National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Requirements

Membership is for students in the eighth grade. Eligibility is determined by the student's seventh grade behavior and grades. In order to be eligible, a student must have a cumulative average of 85% or higher in all classes. Students may not have received more than one classroom behavior notice and/or more than one negative behavior comment on the report card during their 7th grade year.  Students may not have received any administrative notices during their 7th grade year.   
 
Students who meet the minimum grade and behavior requirements will be notified of their eligibility at the end of their 7th grade year. Those students must then submit a detailed essay following the guidelines contained in their eligibility letter. Students who do not submit a well-crafted and complete essay will not be extended a membership into NJHS. The essay is due on August 3rd via email to the NJHS sponsor, Mrs. Charboneau.  An email and letter will notify the candidates and their families if they are invited to become members of the National Junior Honor Society.