About JNHS:

"The Japanese National Honor Society Pre-College Chapter (JNHS) recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement and excellence in Japanese study by working with teachers and administrators to develop and maintain high standards of Japanese language education and promoting cultural activities.

Students who are nominated for membership receive Certificates of Excellence and a cord (optional). Their schools and instructors are recognized on the AATJ website and in the AATJ Newsletter."



Criteria & Eligibility

Academic criteria for student induction in JNHS are as follows:
  • the student has completed the first term of his/her second-year Japanese language course in middle/junior high or a senior high school;
  • the student has maintained a 3.5 GPA in Japanese courses and an overall 3.0 GPA.
  • For more information, please ask Iya Sensei and see the downloadable application below.

Activities:

​Students inducted into the JNHS will participate in various activities throughout the year such as group and private tutoring lower-level Japanese class students as well as teaching Japanese after school to elementary students in Marysville. The JNHS students are leaders in our school district who represent excellence in Japanese language and cultural competence. 

Cost:

  • One-time membership fee $55
  • If you complete all of your necessary hours every year and stay active in JNHS, you will receive red and white chords at the JNHS induction of your senior year. 

Induction Ceremony: Saturday April 25, 2020 at MHS Auditorium

Students that are accepted into JNHS will have to be in attendance at an induction ceremony which takes place at the end of April, 2020 Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday April 25, 2020 in the afternoon.
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The ceremony is followed by a reception.