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ABOUT CJSF:

The purpose of CJSF, the California Junior Scholarship Federation, is to foster high standards of scholarship, service, and citizenship on the part of California students in middle school and to promote appropriate activities among members.

 

Membership is based on scholarship and citizenship.

Students establish membership by earning academic points and completing community service hours each semester.

Students can join the 2nd semester of 7th grade for a maximum of 3 semesters.

Members in good standing for 2 out of the 3 possible semesters will be recognized with honors at culmination.

*Students must apply for the CJSF Honor Society each semester.

 

Membership guidelines are set forth by the California Scholarship Federation. All students enrolled at Hale Charter Academy who meet the eligibility requirements are invited to join.  CJSF has no affiliation with any political or religious organization or any organization that denies membership based on race, color, creed, or political belief.

 

STUDENTS: PLEASE JOIN THE SCHOOLOGY CJSF GROUP FOR UPDATES ON SERVICE PROJECTS AND MEETINGS:

JOIN CODE: JHP8-CDVX-J5F58

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:  Spring 2026 CJSF Application Deadline = Friday, January 30, 2026.
 

Students apply each semester for membership in CJSF.

Membership begins the second semester of 7th grade or the first semester of 8th grade. Three semesters is the maximum; two semesters minimum.

CJSF Honor Society application points are granted as follows:

    • A = 3 points
    • B = 1 point   *Accelerated/honors-level classes earn +2 points per "B"  
1.) Students must earn a total of 8 points in the following subjects as verified on an end-of-semester report card: English, History, Math, and Science.

2.) No points are earned for PE or electives.

3.) A grade of "D"  "F" or "U" in any class eliminates a student from membership.

 

SPRING 2026 SERVICE HOURS:

Students must complete their community service hours with parent approval for safety. Service is the focus of CJSF, and ideas will be provided through CJSF meetings and postings in the CJSF Schoology Group. Students need to complete 10 hours of community service by the end of the semester, serving at least two different organizations. Acceptable service ideas will be discussed at the meeting on Wednesday, January 22nd, at lunch in room C204. 
 
SERVICE VERIFICATION: SPRING 2026 Service Verification = DUE by Friday, May 22nd
Service Verification - print out the SERVICE FORM (2 pages)
All Service Evidence includes:
  • Your name
  • Date(s) of the service
  • The service you provided (what did you do?)
  • Where did you complete the service, organization, group, or event? (Friends and family do not count as service to the community)
  • Hours completed (how many?)
  • Supervisor's name, contact information (email, phone number)
  • **Service is verified by: a supervisor's signature on the verification form, an image (of you doing the service and printed out), or a signed note provided by the supervisor. All items are to be attached to the CJSF Service Verification Form.
 
SERVICE VERIFICATION FORM: Located in the RESOURCES FOLDER of the CJSF Schoology Group or attached below. Please print out and use it to collect information and signatures of service. Turn it in to room C204 by the deadline.