National Junior Honor Society
Ladue Middle School
General Information:
The National Junior Honor Society is an international organization for students
in middle school. It was founded in 1929 by the National Association of
Secondary Principals as a way to elevate a school’s commitment to the value
of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Membership
in the organization not only recognizes students for their academic
accomplishments, but also challenges them to participate in various school
activities and engage in community service.
in middle school. It was founded in 1929 by the National Association of
Secondary Principals as a way to elevate a school’s commitment to the value
of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Membership
in the organization not only recognizes students for their academic
accomplishments, but also challenges them to participate in various school
activities and engage in community service.
Students that meet the criteria for membership will be mailed an
application prior to the end of January in 7th Grade.
application prior to the end of January in 7th Grade.
The criteria for membership at LMS includes:
- A cumulative middle school grade point average of 3.8 or higher
- At least 8 O’s in Citizenship for the first semester of 7th Grade
- No I’s or U’s in Citizenship for the first semester of 7th Grade
- No disciplinary assignments during the first semester of 7th Grade
*Students must meet all of these requirements in order to receive an Application/Candidate Form
and be eligible to apply.
and be eligible to apply.
Once a student receives the Application/Candidate Form they need to have
a minimum of 15 hours of community service, complete their Candidate Form
and return it to the Welcome Center by the due date. However, the completion
of the Candidate Form/Application does not automatically guarantee admittance
into the National Junior Honor Society. All applications will be reviewed
by the Faculty Council. Those students selected will be formally welcomed
through an Induction Ceremony in the spring of their 7th Grade year.
a minimum of 15 hours of community service, complete their Candidate Form
and return it to the Welcome Center by the due date. However, the completion
of the Candidate Form/Application does not automatically guarantee admittance
into the National Junior Honor Society. All applications will be reviewed
by the Faculty Council. Those students selected will be formally welcomed
through an Induction Ceremony in the spring of their 7th Grade year.
Ladue Middle School NJHS Sponsors:
FAQ:
What activities would qualify as community service?
Community service is generally considered to be those activities undertaken
by the student for the benefit of an individual or community organization that does
not result in financial or material compensation.
Examples of community service include (but are not limited to):
by the student for the benefit of an individual or community organization that does
not result in financial or material compensation.
Examples of community service include (but are not limited to):
- Toy Drives
- Food Shelters
- Art Start
- Hoseka House
- Soup Kitchens
- Operation Food Search
- Ronald McDonald House
- Circle of Concern
- Nursing Homes
- Autism Speaks
- Recycling Projects (outside of school)
For Volunteer Opportunities in the St. Louis area, please check
out the following websites:
out the following websites:
How recent do the community service hours need to be?
Any service hours completed in middle school will count towards the 15 hours
How will I be notified if my application is accepted?
Candidates will be notified of their acceptance or non-acceptance
through the mail no later than March 23rd
through the mail no later than March 23rd
