NJHS+Constitution


 * Constitution of **
 * National Junior Honor Society **
 * of Midvale Middle School **
 * //Article I//**


 * //Name and Purpose//**


 * Section 1**. The name of this organization shall be the Midvale Middle National Junior Honor Society (MMNJHS).


 * Section 2**. The purpose of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, to develop character, and to encourage citizenship.


 * Section 3.** The MMNJHS shall be under the sponsorship and supervision of the Midvale Middle School, its principal and teacher advisers.

**//Article II//**
 * //The Principal//**
 * Section 1.** The principal shall reserve the right to approve all activities and decisions of the chapter.


 * Section 2**. The principal shall annually appoint a chapter adviser, who may serve consecutive terms.

**//Article III//**
 * //The Chapter Adviser//**
 * Section 1**. The chapter adviser shall be responsible for the direct, day-to-day supervision of the chapter and act as liaison between faculty, administration, students, and community.


 * Section 2.** The chapter adviser shall maintain files on membership, chapter history, activities, and financial transactions.


 * Section 3**. The chapter adviser shall regularly review each member for compliance with Society standards and obligations.


 * Section 4.** The chapter adviser shall help the chapter officers understand and carry out their duties.

**//Article IV//**
 * //Faculty Council//**
 * Section 1**. The faculty council shall consist of three to four faculty members or staff appointed annually by the principal.


 * Section 2**. The faculty council shall meet at least once a year to select members and to consider dismissal, non selection, and warning cases.

**//Article V//**
 * //Membership//**


 * Section 1.** Membership in local chapters is an honor bestowed upon a student. Selection for membership is by a faculty council and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, service, and citizenship. Once selected, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities.


 * Section 2.** The faculty council shall reserve the right to award honorary membership to school officials, principals, teachers, MMNJHS advisers, or citizens in recognition of outstanding service rendered the school in keeping with the purposes of the National Junior Honor Society.


 * Section 3.** New members shall be inducted at a special ceremony.


 * Sections 4.** A MMNJHS member who transfers to another school and brings a letter from the former principal or chapter adviser to the new school adviser shall be accepted automatically as a member in the new school's chapter. Transfer members must meet the new chapter's standards within one semester in order to retain membership.

**//Article VI//**
 * //Selection of Members//**
 * Section 1**. To be eligible for membership the candidate must be a member of the eighth grade class. Candidates must have been in attendance at the school the equivalent of one semester.


 * Section 2.** Candidates must have a cumulative scholastic average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Candidates shall then be evaluated on the basis of service, leadership, character, and citizenship.


 * Section 3.** Candidates must have completed six (6) International Baccalaureate Service Reflections by the end of the Third Quarter of their 7th grade year.


 * Section 4.** The selection of members to the chapter shall be by a majority vote of the faculty council.


 * Section 5.** A description of the selection procedure shall be published each year.

**//Article VII//**
 * //Dismissal//**


 * Section 1.** The procedure for dismissal shall be determined by the faculty council. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.


 * Section 2.** Members who fall below the standards which were the basis for their selection shall be promptly warned in writing by the chapter adviser and given one quarter to correct the deficiency, except that in the case of flagrant violation of school rules or civil laws a member does not necessarily have to be warned.


 * Section 3.** The faculty council shall determine when an individual has failed to live up to the codes of MMNJHS.


 * Section 4.** In all cases of impending dismissal, a member shall have a right to a hearing before the faculty council.


 * Section 5.** A member who has been dismissed may appeal the decision of the faculty council under the same rules for disciplinary appeals in the school district.

**//Article VIII//**
 * //Chapter Officers//**
 * Section 1.** The officers of the chapters, their duties and the method of their election shall be determined by the members of the chapter. They shall include president, vice president, and secretary.


 * Section 2.** A majority of the votes cast shall be necessary to elect and chapter officer.


 * Section 3.** New officers shall be installed at a special ceremony.

**//Article IX//**
 * //Executive Committee//**
 * Section 1.** The executive committee shall consist of the officers of the chapter and the chapter adviser.


 * Section 2.** The executive committee shall have the responsibility for ensuring that chapter activities and procedures follow school policy and regulations.

**//Article X//**
 * //Meetings//**
 * Section 1.** The MMNJHS chapter shall have regular meetings during the school year on days designated by the executive committee and in accordance with school regulations.


 * Section 2.** Special meetings approved by the executive committee may be called by the president.


 * Section 3.** Chapters shall conduct meetings according to Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised in all points not expressly provided for in this constitution or the chapter bylaws.

**//Article XI//**
 * //Activities//**
 * Section 1.** The MMNJHS chapter shall determine one or more service projects for each year.


 * Section 2.** All members shall regularly participate in these projects.


 * Section 3.** These projects shall have the following characteristics: fulfill a need within the school or community; have the support of the administration and the faculty; be appropriate and educationally defensible; and be well planned, organized, and executed.


 * Section 4.** Each member shall have the responsibility for choosing and participation in a service project which reflects his or her particular talents and interests. This is in addition to the chapter projects to which all members contribute.


 * Section 5.** The MMNJHS chapter shall publicize its projects in a positive manner.

**//Article XII//**
 * //Official Insignia//**
 * Section 1.** This organization shall have an official emblem selected by the National Council. The emblem shall be uniform.


 * Section 2.** The distribution of the emblem and the rules for its use shall be under the exclusive control of the National Council.


 * Section 3.** Each active or honorary member shall be entitled to wear this emblem.


 * Section 4.** Any member who resigns or is dismissed shall return the emblem to the chapter adviser.


 * Section 5.** The motto of the MMNJHS shall be “Light Is the Symbol of Truth.”

** Midvale Middle School **
 * National Junior Honor Society **
 * Bylaws **

__**//Bylaw 1 – Schedule of Meetings//**__
 * Section I** – A minimum of one general membership meeting will be held each month of the school year.

1. Business meetings 2. Social events 3. Field trips 4. Service projects
 * Section II** – The yearly activities will be established by the Officers and the Faculty Council to include:

__**//Bylaw 2 – Membership: the Qualifications, Obligations, and Dues//**__
 * Section I** – Dues for each member will be $10.00. Of this amount, $7.00 will be used to purchase a membership pin and $3.00 will be used to fund chapter activities.

1. Requirements for membership a. Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA through seventh and eighth grade years b. Fill out an application c. Acceptance by the Faculty Council d. Payment of dues by the set deadline e. Attend all Chapter activities f. Complete at least **6** IB Service Reflections by the end of 3rd quarter 7th grade g. Sustain excellence in the areas of academic achievement, service leadership, character, and citizenship. h. Complete and update service folder i. Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA j. Citizenship: you may only have 1 N and you may not have any U’s
 * Section II** – Each member is under obligation to do the following

2. Nominations for membership a. Students will be nominated for membership by the Faculty Council. b. The above requirements must be met. c. GPA scores will be used as follows: 1) For original members – Cumulative GPA from 7th grade and through 3rd Quarter of 7th grade. 2) For additional members (8th grade students new to the school during the 8th grade year) – GPA from 1st and 2nd quarters, 8th grade.

3. Membership will be on probation for one quarter for: a. Failure to maintain a 3.0. b. Failure to attend meetings and activities without verified excuse. c. Behavior unbecoming a MMNJHS member either excessive in number or in nature. d. Truancy from class.

4. Membership will be lost for: a. GPA remains below a 3.0 for a second quarter. b. Continued truancy. c. Failure to return to full membership status after on quarter of probation. d. Receiving a “U” or two “N's” in citizenship on a report card.

5. Actions taken towards membership: a. In cases of probation, members will receive written notification from the Faculty Council. This may be appealed by personal appearance before the Council. b. In all cases of impending dismissal the members will be notified to appear before the Faculty Council. They have the right to a hearing. c. In the event one of the elected officers has his/her membership denied a replacement will be elected during a general membership meeting. However, if the officer is the President, the Vice President will become the President and the newly elected officer will be installed as the Vice President.

6. If in the view of the Faculty Council, and member fails to meet these standards of excellence, the member's case will be reviewed and a vote taken by the Council to determine whether membership should be fully reinstated, placed on probation, or denied. A majority vote by the Council will be the determining factor.

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