Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School

National Junior Honor Society

2012 - 2013

Character - Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty  and reliability; shows courtesy, concern and  respect for others; observes instructions and  rules, punctuality and loyalty both in and out of  the classroom.

Citizenship - Student involvement in civic activities. Students demonstrate participation and responsibility through their involvement in activities such as scouting, community organizations or school activities.

Leadership - Students exercise infl uence on peers in upholding  school ideals; contributes ideas that improve the  civic life of the school; exemplifi ed positive  attitudes and inspires positive behavior in others;  demonstrates academic initiative and responsibility.

  Service - Service consists of a student’s selfl ess and

consistent   involvement and voluntary commitment of time and  energy to a program outside of the school day that  benefi ts a community/non-profi t organization.

NJHS CHARACTER TRAITS

High Honors: achieves a 3.0 or higher in ALL Content strands (Product) achieves a 3.0 or higher on ALL Learner Quality strands

(Process)

Honors: achieves a 3.0 in most subject area strands has no more than fi ve 2.5’s in all subject strands has no grade equal to or less than a 2.0 in any subject area

strand achieves a 3.0 or higher on ALL Learner Quality Strands

(Process)

Other criteria include the following: 20 Community Service hours

BYLAWS

Other Criteria:Students wil l become ineligible for National Junior Honor Society if they:

Accrue more than 12 unexcused absences or more than 8 unexcused tardies per year.

Accrue more than 2 Alternative Learning Center (ALC) assignments per year or are suspended during either their 7 t h or 8 t h grade year.

At the end of trimester three, 7 t h grade members must maintain the NJHS member criteria in order to be in good standing for the start of eighth grade. If this is not so, an appeal form may be completed.

Appeals may be made by any students who did not meet the standards in place for membership eligibil ity.

A member who has been dismissed may appeal the decision of the Faculty Council to the principal

BYLAWS

Minimum of 20 hours

Awards for top 2 students with the most hours

Distribute logs - Due by March 15, 2013

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Western Coventry Elementary School Harvest Festival Help with games at the festival October 27 th 4:00-8:00 Contact Ms. Yeskewicz to volunteer (tyeskewicz@hotmail.com)

Coventry Public Library – only 2 students needed Help with emptying book bins Tuesdays 2:30-4:30 See Ms. Paon to volunteer

Science Department Help clean & organize science closets Flexible times (afternoons) See Ms. Paon to volunteer

Mrs. Bettez’s Classroom Library – only 2 students needed Help set up Mrs. Bettez’s classroom library on her iPad Flexible times (mornings & afternoons) See Ms. Paon to volunteer

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

NJHS runs a peer tutoring program to support students throughout the school who may need extra help in one or more of their classes. Students who register as tutors in

the program will be paired with a 6 th, 7 th or 8 th grade student who needs extra help in one or more classes.

Tutors will be expected to attend weekly tutoring sessions, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which will be supervised

by an NJHS advisor.

If you wish to participate in the NJHS Peer Tutoring program, please complete the registration form and

return it to Mrs. Macropoulos in room 207 or Ms. Paon in room 129 as soon as possible.

PEER TUTORING

President and Team Representatives: NJHS will have one elected president and a team representative

for each 8 th grade team. These 5 leaders will be considered the NJHS Executive Board.

Requirements: Executive Board members will be expected to lead NJHS

throughout the year. They will help plan NJHS fundraisers and school dances. They will also be a vital part of Honors Night and will be expected to present throughout the ceremony.

E-Board Elections: Executive Board elections will be held next Tuesday October

9th, 2012 from 2:30-3:15. Students running for offi ce will be asked to give a brief speech explaining why they are the best student for the job. NJHS members will then take a vote and the new E-Board members will be announced the next day during morning announcements.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Tentative Date - June 13, 2013 at Coventry High School

Website - http://asfms.net/honorsociety/index.htm To access website from asfms.net

Students Clubs NJHS

HONORS NIGHT