Focus: Monthly events, student-facing work
September:
1. Welcome back celebration for current NJHS students
2. Plan induction for new students
October:
1. Induction for new students
2. 8th grade students: begin planning timeline for service projects
November:
1. 7th grade students: begin service project proposals
2. 8th grade students: finalize service project dates in January and February
December:
1. Mid-year celebration for all NJHS students
2. Mid-year conferences with staff council members for all 7th and 8th grade students
January:
1. 7th grade students: service project proposals 1st draft due
2. 8th graders begin planning whole-group service learning project with staff council
February:
1. 7th grade students: service project proposal presentations held this month
2. 8th grade students: finish completing service projects
March:
1. Whole-group service learning project held this month
2. Students complete reflection project on whole-group service learning experience
April:
1. 7th grade students: submit final service project proposals
2. 8th grade students: present outcomes of service projects at school and community
showcase
May:
1. End of the year close-out celebration
2. Graduation celebration for 8th grade students