California Junior Scholarship Federation
Congratulations to all new and returning members of CJSF, California Junior Scholarship Federation. Please check the CJSF Schoology group page for more information.
Important Dates:
- CJSF Semester 2 Membership Drive runs from Friday, January 13 through Monday, January 30. All previous members MUST reapply each semester!
- Click HERE for the 2022-2023 Semester 2 application link (7th-8th graders). The link opens on Friday, January 13 at 8:00 a.m. through Monday, January 30 at 9:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 26 - Semester 2 Volunteer Log is due.
- Friday, May 26 - last day to submit dues (Semester 2); dues are paid once a year.
WHAT IS CJSF?
CJSF stands for California Junior Scholarship Federation. It is the Middle School's version of High School's CSF (California Scholarship Federation).
Who is eligible for membership?
When does CJSF meet?
What are the academic requirements for CJSF?
- The courses that qualify for membership are Math, Science, English, History/Social Studies.
- CJSF points are granted as follows:
- You must earn TWICE the number of points than courses that meet the requirements.
Example: 4 qualifying courses x 2 = 8, so 8 points are required for the semester. If you meet this requirement, you are eligible for CJSF membership for that semester only. Reminder: all members must reapply EACH semester to maintain membership.
What volunteer work is required?
What are the benefits of CJSF membership?
When do students apply?
HOW DO I APPLY?
- Wait for previous semester grades to post in Infinite Campus.
- Fill out the CJSF APPLICATION (link is in the left margin of this webpage). Submit the application ONLINE ONLY with a PDF of your previous semester grades (instructions on how to access your grades are on the CJSF website). No printed grade reports will be accepted - they must be added to your CJSF Google Form application. CJSF also asks for $5 for membership dues. Drop it off in the IHS office, to Mrs. Gonzales, or at one of the meetings by the end of the qualifying semester (listed above & on the CJSF application).
- optional $5 membership fee pays for IHMS's CJSF Annual State Membership fees, gold seals for promotion certificates, CJSF Honor Member pins, and club supplies. A $5 check should be made payable to Iron Horse Middle School with CJSF written on the Memo line.
- You cannot apply for any semesters that you missed application due dates in the past.
2022 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for membership each semester, follow these guidelines:
- The only courses that qualify for membership are Math, Science, English, History/Social Studies.
- No points are earned for PE, a remedial or repeated course, summer school, or electives like Robotics, Video Production, Band, or Leadership.
- CJSF points are granted as follows:
- You must earn TWICE the number of points than courses that meet the requirements.
- (ex: 4 Qualifying courses x 2 = 8; 8 points are required for the semester). If you meet this requirement, you are eligible for CJSF membership for that semester only.
* CJSF "HONOR MEMBERS":
- a CJSF Honor member pin to wear at 8th Grade Promotion
- an asterisk (*) next to your name in the 8th Grade Promotion Program
- a gold seal on your Promotion Certificate
- your school records will be marked CJSF and you will be eligible to apply for CSF at your high school your freshman year instead of having to wait until your sophomore year.
CJSF VOLUNTEER HOURS REQUIREMENT
CJSF members must volunteer at least 5 hours each semester to attend the End of the Year party in May.
* Volunteer Logs for the Fall semester must be completed & turned into the IHMS office by the due date. *
- East Bay SPCA - there is a cost to this one
- Food Bank of Contra Costa County
- Crayon Initiative
- Fundraising events at elementary, middle and high school. Go to that school's website. (ie: Twin Creeks Elementary)
- Buy or make cookies for the fire dept, police department, hospital (call them first to make sure they can accept donations of food)
- Peer Tutoring - see counselor Jenny Bassett at Iron Horse for peer tutoring opportunities.
- Babysit or tutor a neighbor (no family) for free
How to Access Semester Grades off INFINITE CAMPUS:
(Semester 1 Grades) -For CJSF Spring Semester Application
- Log onto the San Ramon Valley Unified School District website and scroll down to the Infinite Campus Portal Login box (left side of the page). (http://www.srvusd.net)
- Click on the Infinite Campus Portal Login tab.
- Log in.
- Click on “Select A Student” tab and select your student.
- Click on "Documents" tab (located on the left side of the screen).
- Click on "Portal Transcript”. This page displays the student report card for this semester. (CJSF SPRING SEMESTER APPLICATION requires the SEMESTER 1 Grade Report).
- Take a photo of this page and upload to the online membership application.