1. Tex Hill M.S. NJHS

2. Sponsor Information:
Mrs. Baldwin & Ms. Garner

3. Academics Citizenship Discipline
The Prerequisites
Academics Citizenship Discipline

4. The Five NJHS Pillars Character Scholarship Leadership Service
Citizenship

5. Selection Process
A Cumulative Average of 90+ and Teacher Recommendations
Applications will be reviewed by the Faculty Council Committee
New Members will receive an invitation to join by the last week of March.
Induction Ceremony will be at 7:00pm on April 6th

6. Faculty Council
This council is made up of 5 faculty members.
The council evaluates all forms submitted for consideration for NJHS membership.
The faculty council analyzes the student information and determines a final decision.

7. Student Evaluation by Teachers
Categories: (Addressing the Pillars)
Sets Positive Example
Shows Positive Attitude
Works Well with Others
Remains on Task
Consistently Meets Deadlines
Accepts Redirection

8. Academic Requirements
The point average starts in the fall semester of 6th grade. Candidates must have a minimum average of 90%, determined by averaging all academic and elective course grades
Overall GPA must be 90 to be eligible for NJHS

9. Citizenship
A student must have at least a “Satisfactory” in citizenship in all courses during the current academic year.
“Unsatisfactory” in citizenship in a course disqualifies a student from the selection process.
Any change in a student’s citizenship may result in probation or resignation. For example:
ISS
Academic Dishonesty
Excessive Referrals

10. Service
NJHS Members are expected to take an active role in Service Projects on and off campus.
Each student is required to work a minimum of 12 hours per semester.
This year:
Elf Louis
Toy Drive
Food Drive
March of Dimes
Habitat for Humanity (this summer)

11. Student Application
Students must complete and return their applications by March 8, 2017.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A parent signature is required.

12. Final Selection
A student who meets the high standards for NJHS membership is invited to join the organization.
Sponsors facilitate the selection process but do not choose the members.

13. Important Notices
During the selection process, if a student does NOT uphold the membership requirements, then he/she will not advance.
This is not an “Honor Roll” club. Grades are only a portion of the membership requirement. Citizenship, Character, Leadership and Service are all contributing factors.
NJHS sponsors do NOT participate in the selection process except for collecting data.
All members are expected to take an active role in service projects.

14. Notification
Students who ARE selected will be notified prior to induction.
Those students accepting the invitation will be inducted during a ceremony on April 6, 2017.
Members initiated in 2017 will pay dues in the amount of $ These dues will be collected when students who have been accepted into the organization agree to be inducted.

15. Cause for Dismissal after Induction
Any member who falls below the Honor Point of 90% (average of all subjects)
Any member who receives an N or U in citizenship will be promptly warned and put on probation.
Any member who fails to complete the required service hours (12 per semester) will be put on probation and given nine weeks to make up the required hours.

16. Thank you for attending