National Junior Honor Society
Grade levels: | 8 |
Purpose: | Provide a forum for students to develop and exercise leadership skills and stimulate a heart of service and character growth. |
Months: | School Year |
Practice Day(s) / Time of the Week: | Society meets at least bi-weekly during lunch or activity bell. Smaller groups and committees often meet before, during, or after school hours. |
Practice Location: | Founders Campus Classroom |
Competition/Performance Schedule: | n/a |
Cost: | Annual Dues are $20 cash |
Anticipated # of Students: | 30-50 |
Expected Parent Involvement: | Help with items for fundraisers; provide snacks; drive to off campus volunteer events; can volunteer alongside their child at events. |
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Sponsor / Contact Info: | West.Robeson@chca-oh.org Assistant: Susan.Vanderkolk@chca-oh.org Assistant: Holly.Metzger@chca-oh.org |
How Do You Register: | NJHS is by invitation only; students must have and maintain a 3.7 or higher GPA and show leadership, character, service, and scholarship. Students complete an activities page and write an essay about their interest in NJHS. A faculty council reviews each student’s entire application and determines if they meet membership criteria. |
Register by: | Invitations are usually extended at the beginning of 4th quarter 7th grade for the following year. |