njhs_application_22-23.pdf
Obligations of NJHS
Attend Induction ceremony
Pay dues
Maintain Chapter standards (grades, conduct)
Chapter service project participation
Individual service project
Be a leader and role model in the school
Eligibility Requirements
GPA of 3.5 or higher at time of application and maintained throughout 7th grade
Demonstrate service and leadership in school and community
Teacher approvals (2 or more)
Character reference
Service essay
No conduct U or more than one N, no office referrals, no flagrant violations of the Code of Conduct
Interview with Admin and NJHS Advisors
NJHS Process
Eligible students will be invited to fill out a candidate information form
Students will submit form by due date
Faculty council will determine if candidates will be invited into NJHS
Students will be notified in writing and invited to the induction ceremony
Probation
TBD
2022 - 2023 Specific Information
Who is eligible: Students who entered 8th grade with a 3.5 GPA or higher (and maintained it during the first grading period) are eligible to apply. If you do not know your GPA, you can calculate it by adding up your grades from 7th grade and dividing by the number of scores (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0).
Application due: Friday, September 16th
Induction Ceremony: Date TBD
Dues: $20
NJHS Meetings: TBD
Service Requirement: 30 hours in school during the 2022 - 2023 year; 15 hours of service outside of school during the 2022 - 2023 year
Individual Service Project: 15+ hours of service outside of school. Here are some resources for finding a place to volunteer:
Obligations of NJHS
Attend Induction ceremony
Pay dues
Maintain Chapter standards (grades, conduct)
Chapter service project participation
Individual service project
Be a leader and role model in the school
Eligibility Requirements
GPA of 3.5 or higher at time of application and maintained throughout 7th grade
Demonstrate service and leadership in school and community
Teacher approvals (2 or more)
Character reference
Service essay
No conduct U or more than one N, no office referrals, no flagrant violations of the Code of Conduct
Interview with Admin and NJHS Advisors
NJHS Process
Eligible students will be invited to fill out a candidate information form
Students will submit form by due date
Faculty council will determine if candidates will be invited into NJHS
Students will be notified in writing and invited to the induction ceremony
Probation
TBD
2022 - 2023 Specific Information
Who is eligible: Students who entered 8th grade with a 3.5 GPA or higher (and maintained it during the first grading period) are eligible to apply. If you do not know your GPA, you can calculate it by adding up your grades from 7th grade and dividing by the number of scores (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0).
Application due: Friday, September 16th
Induction Ceremony: Date TBD
Dues: $20
NJHS Meetings: TBD
Service Requirement: 30 hours in school during the 2022 - 2023 year; 15 hours of service outside of school during the 2022 - 2023 year
Individual Service Project: 15+ hours of service outside of school. Here are some resources for finding a place to volunteer:
- https://teambuilding.com/blog/online-volunteering Volunteer Virtually
- http://www.pplc.us/tbl/volunteer.shtml Volunteer at the Library
- https://www.pinellascounty.org/volserv/opportunities-currently-available.htm
- https://greenbenchmonthly.com/sunshine-city-kids/doing-good-together-where-to-volunteer-with-your-family-this-holiday-season/
- http://unitedwaypasco.galaxydigital.com/need/?age=14&agency_id=&county=&dateOn=&distance=&zip=&need_impact_area=&need_init_id=&qualification_id=&cat_id=&meta[]=&meta[]=&meta[]=&q=&allowTeams=&ug_id=&s=1
- http://bdchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Bright-Futures-Approved-Site-List-SDHC.pdf
- https://tampa.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-volunteer-opportunities-for-kids-in-tampa-bay/