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[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My straight A student applied as asked and got rejected at Kilmer. No idea why just a "after careful consideration, yada yada."

When did you get results back? That doesn't make sense.

Just this morning. Maybe because kid is quiet? I have noticed that Kilmer is fine academically but the team/teachers really seem to favor outgoing kids. It kind of sucks.

My kid got in and it only listed their grades as a prerequisite. I would check on this.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kilmer's entire NJHS team is a failure this year. Deeply disappointed on how NJHS is being handled at Kilmer.

In what way?

They were late in figuring out that the students didn't get their invitations; they failed to communicate the program objective to students who might not know what the invitation is about; parents had no idea that students got their letters.

Should I go on? Because I can.

I am just curious how the committees made the decisions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kilmer's entire NJHS team is a failure this year. Deeply disappointed on how NJHS is being handled at Kilmer.

In what way?

They were late in figuring out that the students didn't get their invitations; they failed to communicate the program objective to students who might not know what the invitation is about; parents had no idea that students got their letters.

Should I go on? Because I can.

I am just curious how the committees made the decisions.

Like I said, terrible communication from Kilmer on the entire program.

[Anonymous]

Does Carson have this program? My kid didn't hear anything but should have qualified. How do they select the applicants?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does Carson have this program? My kid didn't hear anything but should have qualified. How do they select the applicants?

Yes. We were notified last spring. There was a letter that came home and an email with the information about induction ceremony.

[Anonymous]

NJHS Candidate Requirements

The candidate must be a member of the 8th grade class.

The candidate must have been in attendance since at least September 2023.

The candidate must hold a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.75, based on the final mark for 7th grade. NJHS membership is incumbent on a cumulative 3.75 GPA (minimum) by the end of the third quarter of the 2023-2024 academic year.

Accepted NJHS candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable $20 candidate fee, due at the first meeting.

The NJHS Committee will review candidates’ standing. Students who do not promote scholarship, character, citizenship, leadership and service in the classroom and in their community will not be considered for active membership.

Anyone with an honor code violation will not be considered for active membership.

NJHS community service hours and reflections must be completed by the deadlines.

The community service reflections will be a major commitment for all NJHS Candidates to demonstrate character, leadership, and citizenship in the school community and beyond.

Candidates complete the year by demonstrating their acquired skills and knowledge in a Service Learning Gallery.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NJHS Candidate Requirements

The candidate must be a member of the 8th grade class.

The candidate must have been in attendance since at least September 2023.

The candidate must hold a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.75, based on the final mark for 7th grade. NJHS membership is incumbent on a cumulative 3.75 GPA (minimum) by the end of the third quarter of the 2023-2024 academic year.

Accepted NJHS candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable $20 candidate fee, due at the first meeting.

The NJHS Committee will review candidates’ standing. Students who do not promote scholarship, character, citizenship, leadership and service in the classroom and in their community will not be considered for active membership.

Anyone with an honor code violation will not be considered for active membership.

NJHS community service hours and reflections must be completed by the deadlines.

The community service reflections will be a major commitment for all NJHS Candidates to demonstrate character, leadership, and citizenship in the school community and beyond.

Candidates complete the year by demonstrating their acquired skills and knowledge in a Service Learning Gallery.

How many service hours will be needed?
What shows that the student has been promoting "scholarship, character, citizenship, leadership and service in the classroom"?

Are kids expected to intrinsically know these things or is this program only designed for those in the "in"? If FCPS wants to promote equity as they speak, they need to communicate the requirements of programs such as this to the community at large. Not everyone has the insider knowledge.

[Anonymous]

https://kilmerms.fcps.edu/activities/njhs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://kilmerms.fcps.edu/activities/njhs

hhhmmm-kkk

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NJHS Candidate Requirements

The candidate must be a member of the 8th grade class.

The candidate must have been in attendance since at least September 2023.

The candidate must hold a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.75, based on the final mark for 7th grade. NJHS membership is incumbent on a cumulative 3.75 GPA (minimum) by the end of the third quarter of the 2023-2024 academic year.

Accepted NJHS candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable $20 candidate fee, due at the first meeting.

The NJHS Committee will review candidates’ standing. Students who do not promote scholarship, character, citizenship, leadership and service in the classroom and in their community will not be considered for active membership.

Anyone with an honor code violation will not be considered for active membership.

NJHS community service hours and reflections must be completed by the deadlines.

The community service reflections will be a major commitment for all NJHS Candidates to demonstrate character, leadership, and citizenship in the school community and beyond.

Candidates complete the year by demonstrating their acquired skills and knowledge in a Service Learning Gallery.

How many service hours will be needed?
What shows that the student has been promoting "scholarship, character, citizenship, leadership and service in the classroom"?

Are kids expected to intrinsically know these things or is this program only designed for those in the "in"? If FCPS wants to promote equity as they speak, they need to communicate the requirements of programs such as this to the community at large. Not everyone has the insider knowledge.

This isn’t “insider knowledge.” Everyone knows in order to qualify you need a minimum GPA.

Let me guess, your kid wasn’t selected? I detect sour grapes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NJHS Candidate Requirements

The candidate must be a member of the 8th grade class.

The candidate must have been in attendance since at least September 2023.

The candidate must hold a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.75, based on the final mark for 7th grade. NJHS membership is incumbent on a cumulative 3.75 GPA (minimum) by the end of the third quarter of the 2023-2024 academic year.

Accepted NJHS candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable $20 candidate fee, due at the first meeting.

The NJHS Committee will review candidates’ standing. Students who do not promote scholarship, character, citizenship, leadership and service in the classroom and in their community will not be considered for active membership.

Anyone with an honor code violation will not be considered for active membership.

NJHS community service hours and reflections must be completed by the deadlines.

The community service reflections will be a major commitment for all NJHS Candidates to demonstrate character, leadership, and citizenship in the school community and beyond.

Candidates complete the year by demonstrating their acquired skills and knowledge in a Service Learning Gallery.

How many service hours will be needed?
What shows that the student has been promoting "scholarship, character, citizenship, leadership and service in the classroom"?

Are kids expected to intrinsically know these things or is this program only designed for those in the "in"? If FCPS wants to promote equity as they speak, they need to communicate the requirements of programs such as this to the community at large. Not everyone has the insider knowledge.

This isn’t “insider knowledge.” Everyone knows in order to qualify you need a minimum GPA.

Let me guess, your kid wasn’t selected? I detect sour grapes.

Don't be silly, the GPA requirement isn't what's insider knowledge. It is what comes after. Our school specifically said you needed more than just a threshold GPA but what was needed is the mystery.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NJHS Candidate Requirements

The candidate must be a member of the 8th grade class.

The candidate must have been in attendance since at least September 2023.

The candidate must hold a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.75, based on the final mark for 7th grade. NJHS membership is incumbent on a cumulative 3.75 GPA (minimum) by the end of the third quarter of the 2023-2024 academic year.

Accepted NJHS candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable $20 candidate fee, due at the first meeting.

The NJHS Committee will review candidates’ standing. Students who do not promote scholarship, character, citizenship, leadership and service in the classroom and in their community will not be considered for active membership.

Anyone with an honor code violation will not be considered for active membership.

NJHS community service hours and reflections must be completed by the deadlines.

The community service reflections will be a major commitment for all NJHS Candidates to demonstrate character, leadership, and citizenship in the school community and beyond.

Candidates complete the year by demonstrating their acquired skills and knowledge in a Service Learning Gallery.

How many service hours will be needed?
What shows that the student has been promoting "scholarship, character, citizenship, leadership and service in the classroom"?

Are kids expected to intrinsically know these things or is this program only designed for those in the "in"? If FCPS wants to promote equity as they speak, they need to communicate the requirements of programs such as this to the community at large. Not everyone has the insider knowledge.

This isn’t “insider knowledge.” Everyone knows in order to qualify you need a minimum GPA.

Let me guess, your kid wasn’t selected? I detect sour grapes.

Don't be silly, the GPA requirement isn't what's insider knowledge. It is what comes after. Our school specifically said you needed more than just a threshold GPA but what was needed is the mystery.

The initial acceptance into NJHS was purely based on GPA. The kids had to fill out an application that included some bs essay, but everyone who did that was accepted. What comes after is explained after induction. Again, no insider knowledge. Lol.

You can also google it. The pool of applicants is merely selected by GPA. It’s not rocket science.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My straight A student applied as asked and got rejected at Kilmer. No idea why just a "after careful consideration, yada yada."

When did you get results back? That doesn't make sense.

Just this morning. Maybe because kid is quiet? I have noticed that Kilmer is fine academically but the team/teachers really seem to favor outgoing kids. It kind of sucks.

My kid got in and it only listed their grades as a prerequisite. I would check on this.

So we got feedback from the school-the teacher did not turn in the required recommendation. School is following up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NJHS Candidate Requirements

The candidate must be a member of the 8th grade class.

The candidate must have been in attendance since at least September 2023.

The candidate must hold a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.75, based on the final mark for 7th grade. NJHS membership is incumbent on a cumulative 3.75 GPA (minimum) by the end of the third quarter of the 2023-2024 academic year.

Accepted NJHS candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable $20 candidate fee, due at the first meeting.

The NJHS Committee will review candidates’ standing. Students who do not promote scholarship, character, citizenship, leadership and service in the classroom and in their community will not be considered for active membership.

Anyone with an honor code violation will not be considered for active membership.

NJHS community service hours and reflections must be completed by the deadlines.

The community service reflections will be a major commitment for all NJHS Candidates to demonstrate character, leadership, and citizenship in the school community and beyond.

Candidates complete the year by demonstrating their acquired skills and knowledge in a Service Learning Gallery.

How many service hours will be needed?
What shows that the student has been promoting "scholarship, character, citizenship, leadership and service in the classroom"?

Are kids expected to intrinsically know these things or is this program only designed for those in the "in"? If FCPS wants to promote equity as they speak, they need to communicate the requirements of programs such as this to the community at large. Not everyone has the insider knowledge.

This isn’t “insider knowledge.” Everyone knows in order to qualify you need a minimum GPA.

Let me guess, your kid wasn’t selected? I detect sour grapes.

Don't be silly, the GPA requirement isn't what's insider knowledge. It is what comes after. Our school specifically said you needed more than just a threshold GPA but what was needed is the mystery.

I’m guessing your kid wasn’t invited or didn’t do the work to apply. It’s clear. Once our kid was invited, there was a letter explaining how to apply. Kids had to do an essay and get teacher recommendations. My guess is your kid didn’t follow through.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NJHS Candidate Requirements

The candidate must be a member of the 8th grade class.

The candidate must have been in attendance since at least September 2023.

The candidate must hold a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.75, based on the final mark for 7th grade. NJHS membership is incumbent on a cumulative 3.75 GPA (minimum) by the end of the third quarter of the 2023-2024 academic year.

Accepted NJHS candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable $20 candidate fee, due at the first meeting.

The NJHS Committee will review candidates’ standing. Students who do not promote scholarship, character, citizenship, leadership and service in the classroom and in their community will not be considered for active membership.

Anyone with an honor code violation will not be considered for active membership.

NJHS community service hours and reflections must be completed by the deadlines.

The community service reflections will be a major commitment for all NJHS Candidates to demonstrate character, leadership, and citizenship in the school community and beyond.

Candidates complete the year by demonstrating their acquired skills and knowledge in a Service Learning Gallery.

How many service hours will be needed?
What shows that the student has been promoting "scholarship, character, citizenship, leadership and service in the classroom"?

Are kids expected to intrinsically know these things or is this program only designed for those in the "in"? If FCPS wants to promote equity as they speak, they need to communicate the requirements of programs such as this to the community at large. Not everyone has the insider knowledge.

This isn’t “insider knowledge.” Everyone knows in order to qualify you need a minimum GPA.

Let me guess, your kid wasn’t selected? I detect sour grapes.

Don't be silly, the GPA requirement isn't what's insider knowledge. It is what comes after. Our school specifically said you needed more than just a threshold GPA but what was needed is the mystery.

I’m guessing your kid wasn’t invited or didn’t do the work to apply. It’s clear. Once our kid was invited, there was a letter explaining how to apply. Kids had to do an essay and get teacher recommendations. My guess is your kid didn’t follow through.

You think my neighbor who is an immigrant family who doesn't speak English had any idea what this meant based on the communication we got? Some of you are clueless. Truly.