Candidate Evaluation

The following is the criteria list used by the staff when evaluating NJHS candidates as a part of the selection process.

Leadership

·         Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions

·         Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities

·         Exercises positive influence on peers in upholding school ideals and spirit

·         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

·         Conducts business effectively and efficiently

·         Demonstrates reliability and dependability

·         Is a leader in the classroom or in other school or community activities

·         Is dependable in any responsibility accepted

Service

·         Willingly volunteers and provides dependable and well-organized assistance.

·         Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities

·         Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school

·         Is willing to represent the class or school in interclass and interscholastic competition

·         Complies to staff requests in a positive manner

·         Participates in some activity outside of school (e.g., Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, religious groups, volunteer services for the elderly, poor, or disadvantaged)

·         Mentors persons in the community or students at other schools

·         Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students.

Citizenship

·         Has a high regard for freedom and justice; respects the U. S. form of government and respects the laws at the local, state, and federal level that protect that government

·         Demonstrates mature participation and responsibility through involvement with such activities as scouting, community organizations, and school clubs.

Character

·         Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously

·         Consistently exemplifies the BCS pillars of Character (responsibility, respect, citizenship, compassion, trustworthiness, caring, fairness, empathy, honesty and loyalty)

·         Consistently demonstrates desirable qualities of behavior (e. g., cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability)

·         Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc.

·         Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability

·         Regularly shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others

·         Observes instructions and rules, is punctual, and faithful both inside and outside the classroom

·         Manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing an unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of others

·         Actively helps rid the school of bad influences or environment.