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National Junior Honor Society

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. Membership is one of the highest honors awarded to middle school students and reflects a commitment to academic achievement, personal integrity, and service to others. At St. Thomas More Cathedral School, NJHS encourages students to grow as servant leaders by actively contributing to both the school and the broader community.

 

Eligibility

Students in Grades 6–8 who meet the national and chapter requirements may be invited to apply for membership.

 

Selection Criteria

Membership is based on the five pillars of the National Junior Honor Society:

  • Scholarship – Students must maintain a minimum 85% average.
  • Service – Students demonstrate a commitment to serving the school and community through volunteer work beyond required service hours.
  • Leadership – Students model responsibility, initiative, collaboration, and positive influence among their peers.
  • Character – Students consistently demonstrate honesty, integrity, respect, and responsible behavior.
  • Citizenship – Students show a commitment to civic responsibility, school involvement, and serving others with compassion and respect.

 

Application & Membership

Students who meet the academic requirement are invited to complete an application highlighting their achievements and involvement in service, leadership, character, and citizenship. All applicants must meet application deadlines in order to proceed to the next step in the process. Completed applications will be reviewed by the NJHS Faculty Council who will determine which applicants will be offered membership. Each applicant must receive a majority of votes from the Faculty Council in order to be considered.

 

Students selected for membership are inducted each January and are expected to:

  • Actively participate in chapter meetings and activities.
  • Participate in both chapter-sponsored service projects and at least 1 individual service project each year.
  • Uphold the high standards of scholarship, leadership, character, citizenship, and service that define NJHS membership.

 

Membership in NJHS is both an honor and a commitment, providing students with opportunities to develop as servant leaders while making a meaningful impact within the STM community and beyond.