Awards:
In all grades emphasis is placed on enhancing each child’s self image.
Citizenship Honors in grades K-8 will be awarded to those students who have earned and maintained an "A" or "O" Average in both “Behavior” and “Work Habits” throughout a trimester. The Behavior grade is based on respectful, responsible, Christian behavior in and out of the classroom. A child who earns a detention in one trimester is not eligible for the Citizenship award that trimester. A child's Work Habits grade looks at study skills and responsibility in the classroom. The Work Habits grade is also based on the number of unexcused absences and tardies in a trimester. Each grade level has a rubric to follow. For instance in grades K-2, if a child has 5 or more unexcused tardies, that will lower their Work Habits grade, and will disqualify them that trimester for the Citizenship award, as it is important to come to school on time every day to maximize learning.
Academic First Honors will be awarded to students in grades 3-8 only, with an A in Religion, Reading, English, Spelling, Handwriting, Math, Social Studies, Science, P.E. and Music throughout a trimester. (A is an exceptional grade. An A equates to a 93% and above average in any given academic subject).
Academic Second Honors will be awarded to students in grades 3-8 with no grade lower than B- in Religion, Reading, English, Spelling, Handwriting, Math, Social Studies, Science, PE, and Music throughout a trimester.
CJSF and NJHS Awards
St. Anthony of Padua School prides itself with a curriculum that stresses a fundamental educational program integrated with the Catholic/Christian philosophy and values.
To round out our school awards (Citizenship, Academic 1st and 2nd Honors), we are proud to have junior high school honor clubs where our students can strive for academic excellence and be recognized for these accomplishments as they continue onto high school.
We are pleased that our school has established chapters with
*Service hours earned for Religion can also be used towards these honor society service requirements.
California Junior Scholarship Foundation (CJSF)
St. Anthony of Padua has a Chapter Number 1324 this summer.
Like CSF (California Scholarship Federation in high school), CJSF emphasizes service to the school and community while fostering pride in scholastic achievement.
Membership is open to 7th and 8th grade students. Students apply each trimester. 5 hours of service (15 hours total for the year) is required.
Students that hold membership for 2 trimesters in 7th grade and 2 trimesters in 8th grade will be awarded the CJSF Honor Award.
Honor Award Seal is placed on their diploma and they will wear the CJSF gold pin at graduation.
CJSF Awards for 8th graders in the first trimester The qualifications for membership in the California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF) are as follows for 8th graders:
Grades are taken from the 3rd Trimester that ended June of the previous school year
CJSF emphasizes service to the school and community as well as scholastic achievement.
To earn membership for the last Trimester of the previous school year:
1. Students must complete the CJSF application
2. Students must Submit their 3rd Trimester 2022 7th grade Report Card (if parents need a copy of this report card, please email the Office Secretary)
3. Include the $5.00 CJSF application fee no later than the given deadline (usually October of the current school year)
8th grade Students will need to have turned in their completed form AND $5.00 application fee to the office by the October deadline to qualify for this award.
CJSF Awards for 7th graders
CJSF is an honor society open to 7th and 8th graders. It emphasizes high standards of service, scholarship, and citizenship for CA middle and high school
students. CJSF encourages service to the school and community while fostering pride in scholastic achievement.
AFTER receiving their 1st Trimester Report Card, the adviser will email families of 7th and 8th grade students Friday, November 17 requesting
they complete the CJSF Application and return to school No Later than the last week of November.
The Application fee of $5 and completed application must be received by the end of November.
Students will need to include their specific Community Service Hours as well as a copy of their 1st Trimester Report card.
NJHS Awards
National Junior High Society (NJHS)
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 5 areas: scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
Membership is open to all Junior high students: 6th, 7th, and 8th graders with a 3.0 GPA, no grades lower than B-, and 10 service hours per trimester (30 hours for the year). The students will be required to take part in a service project each trimester. Teachers review the students and let the families know which students qualify. NO application is necessary to earn this award.
