This application packet contains the following items:

Part 1 – Member Information Sheet Part 2 – Student Activity Form Part 3 – Application Essay Guidelines Instructions:

Complete the attached application packet. Double check to

ensure that all items are completed and that the application contains all required parent and student signatures.

Please staple Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 together in order. Place the completed application in the NJHS box in the

Counseling Center by Wednesday, March 4 at 3:15pm. (Late Applications will not be accepted.)

Application Packet

for The Carmel Middle School

Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society

National Junior Honor Society Application

Part 1: Member Information Sheet

Student Name:______________________________ Present Grade: Level (Circle): 7th 8th

6th Period Teacher: 7th Period Teacher:

(*Class schedule is for communication purposes only.)

Address:_______________________________________________________________________

City:_________________________ Zip Code: ______________

Home Phone: Email:

I am willing to fulfill the responsibilities expected of an NJHS member:

Candidate Signature:

I support my child in pursuing candidacy in the Carmel Middle School chapter of NJHS and

confirm that all co-curricular activities, leadership activities, and community service activities

listed on the application are accurate.

Parent/Guardian Name(s)

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Parent/Guardian Email:

National Junior Honor Society Application

Part 2: Student Activity Information Sheet

National Junior Honor Society is a club designed to honor students who exhibit excellence in each of the five pillars of NJHS: Scholarship (academic success), Citizenship, Character, Service, and Leadership. Your outstanding GPA shows that you excel academically. This part of the application is your opportunity to share how you have demonstrated citizenship, character, service and leadership via involvement in your school and community. Directions:

Please complete all sections of this sheet Please print clearly or type If you have more items than space provided, please list only your most important. Use your essay portion for details and additional information. Don’t be reserved or self-conscious when explaining your accomplishments; be proud of what you have done!

Name of Student:_______________________________________ Present Grade

Co-Curricular Activities: List all school and community activities in which you have participated since the sixth grade. Examples include: clubs, teams, musical groups, girl/boy scouts, church/youth groups, etc.

Activity Grade 6 7 8

Comments/Major Accomplishments

Ex: Choir 6 Made all-region choir, sang solo in concert

National Junior Honor Society Application

Part 2: Student Activity Information Sheet (continued)

Leadership Positions: List all elected or appointed leadership positions held in school and the community since the sixth grade. Examples include: club/group officer, elected team captain, “special people” awards, “Got Respect” cards, etc.

Position & Activity Grade 6 7 8

Comments/Major Accomplishments

Ex: Student Government class rep. 6,7 Class collected $200 in "Pennies for Patients"

Community Service Activities: List community service activities in which you have participated, and note your personal contribution to each. These should be any activities in which you participated for the betterment of your community. Examples include: participating in fundraising for a charity organization, service hours for girl/boy scouts or a youth group, volunteer work, peer tutoring, etc.

Community Service Activity Hrs/Wk Grade 6 7 8

Ex: Girl Scout troop collected cans for ACO food pantry 6 7

National Junior Honor Society Application

Part 3: Application Essay

Below you will find a description of qualities that are reflective of students in the National Junior Honor Society. On a separate piece of paper, explain how you personally believe that you have exhibited each of these characteristics. Please either type your essay or write it very neatly in blue or black ink. Each of the four areas should be covered in a complete paragraph with the appropriate heading of the topic being covered. In the fifth paragraph, explain why you feel you would like to be a member of the National Junior Honor Society. Please be specific and provide details for each section! (Please note: this instructional page is for your use and does not need to be submitted along with the final essay.) Before submitting your essay, please proof read it carefully to ensure that it is well written and that you have covered all of the required criteria.

1. Scholarship “Scholarship” refers to demonstrating academic success. Please explain why doing your

best in school and making good grades is important to you.

2. Participation & Leadership Please describe your experiences in school/community activities (including any accomplishments, achievements or leadership opportunities that you are proud of!) and explain why you think it is important to be involved in your school and community.

3. Citizenship & Character “Citizenship” is your commitment to your community, city, state, and/or nation. Demonstrating good citizenship could also include doing things for the betterment of your community, going out of your way to help others, or even demonstrating “Cougar

Respect” at school. “Character” is who you are when no one is looking. Demonstrating good character could include showing courtesy, concern, helpfulness, friendliness, and respect toward each and every individual, regardless of differences. Please describe why it is important to you to demonstrate good citizenship and character and explain how you personally strive to exhibit these qualities.

4. Service “Service” implies participating in community service activities or other opportunities designed to help others. This may include organizations and activities for which you have volunteered your time to benefit other people. Please explain how you have demonstrated a willingness to volunteer, to gladly take on tasks that benefit the school and/or the community, and to assist others enthusiastically whenever called upon to do so.

5. Why Please explain why YOU want to be a member of NJHS and how you feel that you would be valuable member of the Carmel Middle School chapter of the National Junior Honor Society.