Download National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and more Study notes English in PDF only on Docsity! National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Application Packet Cover Page ***This Application Packet is due no later than March 21, 2019 (Hand in to Mrs. Minshall in room 19. She will check that you have included all parts of your application) Please assemble your packet in the following order. Make sure your name is on every page! Staple in the upper left-hand corner. □ Application Packet Cover Page □ Essay □ Student Activity Information Sheet □ Teacher Recommendation Form I understand that completion of this packet does not guarantee selection into the National Junior Honor Society and I verify that all information presented is both accurate and complete. ______________________________ _______ Student Name (first & last; please print) Grade ______________________________ _____________ Student Signature Date National Junior Honor Society Essay Question: Character and Citizenship Think of three character traits you possess. Examples could include: bravery, joyfulness, punctuality, kindness, loyalty, cheerfulness, honesty, thankfulness, patience, humor, sharing, understanding, tolerance, cooperation, perseverance, fairness, generosity, etc.. Briefly explain how you have exhibited these three characteristics and how they have benefited your school and community. Please provide a few descriptive examples to support each trait (you can use your Student Activity Information Sheet to help you!) Next, explain how these character traits could serve your school and community if you are inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. Don’t be bashful when explaining your accomplishments; be proud of what you have done! Guidelines: Essay format (4 paragraphs): -Introductory sentence/s -Paragraph 1-Your three character traits and supporting examples -Paragraph 2-Connection to how these traits will benefit others as a NJHS member -Concluding sentence/s Please type your essay, double-spaced, in 12 point font. Please keep your essay to approximately 150-250 words (this is about 1 to 1 ½ pages double spaced) To check your word count In Microsoft Word, highlight the text, go to “Tools,” and choose “Word Count” Be creative!!! Proofread!!!!! Use proper grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling! Make sure your first and last name and grade level are in the top right corner of your essay. Character is who you are when no one is looking. Citizenship is your commitment to your school, neighborhood, city, state, nation, and world.
