Student Name_________________________

Personal Statement for NJHS

Guidelines

Format:

·        The statement should be written in the form of an essay describing how you meet the guidelines for membership in the National Junior Honor Society.

·        The essay should include an introduction, at least three paragraphs where you explain how you demonstrate the NJHS criteria, and a conclusion.

·        The essay must be neat and well written.  It may be typed, but this is not a requirement.

Topics to include:

·        Reasons why you should be considered for membership

·        Description of wow you met the criteria of the NJHS

·        Listing of your special abilities, hobbies, and interests

·        What you learned during your year of NJHS candidacy

CRITERIA: (For your assistance)

·        SCHOLARSHIP: Maintenance of an overall academic average of 92 or above for all of grade seven and the first three quarters of grade 8.

·        LEADERSHIP: Demonstration of being both a leader and a team player and showing concern for others.

·        CITIZENSHIP: Consistency in showing responsibility regarding respect for privileges and rights of other students and obedience of school rules.

·        CHARACTER: Demonstration of reliability and display of courtesy, cooperation, honesty, and a good sporting attitude.

·        SERVICE:         Willingness to serve the school and your community in an unselfish way.  For equity, service in the school building (LCBMS) is required.

This personal statement is due on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.  No paperwork will be accepted after 3:35 on this date.

 

 

Click here to return to the LCBMS National Junior Honor Society website.

Click here to e-mail Ms. Bernstein, NJHS Faculty Advisor.

 

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