California Junior Scholarship Federation

California Junior Scholarship Federation

Founded in 1967, CJSF fosters high standards of scholarship, service and citizenship in the middle school grades. CJSF emphasizes service to the school and the community while fostering pride in scholastic achievement.
 
There are 1200 CJSF throughout California which foster the recognition, motivation, and education of academically talented students. 
 
California Junior Scholarship Federation 
 
8th grade students who earned a minimum of 2 A’s and 2 B’s in their academic classes during Trimester 3 of 7th grade are eligible to join CJSF. Applications can be turned into the office and are DUE by the end of the school day on Friday, September 13.
 
CJSF (California Junior Scholarship Federation) is a statewide organization that emphasizes service to our school and the community while recognizing scholastic achievement. We hope to resume college tours this year as well. CJSF meets during lunch about once a month. 7th grade students will be eligible to join during Trimester 2 and 3. 

If you have any questions please contact:  Shannon Laurin, School Counselor and CJSF advisor, at slaurin@eurekausd.org, or Craig Cook, teacher and CJSF advisor, at ccook@eurekausd.org.   
 
Application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PdlwqpxD0sstB5DgdojSzBg2y-dkmC-iA4mHAMQpFjI/edit?usp=sharing
 

CJSF 
California Junior Scholarship Federation 
 
8th grade students who earned a minimum of 2 A’s and 2 B’s in their academic classes during Trimester 3 of 7th grade are eligible to join CJSF. Applications can be turned into the office and are DUE by the end of the school day on Friday, September 13.
 
CJSF (California Junior Scholarship Federation) is a statewide organization that emphasizes service to our school and the community while recognizing scholastic achievement. We hope to resume college tours this year as well. CJSF meets during lunch about once a month. 7th grade students will be eligible to join during Trimester 2 and 3. 

If you have any questions please contact:  Shannon Laurin, School Counselor and CJSF advisor, at slaurin@eurekausd.org, or Craig Cook, teacher and CJSF advisor, at ccook@eurekausd.org.   
 
Application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PdlwqpxD0sstB5DgdojSzBg2y-dkmC-iA4mHAMQpFjI/edit?usp=sharing
 

 

 

 
Membership

Membership

CJSF Membership is based on scholarship and is gained after qualifying grades are earned each semester. In order to become a member, the student must submit an application based on the previous semester's grades. Applications can be picked up in the front office. 
 
A point system specified in the CJSF State By-Laws establishes the membership requirement
 
CJSF points are granted as follows:
  • A = 3 points
  • B = 1 point
  • One additional point shall be granted for a grade of "A" or "B" in an Honors course, up to a maximum of two such points per semester.
  • C = 0 point
  • D/F = will debar from membership if received in ANY class 
Honor Award Members

Honor Award Members

CJSF students may become Honor Award Members. Those who qualify have the Honor Award seal placed on their certificate of promotion and are eligible to wear the CJSF gold pin. CJSF also sponsors an awards program.
 
Each year, advisers nominate Honor Award members for special recognition in the CJSF Outstanding Student Award program. All nominees are recognized at their spring conferences, receiving award certificates. Those selected as recipients by regional subcommittees are presented with a $250 award and medallion, in addition to the certificate. 
CJSF Advisors

CJSF Advisors

Mrs. Laurin and Mr. Cook