National Junior Honor Society

National Junior Honor Society

The purpose of this organization is to create enthusiasm for  scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, to develop character, and to encourage good citizenship.

 

 

SELECTION PROCESS

¨       Students in seventh grade who have been enrolled at TAMS for at least one semester are eligible for membership consideration.

¨       Students’ cumulative academic records shall be reviewed at the end of the second marking period to determine scholastic eligibility.

¨       Eligible students will be notified in a letter from the chapter adviser and will be invited to participate in the   selection process.

¨       The student/parent consent form must be signed and returned by the designated due date and candidates must attend a meeting with the adviser on the date specified.

¨       The chapter adviser will request information on each candidate from the faculty.

¨       Candidates must complete the Student Activity Information Form and submit it by the designated due date.  This form should provide description and verification of a minimum of five hours of service within a one-year period.

¨       Candidates must obtain a letter of recommendation from a non-related

      adult who has known them for at least two years.             

¨       The faculty council shall review information on each candidate.  A majority vote is needed for selection. 

¨       A list of candidates will be provided to the principal for final approval.

¨       Notification of selection or non-selection will be in the form of a letter from the adviser.

¨       New members will be inducted at a special ceremony.

 

 

Criteria for Membership

 SCHOLARSHIP

To be eligible for membership, the student must have a cumulative average of 90.00 or above.  This will be determined based on the school’s computer grading system.          Attendance and disciplinary records must be satisfactory.

CHARACTER

The student of character:

·         Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously

·         Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of behavior (e.g., cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability)

·         Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc.

·         Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability

·         Regularly shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others

·         Observes instructions and rules, is punctual, and faithful both inside and outside the classroom

·         Manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing an unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of others

·         Actively helps rid the school of bad influences or environment

SERVICE

The student who serves:

·         Volunteers and provides dependable and well-organized assistance, is gladly available, and is willing to sacrifice to offer assistance

·         Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities

·         Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school

·         Is willing to represent the class or school in interclass and interscholastic competition

·         Does committee and staff work without complaint

·         Participates in some activity outside of school (e.g., Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, religious groups, volunteer services for elderly, poor, or disadvantaged)

·         Mentors persons in the community or students at other schools

·         Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students.

 

LEADERSHIP

The student who exercises leadership:

·         Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions

·         Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities

·         Exercises positive influence on peers in upholding school ideals and spirit

·         Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school

·         Is able to delegate responsibilities

·         Exemplifies positive attitudes

·         Inspires positive behavior in others

·         Demonstrates academic initiative

·         Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility

·         Conducts business effectively and efficiently

·         Demonstrates reliability and dependability

·         Is a leader in the classroom, at work, or in other school or community activities

·         Is dependable in any responsibility accepted.

 

CITIZENSHIP

The student who demonstrates citizenship:

·         Understands the importance of civic involvement

·         Has a high regard for freedom and justice; respects the U. S. form of government; and respects the laws

·         Demonstrates mature participation and responsibility through involvement in activities

 

 

Attention to personal responsibility is a reflection of a student’s character.  This is a quality important to membership selection. 

Materials must be handed in by designated due dates.

 

 

 

Chapter Adviser: Mrs. Megan Frantz

 

Room 370

 

Tamaqua Middle School

mfrantz@tamaquasd.org