1. KEITH VALLEY NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY 8 TH GRADE: FALL 2013 By PresenterMedia.comPresenterMedia.com

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. -http://www.nhs.us/tabid/2126/default.aspx

3. KVNJHS: APPLICATION PROCESS Important Dates: 10/23- Application Process Opens to Students 11/15-ALL FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE DUE IN ROOM #26 BY 3PM. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 12/20- Applicants will be formally notified of application status via letter sent USPS.

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. Part I: Fill out demographic information. You may list your email as well as a parent email address. Part II: Complete grade calculation sheet. All 7 th grade year end averages are available from Mrs. Dupree in the guidance office. BE SURE TO ATTACH THE CALCUTATION SHEET TO YOUR APPLICATION.

5. KVNJHS: The Application Part III: Community Service is all activities that you have participated in for which no compensation has been given (no $$$). THIS ARE ACTIVITIES COMPLETED FROM JULY 2012- PRESENT. Household chores or tasks performed for your immediate family generally do not qualify. Examples of activities: volunteer work, helping a neighbor, tutoring a student, things you do through your faith-based/community organization, babysitting for non-family members, shoveling for neighbors, JRA, advisory activities…etc

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

7. KVNJHS: The Application Part IV B: This is a chance to list any recognition, honor, or award that you have received while at KVMS. This is any “other” information that may want to offer to support your candidacy. Part V: Please ask TWO teachers that taught you at KV (contact must be initiated by students) if they would testify for your candidacy for the KVNJHS. You do not have to provide forms or letters for the teachers. The faculty council will provide materials once the application is received. *KVMJHS advisors cannot be a reference due to conflict of interest *All teachers can act as a reference, not just the core academic faculty members

8. KVNJHS: Once Inducted….. Scholarship: Students must maintain a cumulative average Leadership: Students must maintain 30 hours or more of leadership 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.