Parents of the qualifying students were notified last year and had to register with the ACT for the test. SBA is a test site and students from other states and school will be here to test. This test identifies academically motivated students and the test is on the 8 th grade level. The first session ended October 20 but another session will be offered this Spring. The program consists of videos showing parents some of the problems facing young people today and gives parents the opportunity to share their concerns.
Former participants give the program rave reviews and proclaim it essential for all parents.
The criterion for scholarship is a cumulative average of 90 at the completion of the seventh level with no grade lower than an 86. The requirement for leadership is membership in at least two clubs or groups. Service and citizenship require at least 20 hours of community service and the criterion for character is no U in conduct. The National Junior Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for middle level students. Since 1929 millions of students have been selected for membership.