1. KEITH VALLEY NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
7TH GRADE: Spring 2017
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2. What is the NJHS?
The National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are the nation's premier organizations established to recognize outstanding high school and middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NHS and NJHS serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character (and Citizenship for NJHS). These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since their beginnings in 1921 and 1929.
Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in activities of the NHS and NJHS. NHS and NJHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. Territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service. -

3. KVNJHS: APPLICATION PROCESS
Important Dates:
March 1, 2017 – Application materials available online and in Main Office
March 7, 2017 – 7th grade informational meeting during PACE in the LGI
April 7, 2017 – Application process closes; materials due in Main Office by 3pm
Week of May 1st – Letters mailed to notify applicant of application status
May 26, 2017 – Acceptance letter and membership dues due
May 30, 2017 – Induction 8:15 AM in KVMS auditorium
May 31, 2017 – Induction 8:45 AM at KVMS

4. KVNJHS: The Application
STUDENTS please reach out to NJHS advisors with questions regarding the application. The NJHS recognizes leadership and initiative. We would like to hear from you, young men and young women, regarding questions about the process or the application materials. This shows maturity, leadership, and initiative that embodies the traits embraced by the NJHS.
Fill out demographic information. You may list your as well as a parent address.
Part I Complete grade calculation sheet. All 7th grade Q1, Q2, and Q3, averages are to be completed.

5. GRADE SHEET Follow directions on sheet for your core academic classes
Add your two health rotation grades together and divide by two for your health average
Add your three PE grades together and divide by three to get your PE average
Same for CAR 2 –just enter the grade in the average column
Enter your CAR 1 grade in the average column
Add all grades together and divide by 8 to get average

6. KVNJHS: The Application
Part II: Leadership and other student activities are school based extra-curricular activities you completed while at KVMS. AT LEAST ONE KV ACTIVITY MUST BE INCLUDED!!
Examples: band, chorus, orchestra, team sports, intramurals, Robotics Club, Hatters Ambassadors, Yearbook, Reading Olympics, Student Council, Science Olympiad, School Newspaper, Cooking Club, Ecology Club, YoYo Club
Part IV A: All other outside of school activities such as little league, township sports, Girls Scouts, etc.

7. KVNJHS: The Application
Part III: Community Service is all activities that you have participated in for which no compensation has been given (no $$$). THESE ARE ACTIVITIES COMPLETED FROM JUNE 2016-PRESENT.
Household chores or tasks performed for your immediate family do not qualify.
Examples of activities:
volunteer work, helping a neighbor, tutoring a student, things you do through your faith-based/community organization, JNC, JRA, …etc

8. ESSAY/ETHICAL PLEDGE
Essay must be completed. Failure to do so will result in a failure for consideration for induction.
BE SURE TO WRITE ETHICAL PLEDGE IN THE SPACE PROVIDED. BE SURE TO PROVIDE YOUR SIGNATURE!
FAILURE TO FILL THIS SECTION OUT WITH RESULT IN A WITHDRAW OF THE APPLICATION PER NATIONAL BY-LAWS

9. KVNJHS: Once Inducted…
Scholarship: ALL grades must be an 80% or above. Students must maintain a cumulative average OF 85%. Failure to do so will result in academic probation and/or dismissal from the NJHS
Leadership: Students must maintain involvement in school-related clubs and activities
Service: Students must participate in the chapter’s selected community service, plus individual service. Students must complete 10 or more hours of community service per semester. Community Service forms are posted on the Keith Valley NJHS website.
Character: Students must uphold the standards of the ethical pledge.