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● Appeals must be addressed to the Principal and Chapter Advisor ● Appeals must be in writing and received within ten (10) school calendar days from the date of the non–selection letter. ● Reconsideration of a Faculty Council’s decision, however, is a rare occurrence. The Principal will reconvene the Faculty Council in the event of a procedural error.

Parents and students must understand that selection for membership in a chapter of the NJHS is a privilege, not a right, and that the Faculty Council is entrusted with making selection decisions in accordance with the National Constitution of the NJHS.

Per the National Office, outside interpretations of the By–Laws do not have to be accommodated.

Article IV DISMISSAL

Section 1 Any member who falls below the standards of scholarship, leadership, character, citizenship or service may be considered for dismissal from the Berlin Community School chapter of the NJHS. All members of the NJHS are expected to maintain their academic standing and take an active role in service and leadership to their school and community. Section 2 If a member’s cumulative average falls below 94.50%, he or she will be given a written warning and a time period for improvement. If the cumulative average remains below the standard at the end of the warning period, the student will be subject to further disciplinary action by the Faculty Council, which may include consideration of dismissal from the chapter. Section 3 If a member fails to perform any of the published obligations of membership, he or she will be given a written warning and a time period for improvement. If the obligation remains unmet at the end of the warning period, the student will be subject to further disciplinary action by the Faculty Council, which may include consideration of dismissal from the chapter. Section 4 Violation of the law or school regulations will result in the dismissal of a member. These violations include, but are not limited to, stealing; destruction/attempted destruction of property; cheating; truancy; or possession, selling, or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol at school or school related activities. Section 5 Offenders of the school conduct code (such as use of profanity, insubordination, cafeteria infractions, bus infractions, dress code violations, disciplinary referrals, etc.) resulting in an accumulation of more than three demerits, will be given a warning letter. The issuance of additional demerits will result in dismissal.

Section 6 For purposes of dismissal, a majority vote of the Faculty Council is required. A member who has been dismissed may appeal, in writing, the decision of the Faculty Council. The outcome of the appeal will be delivered via certified mail.

Section 7 According to the National By–Laws of The National Junior Honor Society, members who resign or are dismissed are never again eligible for membership or its benefits within the NJHS.

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