Section 1. The name of this chapter shall be the Saint Mary Magdalen Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society.

Section 2. The purpose of this chapter shall be to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in the students of Saint Mary Magdalen.

Section 1. Membership in this chapter shall be known as active and graduate. Active members become graduate members at graduation. Graduate members have no vote in chapter affairs.

Section 2. Membership in this chapter is an honor bestowed upon deserving students by the faculty, and shall be based on the criteria of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.

Section 3: Eligibility

Candidates eligible for election to the chapter must be members of the seventh or eighth grade class.

To be eligible for selection to membership in this chapter, the candidate must have been in attendance for one trimester at Saint Mary Magdalen School.

Candidates eligible for election to the chapter shall have a minimum of a ‘B’ cumulative grade point average and ‘A’s in effort and behavior (honors eligible). This scholastic level of achievement shall remain fixed, and shall be the required minimum scholastic level of achievement for admission to candidacy. All students who can rise in scholarship to or above such a standard may be admitted to candidacy for selection to membership.

Upon meeting the grade level, attendance, and GPA standard requirements, candidates shall then be considered based on their service, leadership, and character.

Section 1. The selection of members to this chapter shall be by a majority vote of the Faculty Council consisting of five faculty members. The chapter adviser shall be the sixth, non-voting, ex-officio member of the faculty council.

Section 2. Prior to selection, the following shall occur:

Students’ academic records shall be reviewed to determine scholastic eligibility.

Students’ who are eligible scholastically (‘candidates’) shall be notified and asked to complete and submit the Student Activity Information Form for further consideration for selection.

The principal shall be requested to verify that candidates meet academic requirements.

The Faculty Council shall review the Student Activity Information Form and faculty evaluations in order to determine membership.

Section 3. The selection of new, active members shall be held once a year during the second trimester.

Section 4. Candidates become members when inducted at a special ceremony.

Section 1. Any member who falls below the standards of scholarship, leadership, character, or service may be dismissed from the Saint Mary Magdalen chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. A member of the National Junior Honor Society is expected to maintain his/her academic standing and take an active role in service and leadership to his/her school and community.

Section 2. If a members’ cumulative grade point average falls below the standard in effect when he/she was selected, he/she will be given a written warning and a time period for improvement. If the cumulative grade point average remains below the standard at the end of the warning period the student will be dismissed by the Faculty Council from the chapter.

Section 3. Violation of the law or school regulations can result in the dismissal of a member.

Section 4. Students who do not earn the citizenship award (more than 4 points on the front of the honor card, and more than 10 points combined) will receive written warning notification from the principal. The principal will provide a written document of this to the Faculty Advisor. Further offenses may be grounds for dismissal.

Section 5. In all cases of pending dismissal:

The member will receive written notification indicating the reason for dismissal. A conference may be requested by either party (student or Faculty Advisor).

The member will be given an opportunity to address the Faculty Council prior to the vote of dismissal.

The Faculty Council will vote on the dismissal and will seek approval of the principal.

When a student is dismissed or resigns, he/she is no longer a member and may never again be considered for membership in the Saint Mary Magdalen chapter of the National Junior Honor Society.

Section 6. In lieu of dismissal, the Faculty Council may impose disciplinary sanctions upon a member as deemed appropriate.

Section 1. The officers of the chapter shall be president, vice president, and secretary.

Section 2. Student officers shall be elected at the last meeting of each school year. All active returning members are eligible to run for a position as an officer. All active members are eligible to vote.

Section 3. A majority vote shall be necessary to elect any officer of this chapter. If the first vote does not yield a majority, a second vote shall be taken of the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes.

Section 4. It shall be the duty of the president to preside at the meetings for this chapter. This includes determining and agenda, taking role, and facilitating the meeting.

Section 5. The vice-president shall preside in the absence of the president and shall keep a record of members’ contributions to leadership and service.

Section 6. The secretary shall keep the minutes of meetings and be responsible for all official chapter correspondence.

Section 1. The executive committee shall consist of the Faculty Council and the chapter officers.

Section 2. The executive committee shall have general charge of the meetings and the business of the chapter.

Section 1. Meetings of this chapter shall be held on the first Monday of school in each month.

Section 2. All chapter members are expected to attend all regularly scheduled chapter meetings.

Section 1. The chapter shall determine one or more service projects for each school year.

Section 2. All members must regularly participate in these projects.

Section 3. These projects shall have the following characteristics: fulfill a need within the school or community, have the support of the administration and the faculty, be appropriate and educationally defensible, and be well planned, organized, and executed.

Section 4. Each member shall have the responsibility for choosing and participating in an individual service project which reflects his or her particular talents and interests and as approved by the chapter adviser. This is in addition to the chapter project to which all members contribute.

Section 1. The Faculty Council is given the authority to supervise the administration of chapter activities, as delegated by the school principal.

Section 2. The principal shall reserve the right to approve all activities and decisions of the chapter.

Section 3. These bylaws are designed to amplify provisions of the National Constitution and cannot contradict any components thereof. The chapter is obligated to adhere to the provisions of the National Constitution in all activities it undertakes.

Section 1. These by-laws may be amended by a 2/3 vote of the chapter. These amendments must be approved by the Faculty Council and principal.

Section 2. By-laws and amendments must be consistent with the Constitution of the National Junior Honor Society.