National Junior Honor Society News
Attention students in 6, 7, and 8th grade
After the second marking period grades are complete, students who have attended Clementon Elementary for one full semester and who have achieved an 86 (B) average during the first and second marking period will be eligible to complete information sheets about possible membership in the Clementon Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society.
The National Junior Honor Society is looking for students who:
- Have attended Clementon Elementary for one full semester.
- Have maintained an 86 average for the first and second marking period.
- Participate in two activities (job, school, religious, sports, service etc.)
- Show leadership, character, citizenship, scholarship and service.
Once accepted there will be an induction ceremony and students must be available to attend monthly meetings.
Frequently asked questions
- Why should I join?
- NJHS recognizes and honors your academic hard work. It is the first step towards high school and college honor societies. It looks great on a resume or application.
- Once I join do I have to continue my activities and sports?
- Yes, this area will be reviewed at the beginning of the school year and after the second marking period.
- Why will we be having monthly meetings?
- The purpose of monthly meeting will be to plan service activities and projects throughout the school year. If you miss two meetings without a letter of explanation you will be asked to leave the NJHS.
- How is my average calculated?
- Add all of your first and second marking period grades together including gym and special areas and divide the total of your scores by the number of grades listed on your report card.