Once a student is accepted as a member of the Rowlett Middle Academy NJHS to must continue to uphold the highest of standards each quarter. Students not meeting NJHS standards for a quarter will be placed on probation. In the event expectations are not met during probation or the student receives a referral membership will be terminated. The faculty council will make all determinations.
Scholarship—Students work hard in all of their classes and strive for excellence. Members are required to keep a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or higher each marking period.
Service—The average student performs the basic duties required by their class and the organizations to which they belong. The Council will be looking for evidence that the applicant has served his/her class, school, or community at a higher level than the average student. This may mean doing more than his/her share of the work, or it may involve doing additional volunteer work in the school or community without expecting personal recognition or gain.
Leadership—Some students exhibit leadership by holding elected class or organization offices. But, leadership can also be exhibited in a less formal manner. The Council will be looking for evidence that the applicant consistently strives to influence and lead others in a positive, wholesome manner through his/her actions, effort, and attitude.
Character—Character is the force that guides your attitude and actions. It involves demonstrating reliability, honesty, and self-control. The Council will be looking for evidence that the applicant is trustworthy and is, in reality, what he/she wishes to appear to be to others. Students will not have referrals as well as less than two lunch detentions per academic year.
Citizenship— Student will have citizenship scores of 1’s and 2’s on each quarter’s report card.
All NJHS members are expected to attend all regularly scheduled meetings (twice each month), help with chapter fundraising, participate in chapter service projects and in an individual service project developed from his or her own particular talents and interests. Members will also be required to complete 4 hours of additional service outside of school each semester.