Central Dauphin Middle School
National Junior Honor Society
Candidate Form
Congratulations! Your academic achievement of having a cumulative grade point average of an 89% (not rounded) or higher makes you a candidate for acceptance into the CDMS chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). The NJHS is an organization that recognizes not only academic achievement, but also other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. The purpose of the NJHS is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote leadership, develop character and encourage citizenship.
Acceptance into the NJHS is an honor reserved for the best all-around students at Central Dauphin Middle School. We examine not only your grades but your attendance and behavior records as well. If you feel that you meet these qualifications and those described below, please complete the attached form and return it to Dr. Smith in Room 506 NO LATER THAN April 28th at 2:50 pm. All 7th graders seeking new membership are required to complete the form. Students will be selected by the NJHS Faculty Council for membership based on their strength in all of the areas highlighted above and described below. The applicants’ current school year core teachers will be asked for feedback regarding their academic and behavioral performances.
Students will be notified in writing of their selection for induction into the Central Dauphin Middle School National Junior Honor Society. Students selected for membership are required to attend the induction ceremony scheduled for June 6, 2016 at 6:30 pm to become members of the society.
LEADERSHIP
v Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities
v Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility
v Exerts leadership which positively influences others
SERVICE
v Renders worthwhile services to the school
v Does committee work
v Represents the school in inter-class or inter-school competition
v Shows courtesy by assisting teachers, visitors, and students
CHARACTER
v Promptly meets individual pledges and responsibilities to school and teachers
v Demonstrates highest standards of attitude toward honesty and reliability
v Constantly demonstrates desirable qualities of personality (cheerfulness, friendliness, neatness, poise, and stability)
v Complies with school policies and procedures
v Upholds principles of morality and ethics
CITIZENSHIP
v Respects the local, state, and national forms of American government
v Demonstrates civic involvement
1. Extra-curricular/Community Activities:
List all activities in which you have participated in over the past years. Include sports, clubs, teams, musical and choral groups, student council, church groups, and volunteer groups.
Activity Grade(s)
______
2. School/Community Related Leadership Positions:
List all elected or appointed leadership positions or activities completed in school or the community (elected student body, class, or club offices; committee chairperson; team captain; newspaper editor; Sunday school teacher, youth group officer, Eagle Scout, etc.) If you cannot obtain a sponsor’s signature, your parent may sign for you.
Leadership______Grade______Sponsor Signature____________
3. Recognition and Awards:
List below any honors or recognitions that you have received which support your bid to be selected for membership in the National Junior Honor Society. Examples are honor roll, achievement academy, Johns Hopkins nomination, student of the month, etc.
Accomplishment ______Grade______
______
Discipline:
Please list the number of disciplinary infractions you earned during the current school year. We will be checking our records as well.
Detention ______In school Suspension ___ Out of School Suspension___ Bus Infraction ___
4. Essay
Using the NJHS criteria (on first page of application), write a 250 or more word essay explaining why you would like to become a member of the Honor Society. *Please print/type the essay and attach it to the application.
5. Recommendations
Obtain your 5 current CORE teachers’ signatures below who will attest to you meeting the criteria of becoming a member of the NJHS.
______English
______Academic Literacy/Responding to Reading
______History
______Science
______Math
Student signature
Parent signature
Please note: Applications are due to Dr. Smith no later than April 28th at 2:50 pm.
Applications will not be accepted electronically and should not be given to the office staff. Applications will not be accepted after the above date and time.
No Exceptions.
If you are absent on April 28th, you need to have a parent/guardian give your application to the secretary in the office by the deadline.