National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

The student who exercises leadership:

·         Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions.

·         Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities.

·         Exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals.

·         Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school.

·         Is able to delegate responsibilities.

·         Exemplifies positive attitudes.

·         Inspires positive behavior in others.

·         Demonstrates academic initiative.

·         Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, conducting business effectively and efficiently, and without prodding, demonstrates reliability and dependability.

·         Is a forerunner in the classroom, at work, and in school or community activities.

·         Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted.

The student who serves:

·         Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude.

·         Participates in some outside activity: Girl Scouts; Boy Scouts; church groups; volunteer services for the aged, poor, or disadvantaged; family duties.

·         Volunteers dependable and well organized assistance, is gladly available, and is willing to sacrifice to offer assistance.

·         Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities.

·         Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school.

·         Is willing to represent the class or school in inter-class and inter-scholastic competition.

·         Does committee and staff work without complaint.

·         Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students.

The student of character:

·         Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously.

·         Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability).

·         Uphold principles of morality and ethics.

·         Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc.

·         Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability.

·         Observes instructions and rules, punctuality, and faithfulness both inside and out side the classroom.

·         Has powers of concentration and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies.

·         Manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of others.

·         Actively helps rid the school of bad influences or environment.

The student who demonstrates citizenship:

·         Understands the importance of civic involvement.

·         Has a high regard for freedom, justice, and respect of the American form of government.

·         Demonstrates mature participation and responsibility through involvement with such activities as scouting, community organization, and school clubs.