National Junior Honor Society
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
BPSD's NJHS chapter is strictly for students who attend Independence Middle School. Click here to learn more about the National Junior Honor Society.
BPSD's NJHS chapter is strictly for students who attend Independence Middle School. Click here to learn more about the National Junior Honor Society.
Each chapter is required to publish its qualifications for membership, which are based on the five pillars of NJHS:
- Scholarship
- Service
- Leadership
- Character
- Citizenship
Students who meet the scholarship requirement will have an opportunity to complete a form detailing their accomplishments and commitment to service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
Understanding the Obligations of Membership
Students who accept membership and are inducted into the chapter should be aware of the time and commitment involved with this honor. For example, there will be chapter meetings. The chapter bylaws should articulate the yearly meeting schedule and member attendance obligations. Members also must participate in chapter and individual service projects to benefit the school and community. Contact the chapter adviser to obtain a full list of the obligations of membership for the school’s chapter.
Students who accept membership and are inducted into the chapter should be aware of the time and commitment involved with this honor. For example, there will be chapter meetings. The chapter bylaws should articulate the yearly meeting schedule and member attendance obligations. Members also must participate in chapter and individual service projects to benefit the school and community. Contact the chapter adviser to obtain a full list of the obligations of membership for the school’s chapter.