Activities & Athletics

An NJHS student

• is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions
• demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities
• exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals
• contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school
• is able to delegate responsibilities
• exemplifies positive attitudes
• inspires positive behavior in others
• demonstrates academic initiative
• successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, conducting business efficiently and effectively, and without prodding, demonstrates reliability and dependability
• demonstrates leadership in the classroom and in school or community activities
• leads through example

An NJHS student

• is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude
• participates in some outside activity: Girl Scouts; Boy Scouts; church groups; volunteer service for the aged, poor, or disadvantaged; family duties
• volunteers dependable and well-organized assistance, is gladly available, and is willing to sacrifice to offer assistance
• works well with others and is willing to take on a difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities
• cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school
• is willing to represent the class or school in inter-class and inter-scholastic competition
• does committee and staff work uncomplainingly
• shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students

An NJHS student

• takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously
• consistently exemplifies qualities of behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability)
• upholds principles of morality and ethics
• cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, ect.
• demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability
• shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others
• observes instructions and rules, punctuality, faithfulness both inside and outside of the classroom
• has powers of concentration and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies
• manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of others
• actively helps to rid the school of bad influences or environment

An NJHS student

• understands the importance of civic involvement
• has a high regard for freedom, justice, and respect of the American form of government
• demonstrates mature participation and responsibility through involvement with such activities as scouting, community organizations, and school clubs