National Junior Honor Society The Southside Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is a prestigious organization whose membership is by invitation only. It is discriminatory in its selection process whereby special privileges are granted to a select few students who are in exceptional academic standing and have excellent character. The NJHS establishes rules for membership that are based upon a student's outstanding performance and five criteria: citizenship, service, leadership, scholarship and character. Members must maintain a grade point average 3.0 and become good citizens by participating in service projects to the community, school, or other organizations. The organizational structure includes the principal, the advisor, a Faculty Council (five teachers), and the student membership. Applications will be distributed to all students who meet this criteria for Scholarship. The Faculty Council will meet (date to be determined) to review applications for membership. Each candidate’s application is reviewed thoroughly. Essays must be neat, well-written, and summarize each student’s individual qualities and examples of Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship in his/her own life. After the application is reviewed, the Faculty Council will vote to determine if the student’s membership is accepted or declined with the majority being the rule. The Southside Middle School NJHS advisor is Ms. Thelma Jones who can be reached at (904) 739-5238 ext. 165 or e-mail at jonest3@duvalschools.org. Thank you for your interest in NJHS and best wishes! Application Procedures for NJHS Completed applications are to be submitted to Thelma Jones in room 7-1 or Tiera Thomas in guidance, by November 15, 2016. Application packet must include: • Completed application with all signatures • All teachers must sign off on the teacher’s recommendation page • Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 • Copy of your most recent report card • Completed essay Eligibility Requirements for NJHS • Maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.0 • Complete the membership application • Be a current 7th or 8th grade student REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION