National Junior Honor Society

The purpose of the NJHS, which was chartered in 1929 is to "create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, to develop character, and to encourage citizenship."
The ELMS Chapter of the NJHS was formed in 1994.

Students are eligible for membership in the ELMS Chapter of NJHS after completing the second quarter of their seventh grade year. Eligibility for membership is based on the following criteria:

1. Maintaining 3.5, or higher, cumulative grade point average.

2. Honor roll student four (4) quarters in a row.

3. Consistent school attendance.

4. No suspensions.

5. One (1 ) elective or extracurricular activity.

6. A majority vote of the seven (7) member faculty committee.

In addition to the criteria listed above, we discussed balancing responsibilities and privileges for NJHS members. Following are some of the suggestions:

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain academic criteria listed above.

2. School service such as peer tutoring.

3. Community service such as volunteering at the E.C.C. Home, or Book Share through the Patriot News N.I.E. program.

4. Individual service projects.

PRIVILEGES

1. Membership card that would entitle the student access to the library or computer lab during supervised enrichment or lunch period.

2. Free admission to school dances.

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