The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Students may be invited to apply in the Spring of their 7th grade year if they have a minimum average of 93% or higher in all of their classes.
*Again, please note that the minimum average to be invited to apply is a 93. However, the required minimum average is subject to change yearly based upon the academic competitiveness of the applicant pool.
Students that were invited to apply in the Spring of 2022 had an overall average of 95% or higher. Please use this average as a frame of reference if you are interested in being invited to apply.
Each chapter is required to publish its qualifications for membership, which is based on the five pillars of NJHS:
Scholarship
Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. (Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA.)
Service
This involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation.
Leadership
Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.
Character
The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.
Citizenship
The student who demonstrates citizenship understands the importance of civic engagement; has a high regard for freedom and justice; respects democracy; respects the law for all citizens at the local, state, and federal levels; and demonstrates mature participation and responsibility in activities such as scouting, community organizations, or school clubs.
Advisors: Courtney Polhemus & Brooke Grasso
