George Fischer Middle School

New to the District?  Registration packets are now available online.  If you are unable to print the registration packet, you may pick one up in the main office or by calling the building Registrar, Annmarie Pagnotta, at (845) 228-2300, ext. 530.

National Junior Honor Society Requirements:

 National Jr. Honor Society (NJHS) has been established at GFMS for Grade  8.  There are applications available in the 8th grade administrator's office or the main office.

What is National Junior Honor Society?

One of the nation’s premier organizations established to recognize outstanding middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizenship.   Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.

Who is Eligible for NJHS?

At GFMS, in accordance with national standards set by NJHS, students will first qualify for an invitation through their demonstration of success in the area of scholarship. That means, students in 7^th or 8^th grade with a cumulative GPA of 94 or higher will receive an invitation to fill out an information sheet. Students then fill out the information sheet to give examples of their accomplishments in cumulative GPA (scholarship), does not mean they will automatically be inducted into the NJHS.

Who chooses inductees into the NJHS?

After students fill out an information sheet and the required recommendation forms from teachers and/or other adults, all of their qualifications will be reviewed by our Faculty Council. The Faculty Council is an anonymous group of faculty members who make the final decision about who will be invited for induction into the NJHS. The Faculty Council also serves as the group who determines if a student should be dismissed because of a failure to meet expectations in one of the five areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character, or Citizenship. The NJHS sponsors do not have a vote on the Faculty Council and will not be making any decisions regarding acceptance.

What does an exemplary NJHS candidate look like?

Scholarship: Students who have a cumulative grade point average of 94 or higher, as established by the Faculty Council, meet the scholarship requirements for membership. These students are then eligible for consideration on the basis of service, leadership, and character (and citizenship for NJHS).

Service: This quality is defined through the voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation and with a positive, courteous, and enthusiastic spirit.

Leadership: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about life. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.

Character: The student of good character, upholds principles of morality, and ethics, is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others, and generally maintains a good and clean lifestyle.

If I’m a 6^th grader, what can I do to become a better candidate for NJHS in 7^th and 8^th grade?

One of the best things you can do as a 6^th grader is to have really strong grades. You should work hard every day in school because as a 7^th grade inductee, you will qualify in the area of scholarship based on your grades in 6^th grade! Also, becoming involved in school clubs and activities, outside of school, you can begin to track community service hours (work in which you don’t receive some kind of pay) in order to strengthen your information sheet.

What do you do in NJHS?

The goal of NJHS is to build leaders and do service. Other than that, the activities are up to the NJHS members. Some examples of these activities are walk-a-thons to raise money for cancer research; providing hygiene supplies to neighborhood pantries; and car washes to raise money for charity. Each student can select his/her own service project that best reflects his/her personal interests.