KEITH VALLEY NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY 7 TH GRADE: Spring 2014 By PresenterMedia.comPresenterMedia.com

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 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. -

KVNJHS: APPLICATION PROCESS Important Dates: 4/1- Application Process Opens to Students 4/17-ALL FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE DUE IN MAIN OFFICE BY 3PM. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Late May- Applicants will be formally notified of application status via letter sent USPS.

3. Add your three PE grades together and divide by three to get your PE average GRADE SHEET 1. Follow directions on sheet for your core academic classes 2. Add your two health rotation grades together and divide by two for your health average 4. Enter your CAR 1 grade in the average column 5. Same for CAR 2 –just enter the grade in the average column

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 7 th grade Q1, Q2, and Q3, averages are to be completed.

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 Part IV A: All other outside of school activities such as little league, township sports, Girls Scouts, etc.

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 JUNE 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 free of charge, shoveling for neighbors, JRA, …etc

KVNJHS: The Application Part IV: Please provide names of TWO teachers that taught you at KV. 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

ETHICAL PLEDGE BE SURE TO WRITE ETHICAL PLEDGE IN THE SPACE PROVIDED. BE SURE TO PROVIDE YOUR SIGNATURE! FAILURE TO FILL THIS SECITON OUT WITH RESULT IN A WITHDRAW OF THE APPLICATION PER NATIONAL BY-LAWS

KVNJHS: Once Inducted….. Scholarship: 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 30 hours or more of leadership activities per year. 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.