National Junior 

Honor Society

The student who serves: Service is those activities undertaken by the student which are done with or on behalf of others without any compensation or recognition. 

St. Anne students that excel in academic studies, have an interest in leadership and service, and have a thirst for challenge … and accomplishment, have the opportunity to apply to the National Junior Honor Society. To be selected as a member of National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), the student must demonstrate the completion of ten (10) hours of service to others since the start of sixth grade.  All service references must include verification by an adult supervisor of said activity.

Service Requirements:
A student demonstrates leadership when he or she:
  * Is dependable 
  * Is a leader in the classroom
  * Inspires positive behavior in others
  * Demonstrates academic initiative
  * Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities
  * Is resourceful in proposing new solutions and making suggestions

Leadership roles in both the school and the community will be considered provided they can be verified.  Leadership includes, but is not limited to, the number of offices a student has held in school or community organizations.  However, leadership also exists outside of elected positions including leadership roles within the classroom and effective participation in positions of responsibility in other activities such as athletic team captain or committee chairs or the equivalent in students groups. 

Leadership Requirements:
Once a student has been accepted for membership, they must maintain the required academic grades. Grades will be checked at progress reports and report cards. If grades fall below the stated requirements the member will be placed on probation until the grade requirements are reestablished. 
Students must have a grade of E or G in conduct in all subjects for each quarter of the school year to be considered for membership.
Students must have a grade of E or G in Art, Computer, Health, Library, Music, and Physical Education for each quarter of the school year to be considered for membership.
Students must have a grade of 86 or higher in ELA, Math, Religion, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish for each quarter of the school year to be considered for membership. This is not an average.

Academic Requirements:
Sixth graders must have been a student at St. Anne for the first three quarters of the current school year.  Seventh graders must have been a student at St. Anne since the second semester of their sixth grade year.

Enrollment Requirements:
Students do not apply for membership into NJHS. They wait for an invitation to provide information to be used by the local selection committee to support their candidacy for membership.  Membership is granted only to those students selected by the Faculty Council on the condition of their having met the standards for selection.
Membership in the National Junior Honor Society is both an honor and a responsibility.  Students selected for membership are expected to demonstrate the qualities of scholarship, service, leadership, citizenship, and character.

• Volunteers and provides dependable assistance
• Works well with others without complaint
• Participates in activities outside of school such as scouts, religious activities, or volunteers for the poor or elderly
• Shows courtesy by assisting teachers, visitors, and students
• Is willing to represent the class or school in interclass or interscholastic competition

Citizenship Requirements:
Citizenship is the obligation to live up to the ideals given to Americans by the founders of this country.
The student who demonstrates citizenship:

• Has a high regard of freedom and justice and respects the law for all citizens at school as well as local, state, and federal levels
• Demonstrates mature participation and responsibility through involvement with such activities as scouting, community organizations, or school clubs

Character Requirements:
Character is achieved and not received. Character is the force within each student which distinguishes them from others. A student demonstrates character through trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
The student of character:

• Consistently exemplifies positive qualities of behavior such as cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, and stability
• Cooperates by complying with school policies and codes of student conduct
• Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously
• Demonstrates the highest regard for honesty, academic integrity,and reliability
• Exhibits courtesy, concern, and respect for others

Students who qualify in the areas of enrollment and academics will receive a Nomination for Membership form following the third quarter report cards.  At that time, the student must complete the nomination form by the date stated on the form. Late and/or incomplete forms will not be accepted.

Completion of the form does not guarantee membership.  Membership applications will be voted on by the Faculty Council.  Applicants must receive a score of three (3) or higher on a four (4) point scale in each category of leadership, service, character, and citizenship from the members of the Faculty Council in order to receive an invitation to join NJHS.

Questions may be directed to Mrs. Brenda Ross, [email protected], or by calling 281-351-0093.