Pine Hill Middle School Chapter of National Junior Honor Society

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Pine Hill Middle School Chapter of National
Junior Honor Society

• Adviser Mrs. Davis

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What is National Junior Honor Society?

• A national organization
• Established in 1929 by the National Association
  of Secondary School Principals
• Recognizes students with outstanding
  accomplishments
• Scholarship
• Character
• Leadership
• Citizenship
• Service

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Membership in NJHS is an Honor and Privilege

• Students do not apply, they are selected by a
  five-member faculty council
• Must be in 7th or 8th grade
• Must be enrolled in Pine Hill Middle School at
  least one full marking period

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Selection of Members is Based on Five
Categories

• Scholarship
• Character
• Leadership
• Service
• Citizenship

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Scholarship

• Academic achievement of 3.5 GPA
• (To calculate GPA A 4.0, B3.0, C2.0)
• All marking period grades at PHMS count toward
  calculating the GPA (grades 6-8)
• 8th Grade Algebra is weighted since it is
  equivalent to a high school course

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Leadership Qualities

• Resourceful in proposing new problems and
  suggesting solutions
• Demonstrate initiative
• Exercise positive influence on peers
• School spirit
• Exemplify positive attitudes
• Demonstrate positive behavior
• Demonstrate reliability and dependability
• Work efficiently and effectively
• Is a leader in the classroom and in school and
  community activities

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Leadership Activities

• Officer in school or community organization
• Team Captain
• Peer Mediator
• First Chair in Band
• Section Leader in Chorus
• School Newspaper Editor
• Committee Chairperson
• Homeroom Representative

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Service

• Actions done on behalf of others without
  compensation
• Volunteer
• Mentor
• Participate in activities outside of school
• Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, religious groups,
  volunteer services or elderly, poor, or
  disadvantaged
• Show courtesy by assisting others

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Citizenship

• Understand the importance of civic involvement
• Have a high regard for freedom and justice
• Respect the U.S. form of government
• Respect laws
• Demonstrate mature participation and
  responsibility through involvement in community
  organizations and school clubs

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CharacterSix Pillars of Character

• Trustworthiness
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Fairness
• Caring
• Citizenship

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CharacterStandard for Character

• Take criticism willingly and accepts
  recommendations for improvement
• Consistently exemplify desirable qualities of
  behavior
• Cooperate by complying with school regulations
• Demonstrate high standards of reliability and
  honesty
• Show courtesy, concern and respect for others
• Actively help rid the school of bad influences

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Membership in NJHS Selection Process

• STEP 1- Cumulative GPA calculated
• After second marking period report cards, GPA
  will be calculated for 7th and 8th graders
• Students who meet the Scholarship criteria of 3.5
  GPA will be notified

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Membership in NJHS Selection Process

• Discipline Records
• Faculty Council reviews discipline records to
  determine whether candidate meets Character,
  Leadership, and Citizenship criteria

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Membership in NJHS Selection Process

• Faculty Evaluation
• All faculty members will complete an evaluation
  of qualifying candidates
• Faculty will provide a rating of each candidate
  in the categories of Leadership, Character, and
  Citizenship
• Faculty Council reviews the rating to aid in
  determining whether candidate meets Leadership,
  Character, and Citizenship criteria
• 4high/outstanding, 3good, 2below average,
  1low/poor

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Membership in NJHS Selection Process

• Student Activity Information Form
• Qualifying candidates will complete a Student
  Activity Information Form
• Provides documentation of service and leadership
  activities
• Faculty Council reviews to determine whether
  candidate meets Service, Leadership, and
  Citizenship criteria

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Membership in NJHS Selection Process

• Citizenship Essay
• Qualifying candidates will submit an original
  essay reflecting character and citizenship
• Essay Topic What are the characteristics of an
  outstanding citizen? Why are you an outstanding
  citizen? Give specific examples of your
  qualities and actions.
• Faculty Council reviews to aid in determining
  whether candidate meets Character and Citizenship
  criteria

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Membership in NJHS Selection Process Workshops

• The NJHS Adviser will hold workshop(s) to assist
  candidates in completing Student Activity
  Information Form and drafting Citizenship Essay

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Membership in NJHS Obligations

• Attend monthly meetings
• Participate in one chapter service project
• Perform individual service project
• Continue to demonstrate the qualities of
  scholarship, service, leadership, and character

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Why Should Membership in NJHS Be Your Goal?

• Nationally recognized honor
• Testament to your work ethic and character
• Builds your resume for high school and college
• Opportunity to have a positive influence on our
  school

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What Can You Do to Achieve this Honor?

• Work diligently to achieve academic success
• Become involved in activities and clubs in school
  and the community
• Volunteer/Mentor
• Pursue leadership roles in organizations and in
  the classroom
• Be a positive influence on your peers
• Be a person of good character