How Do I Get Invited?
The National Junior Honor Society selection is a three-step process. We send out invitations in late January or early February of a student’s seventh grade year. The initial qualification is a semester average of 10.0 (on a 12-point scale). The academic cutoff meets the NJHS goal of scholarship.
The second phase of the selection process is to complete an application that details school and community involvement, and service activities. The application phase includes personal writings addressing the candidate’s service, character, leadership, and citizenship. The application also requires letters of recommendation. The faculty council reviews each application and selects candidates for probationary membership.
The third phase involves the completion of the leadership evening. This night is not only critical to develop leadership and teamwork, but also to set a chapter direction. We elect officers for the upcoming year to serve on the executive council.
Excellent character must be maintained. All violations of our chapter’s code of conduct will result in a disciplinary hearing in front of the honor code community of peers. Students sign a consent and understanding form when accepted to the chapter.
Lastly, each candidate MUST earn 40 hours of community service. Hours can be earned through NJHS sponsored events or outside service projects.
Successful completion of the three phases will culminate in the NJHS Induction Ceremony which takes place in May of the student’s 8th grade year.
The second phase of the selection process is to complete an application that details school and community involvement, and service activities. The application phase includes personal writings addressing the candidate’s service, character, leadership, and citizenship. The application also requires letters of recommendation. The faculty council reviews each application and selects candidates for probationary membership.
The third phase involves the completion of the leadership evening. This night is not only critical to develop leadership and teamwork, but also to set a chapter direction. We elect officers for the upcoming year to serve on the executive council.
Excellent character must be maintained. All violations of our chapter’s code of conduct will result in a disciplinary hearing in front of the honor code community of peers. Students sign a consent and understanding form when accepted to the chapter.
Lastly, each candidate MUST earn 40 hours of community service. Hours can be earned through NJHS sponsored events or outside service projects.
Successful completion of the three phases will culminate in the NJHS Induction Ceremony which takes place in May of the student’s 8th grade year.
Congratulations on your eligibility to Fisher Junior High's NJHS!
- Application for NJHS
- Recommendation Form (You must have 3 of these!)
- Application Introduction (a digital version of the paper copy you already received)
- Consent an Understanding Form (You will receive a paper copy of this if accepted into NJHS)
- Tshirt Form and Permission Slip (You will receive a paper copy of this if accepted into NJHS)
The application and letters of recommendation are due February 6! Late applications are not accepted. If you need help printing one of the files, talk to your NJHS team representative (but do not ask them to print anything on the date that the application is due).
You should receive a letter from your team representative letting you know the result of your application. If you are accepted into the NJHS, you should make plans to participate in our leadership and officer election night which will take place after school at FJH on March 1, from 4:00-11:00. More information on this important evening will be posted as the date approaches.