• Parent and Student Information

    We are having an informational meeting April 26th, 3:40 – 4:00 in the café.  Parents are welcome.  Only students who receive an invitation to the meeting may attend.  At the meeting, we will hand out applications and explain requirements for acceptance. 

    Consideration for membership is based on academic standing at the end of each quarter.   Applications are due April 29, by 4:00.  Students will be notified the following week if they have been asked to join NJHS. 

    The Induction Ceremony will be on Monday, May 9th, 6:30 – 7:30 in the café.  We will have a Canvas course available for members where information will be housed. 

     What is National Junior Honor Society?

    The National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are the nation's premier organizations established to recognize outstanding high school and middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NHS and NJHS serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character (and Citizenship for NJHS). These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since their beginnings in 1921 and 1929.

    Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in activities of the NHS and NJHS. NHS and NJHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. Territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.

    (Taken from http://www.njhs.us/AboutUs/tabid/2126/Default.aspx. Accessed 1/17/14)

    For more information, visit the National Junior Honor Society website at www.njhs.us.

    Who is eligible for NJHS?

    8th grade students who have at minimum all A's and one B, and who also demonstrate the characteristics of Leadership, Service, Character and Citizenship will be invited to fill out an application in the Spring, for membership the following year.

    What do you do in NJHS?

    The goal of NJHS is to build leaders and do service projects.  For example, food drives for local food pantries, fundraising for nonprofit organizations like The American Cancer Society, volunteering at Brown Santa, picking up trash at Lake Pflugerville and more! 

    Requirements of NJHS members:

    1 service project each quarter (Service projects completed during the summer will count for the 1st quarter)

    Maintain a minimum of all A's and 1 B for every nine week grading period.

    Attend monthly NJHS meetings

    Reasons for being put on Probation:

    Failure to complete 2 service projects during the previous semester.

    Failure to attend 2 or more meetings, without notifying Mrs Schulze or Mr. Perkowski.

    Grades that fall  below the threshold.

    Reasons for termination of NJHS membership:

    Failure to make up missing service projects in the following semester.

    Failure to attend 4 or more meetings without notifying Mrs. Schulze or Mr. Perkowski.

    Grades that fall below the threshold for 2 consecutive quarters.

    ISS or Out of School Suspension 

    General Meetings

    More information to be announced.       

    Service Project Form

    If you do a service project outside of school, you can fill out this form and turn it in to Mrs. Schulze or Mr. Perkowski.

     

    NJHS Service Project Form

     - President

     - Vice President

     - Secretary

    -  Treasurer

     

    Staff Sponsors

    Debbie Schulze - debbie.schulze@pfisd.net

    Jeremy Perkowski - jeremy.perkowski@pfisd.net