Pershing Middle School Chapter
National Junior Honor Society
Prospective 7th Grade Candidate Selection Rubric
Student name: ___________________________
Core class GPA of 3.75 or higher (No C’s allowed)
50 points______
Conduct
All E’s
10 points ________
2 S’s or less
5 points _________
Teacher recommendation
All (5)’s and 1 (4) rating or more
10 points _______
2 (4)’s rating
7 points ________
3 (4)’s rating
3 points _______
Extracurricular activities
More than 3 different activities
10 points ________
3 different activities
5 points ________
2 different activities
3 points ________
Leadership
2 or more leadership positions in an activity
10 points ________
1 leadership position
5 points ________
Community Service
3 or more activities
10 points ________
2 activities
3 points _________
1 activity
2 points ________
Total Points__________
Pershing Middle School Chapter
National Junior Honor Society
Prospective 6th Grade Candidate Selection Rubric
Student name: ___________________________
Core class GPA of 3.75 or higher (No C’s allowed)
50 points______
Conduct
All E’s
10 points ________
2 S’s or less
5 points _________
Teacher recommendation
All (5)’s and 1 (4) rating
10 points _______
2 (4)’s rating
7 points ________
3 (4)’s rating
3 points _______
Leadership
2 or more leadership positions in an activity
10 points ________
1 leadership position
5 points ________
Community Service
3 or more activities
10 points ________
2 activities
3 points _________
1 activity
2 points ________
Total Points__________
Name: ____________________________________________________
How to Calculate Middle School Cumulative Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)
7th Grade Students must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.75 or higher to be considered
for the National Junior Honor Society
(No “C’s” allowed)
7th Grade
Mathematics
Reading
Writing
History
Science
Elective/P.E.
Elective
Elective
1st 6 weeks
6th Grade
2nd 6 weeks
3rd 6 weeks
4th 6 weeks
Final Report Card Grade
Mathematics
Reading
Writing
History
Science
Elective/P.E.
Elective
Elective
How G.P.A. is calculated:
Regular/Pre-Ap classes – “A” 4 pts, “B” 3 pts, “C” 2 pts, “D” 1pt, “F” 0 pts.
GT classes – “A” 5 pts, “B” 4 pts, “C” 3 pts, “D” 2 pts, “F” 0 pts.
Name: ____________________________________________________
How to Calculate Middle School Cumulative Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)
6th Grade Students must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.75 or higher to be considered
for the National Junior Honor Society
(No “C’s” allowed)
6th Grade
Mathematics
Reading
Writing
History
Science
Elective/P.E.
Elective
Elective
1st 6 weeks
5th Grade
Mathematics
Language Arts
Social Studies
Science
Elective/P.E.
Elective
Elective
2nd 6 weeks
3rd 6 weeks
4th 6 weeks
Final Report Card Grade
How G.P.A. is calculated:
Regular/Pre-Ap classes – “A” 4 pts, “B” 3 pts, “C” 2 pts, “D” 1pt, “F” 0 pts.
GT classes – “A” 5 pts, “B” 4 pts, “C” 3 pts, “D” 2 pts, “F” 0 pts.
John J. Pershing Middle School
National Junior Honor Society
Advisor(s): Mrs. L. Elliott-Reed and Ms. E. Bozburun
The application window for National Junior Honor Society for 2015-2016
will be from March 11 – April 10, 2015. Students eligible to apply for
member ship will have the following qualifications:
 A current 6th or 7th grade student here at Pershing Middle School
 A cumulative G. P. A. of 3.75 or higher
 Have a spirit of involvement, service, and character
Students are eligible for induction into the NJHS in the 7th and 8th grades.
Each student’s grade point average, character, leadership, service, and
citizenship are evaluated to determine who will be inducted. Please note
that grades are not the only qualification. Selection for the NJHS will be
made annually after the end of the 5th 6 weeks.
All forms and report cards are due in the Main office by 4 p.m. on or before
April 10, 2015. No late forms or report cards will be accepted, or forms
submitted without signatures. If you have any questions please see, Ms.
Bozburn, room 204 or Mrs. Elliott-Reed, room 208.
Eligibility Criteria
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A cumulative G.P.A. of 3.75 or higher (With No C’s allowed)
No P’s and U’s in conduct, only E’s and S’s ONLY
No more than 2 S’s in conduct
No Lunch Detention
No Afterschool Detention
No In School Suspension (ISS,SAC)
No Out of School Suspension
Persuasive Essay:
Please attach your typed 250-400 word essay to the back of your
application. Choose one of the following topics:
 The qualities of a National Junior Honor Society member include
outstanding scholarship, citizenship, character, leadership, and
service to others. Include at least one example of how you exemplify
one or more of these qualities.
 Name an interesting act of community service that you would like to
see performed and an example of how it will benefit someone or
something within your community.
 What would you say to convince the committee that you deserve to
be chosen to become a member of the National Junior Honor
Society?
Specifics: Typed black ink ONLY, double-spaced, 12 point font, Arial
or Times New Romans style.