NJHS
Education & Academia abbreviation · K-12 Education
| Stands for | National Junior Honor Society |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
NJHS stands for National Junior Honor Society, a K-12 education abbreviation.
Middle school honor society, founded in 1929 by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizing students for scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. Members carry out service projects and school leadership activities.
Example: Seventh graders with strong grades received NJHS invitations in October.
Usage notes
NJHS membership does not transfer automatically to the high school National Honor Society, which has its own selection process. Chapters set their own GPA requirements. Citizenship is the fifth pillar added for the junior society.
Related abbreviations
More K-12 education abbreviations
- ML – Multilingual learner
- MS – Middle school
- MTSS – Multi-tiered system of supports
- NBCT – National Board Certified Teacher
- NGSS – Next Generation Science Standards
- NHS – National Honor Society
- NSLP – National School Lunch Program
- OHI – Other health impairment
- PBIS – Positive behavioral interventions and supports
- PBL – Project-based learning
- PD – Professional development
- PE – Physical education