QHMS National Junior Honor Society Application Form

**Application Deadline is Tuesday, April 25th, 2017**

Candidate Name (first and last):______

Parent(s) or Guardian(s) :______

Parent(s) Email Address: ______

Student Email Address: ______

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) looks for students who show outstanding qualities in scholarship, character, citizenship, leadership, and service.

I. Scholarship

Attach a copy of your 2017 3rd quarter report card to this application. The copy will not be returned to you.

Write GPA here:______.

II. Character and Citizenship

Your character is the combination of qualities that distinguishes you from another person. It is your combined moral and ethical make-up. Good citizenship encompasses your behavior which includes your duties, rights, and privileges as a citizen of Quail Hollow Middle School.

III. Leadership

The NJHS tries to develop good leaders. Your leadership ability is shown by the “extra” activities you are involved in. Please list activities in which you have participated and note any major accomplishments in each. (Include sports teams, scouting, clubs, etc.)

Activity / 6th / 7th / 8th / Major Accomplishment

IV. Service

Service to the community is the major activity of our NJHS. List any service activities you have done with school, church, family, or community groups while in middle school. Do NOT list anything in which you have received monetary compensation for.

Service Activity / 6th / 7th / 8th / Approximate Hours Spent

V. Personal Essay

Directions: Your essay must be HAND-WRITTEN, in blue or black ink, on a separate sheet of paper. A digital essay, or typed essay, will NOT be considered. Use only one sheet of paper (may use the front and back). Include your essay with this application. Be sure your first and last name is at the top right hand corner of the paper.

Include in your essay the following:

1. Explain why you think you would be a good representative for the National Junior Honor Society.

2. If chosen, how do you feel you could make our National Junior Honor Society a better organization?

3. Explain what service you would like the NJHS to be involved in while you are a member. Be realistic

Specific, keeping our community in mind.

4. How will you intend to make service a part of your life?

VI. Recommendation Form.

Directions: Attached are three Recommendation Forms. Each form must be filled out by a teacher or adult that leads or has led an organization you are/were involved in.

REMINDERS TO BE CONSIDERED:
1.  ESSAY MUST BE HAND-WRITTEN
2.  THREE RECOMMENDATION LETTERS MUST BE RETURNED WITH APPLICATION!!
3.  THIRD QUARTER REPORT CARD MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION
APPLICATION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (in the following order):
1.  This application first.
2.  A copy of third quarter report card.
3.  Hand-written Personal Essay (in blue or black ink with name on the upper right corner).
4.  Three Recommendation Forms in sealed envelopes with recommenders signature over the seal
**ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE PAPER CLIPPED**
IN ORDER TO BE INDUCTED, YOU MUST BE PRESENT AT THE INDUCTION CEREMONY, on MONDAY MAY 15th at 6:00 p.m., OTHERWISE YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE!!

Signatures:

-I understand that completing this form does not guarantee selection to the National Junior Honor Society. I must meet all criteria, and have every aspect of this application (this completed application, personal essay, report card, and three recommendation letters) completed, assembled according to the instructions, and turned in by the application deadline, in order to be considered.

-I understand that, if selected, I must be present at the Induction Ceremony in order to be an NJHS member.

-I attest that the information presented here is complete and accurate.

-If selected, I agree to abide by the standards and guidelines of the chapter and to fulfill all membership obligations to the best of my ability.

- I will have to maintain good citizenship both on and off campus.

-I will maintain a minimum of a 3.25 grade point average.

-I will participate in most NJHS service activities per year.

-If I fail to fulfill any of these obligations, I understand that my membership is subject to discipline or dismissal.

Student Signature:______Date:______

I have read the information provided by my son/daughter on this form and can verify that is it true, accurate, and complete;

Parent Signature:______Date:______

National Junior Honor Society of Quail Hollow Middle School Recommendation Form

______(first name and last name) is a candidate for the National Junior Honor

Society of Quail Hollow Middle School. According to the NJHS charter, members must show distinction in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and character. The candidate is requesting that you, based on your experience with him/her, provide a rating in these areas.

**Please complete the following and return this form TO THE STUDENT in a SEALED ENVELOPE with your signature over the seal**

Please use the following criteria to rate the student in each of the following categories.

1= problem area/unreliable 3=average 5=exceptional NA=not applicable/not sure

DEPENDABLILITY: 1 2 3 4 5 NA

 Completes work on time, on time to class, meets expectations & follows through

PARTICIPATION: 1 2 3 4 5 NA

 Positive in class, helps others, allows others to express their ideas, and works well within peer groups.

COMPATIBILITY: 1 2 3 4 5 NA

 Accepts others’ differences, mediates, flexible with change, is understanding.

INTEGRITY: 1 2 3 4 5 NA

 Academically honest, is not easily swayed by the group, accepting of setbacks, is trustworthy.

ATTITUDE: 1 2 3 4 5 NA

 Positive, productive attitude, tries to motivate others, works through problems

LEADERSHIP: 1 2 3 4 5 NA

 Takes initiative, helps others become leaders, sacrifices his/her needs for the needs of the group, displays

self-confidence, displays decision-making techniques, responsible

SERVICE: 1 2 3 4 5 NA

 Helps others, volunteers time for those in need, active and dependable, contributes to the group.

How long have you known this candidate? ______

*Please list any other information that will help the council make their decision on the back of this sheet.

Recommenders name printed:______

Recommenders signature:______

*This form must be completed and returned to the NJHS candidate before April 25th, 2017*