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ABOUT CJSF:

The purpose of CJSF, the California Junior Scholarship Federation, is to foster high standards of scholarship, service, and citizenship on the part of California students in middle school, and to promote appropriate activities among members.

 

Membership is based on scholarship and citizenship.

Students establish membership by earning academic points and completing community service hours each semester.

Students can join the 2nd semester of 7th grade for a maximum of 3 semesters.

Members in good standing for 2 out of the 3 possible semesters will culminate with honors.

*Students must apply for the CJSF Honor Society each semester.

 

Membership guidelines are set forth by the California Scholarship Federation. All students enrolled at Hale Charter Academy and meet the eligibility requirements are invited to join.  CJSF has no affiliation with any political or religious organization or any organization that denies membership based on race, color, creed, or political belief.

 

STUDENTS: PLEASE JOIN THE SCHOOLOGY CJSF GROUP FOR UPDATES ON SERVICE PROJECTS AND MEETINGS:

JOIN CODE: JHP8-CDVX-J5F58

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:  FALL 2024 CJSF Application Deadline = Friday, September 6, 2024.
 

Students apply each semester for membership in CJSF.

Membership begins the 2nd semester of 7th grade or in 8th grade. 3 semesters is the maximum. 

CJSF Honor Society application points are granted as follows:

    • A = 3 points
    • B = 1 point 
      • *Accelerated/honors-level classes earn +1 point per "B" (except science - all are common core = 1 pt.)
    • C = 0 points

1.) Students must earn a total of 8 points in the following subjects as verified on an end-of-semester report card: English, History, Math, and Science.

2.) No points are earned for PE or electives.

3.) A grade of "D"  "F" or "U" in any class eliminates a student from membership.

 

FALL 2024 SERVICE HOURS:

Students must complete their community service hours with parent approval for safety. Service is the focus of CJSF and ideas will be provided through CJSF meetings and postings in the CJSF Schoology Group. Students will need to complete 10 hours of community service before the end of the semester deadline with at least 2 different organizations.
 
SERVICE VERIFICATION: FALL 2024 Service Verification = DUE by December 12th
All Service Evidence includes:
  • Your name
  • Date(s) of the service
  • The service you provided (what did you do?)
  • Where did you complete the service or for what organization or group? (friends and family do not count as service to the community)
  • Hours completed (how many?)
  • Supervisor's name, contact information (email, phone number)
  • Signature on the verification form OR an image / short video to prove the service was completed (A signed note by the supervisor will work too).
 
SERVICE VERIFICATION FORM (on paper): Located in the RESOURCES FOLDER of the CJSF Schoology Group. Print this out and use it to collect information and signatures of service. You can provide an image of this form at the link below or turn it into room C204 by the deadline.