To be considered for membership, students in 7th grade are assessed annually based on their cumulative, unweighted GPA, using final grades from 6th grade and first semester grades from 7th grade. Each year, we accept a maximum of 50 students into the chapter. Invitations are sent after the 3rd marking period in 7th grade based on a minimum GPA selected to be no less than 3.75 and no more than 4.25.  Once invited, students must complete an application form, being careful to follow all directions. When the faculty committee meets to determine eligibility of applicants, we consider the extent of leadership, service, academic achievements, and co-curricular activities the students have participated in. We also look for teacher feedback in the areas of character, leadership, service, citizenship, and scholarship (the 5 pillars of NJHS). Each year, we select 50 students, who meet those requirements, to be invited to an induction ceremony that will take place in September of their 8th grade year. Once inducted, 8th grade students are in for the remainder of the school year

Once accepted, students must demonstrate NJHS’s pillars in all school activities in addition to upholding the following requirements:

• Maintaining high academic standards with no honor code violations
• Completing individual service to the community through committee work (students are required to complete 5 hours of community service per semester)
• Maintaining high standards of conduct (no disciplinary issues)
• Demonstrating leadership and role model qualities
• Participate in 80% of school based NJHS meetings and activities
• Pay $20 annual dues in cash or by check, made out to MMS, to cover T-shirt and chapter dues. When students are out in the community, the shirts help show the services we provide are from students in NJHS.

If a member fails to comply with one or more of the above obligations of membership, he or she may be considered for dismissal from NJHS.