NJHS+FAQs


 * **What is the required GPA for consideration for National Junior Honor Society membership?**
 * A minimum GPA of a 3.5 is the first of a four-step process that is needed to be considered for membership.


 * **What else is needed to be considered for NJHS membership?**
 * teacher recommendations based on citizenship, leadership, and character
 * a minimum of 3 examples of service that are documented by the advisor/coordinator of the service
 * a letter of recommendation from a member of the community (not a family member or RSMS teacher)
 * a well-constructed, typed application essay.

Raising money for the sports team to purchase equipment/uniforms ||< The sports team raised funds for a charity or Members of the sports team performed a community service project || play at the American Legion || kids at the local library || homeless shelter ||
 * **What type of activities count as service?**
 * < **Not Examples of Service** ||< **Examples of Servic**e ||
 * < Playing on a sports team or
 * < Being a member of band or chorus ||< Members of band or chorus volunteered to
 * < Being a member of a dance troupe ||< The dance troupe volunteered to perform for
 * Attending a church youth group || Members of the youth group volunteered at a


 * For Current Members:**


 * How often will grades be reviewed?**
 * Grades are reviewed each marking period to make sure that students are still meeting the academic standards of the NJHS.


 * What are my requirements for service once a member of NJHS?**
 * Participation in the two member-chosen community service projects for your 8th grade year
 * A minimum of 5 hours of individual service (such as that required above) per marking period for 3 marking periods of your 8th grade year, or 15 hours for the year. Your work toward these individual service projects are displayed in poster form at the induction ceremony in the spring of your 8th grade year.