Advisor: Ms. Patricia Hoover
Students are selected after the 3rd quarter of their 7th-grade year. The Induction Ceremony follows in June. Members then provide a year of service during their 8th-grade year.
NJHS is more than just an honor roll. The National Junior Honor Society chapter establishes rules for membership that are based on a student's outstanding performance in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. These criteria for selection form the foundation upon which the organization and its activities are built. Students who are eligible scholastically will be notified. Students interested in further consideration for selection to the Washingtonville Middle School chapter should complete the Student Activity Information Form. The Student Activity Information Form outlines the student’s accomplishments in the areas of Service, Citizenship and Leadership.
Scholarship: Students who have a cumulative grade point average of 93.0 in the five major subject areas of English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies meet the scholarship requirement for membership. These students are then eligible for consideration on the basis of service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
Service: This quality is defined through the voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation and with a positive, courteous, and enthusiastic spirit.
The candidate volunteers and provides dependable and well-organized assistance, is gladly available, and is willing to sacrifice to offer assistance. Also, the candidate works well with others and is willing to
represent the class or school in inter-class and inter-scholastic competitions. He/she does committee and staff work without complaint and may participate in some activity outside of school, for example, Girl Scouts, Boys Scouts, religious groups, and volunteer services for the elderly, poor, or disadvantaged. Other examples of service would be mentoring persons in the community or students at other schools and showing courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students.
Leadership: Student leaders are those who are dependable, resourceful, and good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about
life. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others. The candidate may have successfully held school offices or positions of responsibility; conducted
business effectively and efficiently; demonstrated reliability and dependability and has been a leader in the classroom, at work, and in other school or community activities.
Character: The student of good character is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, and shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others. The candidate also observes instructions and rules, is punctual, and is faithful both inside and outside the classroom. He/she consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability) and cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, offices, halls, etc. The candidate manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, showing unwillingness to profit from the mistakes of others and actively helping rid the school of bad influences or environment.
Citizenship: The student who demonstrates citizenship understands the importance of civic involvement, has a high regard for freedom, justice, and democracy, and demonstrates mature participation and
responsibility through involvement with such activities as scouting, community organizations, and school clubs.
