The National Junior Honor Society is the nation's premier organization 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, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1929.

Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in official Honor Society activities. NHS and NJHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but also challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.

Expectations

Five main purposes have guided chapters of NJHS from the beginning: to create enthusiasm for scholarship; to stimulate a desire to render service; to promote leadership; to encourage responsible citizenship; and to develop character in the students of secondary schools. These purposes also translate into the criteria used for membership selection in each local chapter.

Information is the basis of the NEISD journalism program. Students meet the challenge of collecting news, interviewing sources, researching topics, shooting photos and videos and publishing them.

Emphasis is placed on accuracy as well as publication quality. Students are challenged with gathering accurate information. Students are exposed to photography and layout designs for various publications.

Journalism Course Offered:

Teacher approval is required for all advanced course.

• Journalism I M0446
• Yearbook Production I M0474
• Yearbook Production II M0475

Our Speech and Debate programs seek to develop student potential in the areas of written and oral communication.

Students are exposed to various debate and public speaking formats. There are currently three district-wide contest opportunities for students to utilize the knowledge and skills covered in the curriculum. Student writing and speaking skills increase with the expectation of consistent speaking projects throughout the year.

Middle School Debate Courses:

• Debate I M02013
• Debate II M0218
• Debate III M0221

North East School District has a strong tradition in the University Interscholastic League academics competition. Students have the opportunity to compete in 9 contests offered for grades 6 – 8. The contests complement the academic curriculum, motivate students to acquire higher levels of knowledge, challenge students to confront issues of importance, and provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of specific skills.

Academic Events:

• Calculator Applications
• Chess Puzzles
• Dictionary Skills
• Maps/Graphs/Charts
• Math
• Number Sense
• Science
• Social Studies
• Spelling

Expectations

North East ISD UIL Academics is an afterschool program. Middle School programs include weekly practice sessions, two practice meets, and a district meet.