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National Junior Honor Society

National Junior Honor Society Application Process

Eligibility Requirements:

7th Grade students are eligible to apply for membership in the National Junior Honor Society if they meet the following criteria:

  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 90%
  • Have been enrolled in the school district for at least two marking periods

8th-grade students who were not inducted during their 7th grade year, but now meet the above criteria may apply after the first marking period of their 8th grade year. 

All candidates will be evaluated based on the five NJHS pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Character, Citizenship and Service.

Application Timeline: 

  • Notice of Eligibility: Students will be notified of their eligibility to apply by the third Friday in February.
  • Application Deadline: All materials must be submitted by the second Friday in March.
  • Notification of Acceptance or Denial: Students will receive an official response from their school by the second Friday in April.

Application Process: 

  • Once notified of eligibility, students will receive the official NJHS application.
  • The student will submit a completed application by the deadline.
  • Applications will be scored, and students must receive a minimum score of 10 to be accepted into the National Junior Honor Society
  • Students will be notified of their acceptance status by the second Friday in April.

Induction Ceremony: 

  • Formal induction ceremonies will take place in the spring to recognize and celebrate newly accepted members.