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National Junior Honor Society

The SSMS chapter of National Junior Honor Society is thrilled to build their legacy this year. We will continue to add information and updates to this page as NJHS members develop the foundation for our chapter. See below for volunteer opportunities and membership requirements. 

Current Member Requirements

2018-2019 Important Dates

Members are expected to regularly attend our monthly meetings. Meetings are held on the following Wednesdays at 8:00-8:30 AM and 4:15-4:45 PM. Please mark your calendar with this year's dates:

  • Sept. 12th

  • Oct. 10th

  • Nov. 14th

  • Dec. 12th

  • Jan. 9th

  • Feb. 13th

  • March 13th

  • April 17th

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NJHS Induction Ceremony: Date Thursday, May 16th at 7:00 PM in the SSMS cafeteria (Current members will be needed to host the ceremony and welcome our newest members.)

Current National Junior Honor Society members are expected to maintain the following criteria to remain active membership in NJHS:

  • Maintain an average of 92 in all core classes per 6 weeks (ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. (Please note: Add 5 points to your average if you're taking a Pre-AP or an above grade level class). 

    • Current members grades will be reviewed at the end of each grading period for their 4 core classes.​

  • Complete and submit documentation for 5 hours of community service by the end of each semester (Fall and Spring).

  • Pay 2018-2019 dues of $5 (returning members) or $20 (new members). (Please note: Financial assistance is available, if needed.)

Service Opportunities

New Member Requirements

Community service is any volunteer service you provide in our community. Students are expected to complete at least 5 hours of service per semester. Summer service hours will count toward Fall hours.

 

Service hours should be logged on this form and submitted to Mrs. McGilvray by the end of each semester to maintain eligibility. Make sure to get a certificate or signature from the adult leading the event to confirm your service. If you have a question about a service opportunity, email Mrs. McGilvray.

 

Below are some known service needs in our community. Please remember that we have 131 members in our chapter, so only sign up for one slot per volunteer opportunity.  Please remember to wear your SSMS NJHS

t-shirt to any NJHS volunteer event! ​

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RSES Talent Show on February 28th & March 1st:

Rooster Springs Elementary PTA needs volunteers for their upcoming talent show on Thursday, February 28th and Friday, March 1st. Volunteers are needed for set-up, to distribute programs, for backstage/stage hands, and clean-up.  If you are able to assist, please sign-up today using this link: https://rsespta.org/volunteer-2/?sheet_id=66

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Candidates eligible for selection to the SSMS National Junior Honor Society chapter must be current 6th and 7th graders who meet the following requirements for membership:

  1. To be eligible for membership selection in this chapter, the candidate must have been in attendance for one semester at Sycamore Springs Middle School.

  2. Candidates eligible for selection in this chapter shall have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 92 GPA in their four core courses (ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies) when six weeks grades for each course are averaged. (Please note: Candidates may add 5 points to their cumulative average if they are taking a Pre-AP or above grade level course.)

  3.  Candidates must receive at least two (2) letters of recommendation from a current-year teacher.

  4. Once inducted, new members should pay the current-year dues.

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