CJSF Information and Application

What is CJSF?

The purpose of the California Junior Scholarship Federation, a state-wide organization of over 600 chapters, is to foster high standards of scholarship, service, and citizenship on the part of students of California's public and private junior high and middle schools.

 

What are the benefits of CJSF membership?

CJSF prepares the student for CSF membership in high school. Membership also brings with it the opportunity to participate in activities which benefit the school, the community, and the student.

 

Who is eligible to apply?

CJSF is open to 7th and 8th graders. (Seventh graders are only eligible during third trimester).

Students need to earn a minimum of 14 points on their trimester report card in 4 core academic courses (math, language arts, science, and social studies) and 3 electives (non Pass/Fail electives) to be eligible.

* Report cards grades: A = 3 points, B = 1 points, no points for grades C and below

* Ds or Fs in any course disqualifies a student from membership 

* Us in citizenship disqualifies a student from membership 

 

What do I need to turn in to join CJSF?

* Trimester report card from StudentVue. It must show your citizenship grades.

* $5 Recommended Dues Per Trimester

 

What is the CJSF Honor Award?

To earn the CJSF Honor Award students must qualify and apply for membership four trimesters during 7th and 8th grade (Grade 7 - Trimester 3,  Grade 8 - Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3).  If honor membership is earned, honor members will be awarded an honor pin and a teal cord at the end of their 8th grade year. 

 

When are applications accepted?

Applications are accepted three times a year. In the Fall (usually mid September) the first membership drive is held. At this time, only 8th graders can apply.  Acceptance is based on grades/citizenship from the third trimester of 7th grade. The second membership drive is held at the beginning of the second trimester (usually in November). At this time, 7th and 8th graders can apply. Acceptance is based on the student’s first trimester report card. The last membership drive of the year will be at the beginning of the third trimester (usually in March). At this time, 7th and 8th graders can apply. Acceptance is based on the student’s second trimester report card.

 

Do you accept late applications?

Unfortunately no.In the bylaws of the state organization of CJSF it specifically states that late applications may not be accepted. Chapters that do so can lose their membership. Turning applications in on time is part of being in CJSF. Please plan ahead, stay informed, pay attention to the school broadcasts, and don't forget!

 

To learn more about this statewide organization, please visit their website at http://csf-cjsf.org/