Thank You for Your Interest in the Springville High School Senior Beta Club

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE SPRINGVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BETA CLUB

❖ Potential BETA CLUB members and parents:

What is the BETA CLUB?

The National Beta Club is a student honor society based on high academic achievement, excellent character, and good citizenship. It is best described by stating the Preamble of its constitution:

“Believing that creditable student effort and achievement should be encouraged and rewarded, and seeking to cultivate the ideals of service and leadership in our citizens of tomorrow, the governing body of the National Honorary Beta Club has instituted this organization for the promotion of these ideals.”

What is the purpose of the BETA CLUB?

The purpose of the National Beta Club is to promote “the ideals of honesty, service, morality, ethical conduct, and leadership among elementary and secondary school students, to reward meritorious achievement, and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school.” (Article II of the Beta Club Constitution) “Let us lead by serving others” is our motto.

Who qualifies for membership in the BETA CLUB?

The qualifications for membership on the part of the student shall be: (a) a high school student in grades 10-12 “(b) worthy, moral and ethical character, (c) good mentality (d) creditable achievement (GPA of 88 overall average or higher) (e) commendable attitude. The standards and means for appraising these qualities shall be determined by the administration of the school where the chapter is located.”

Are there any dues/payments?

Yes. There is a fee of $35.00 for both the local and National Beta Club dues. It will be collected once the student is accepted. If the national chapter raises its dues, our local chapter will have to collect the monetary increase. This fee also includes a Beta Club T-shirt.

How will I know I have been accepted into the Beta Club?

Invitations for accepted students will be given out a week prior to the tapping ceremony.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE SPRINGVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BETA CLUB

❖ Potential BETA CLUB members and parents:

1. All candidates must have an 88 overall average or higher. Your parents must sign the application form after you have filled out the information. The application/recommendations are due back to Ms. Higdon no later than Friday, August 18, 2017. Please give your application to Ms. Higdon in room C222. There will be NO LATE EXCEPTIONS!!!

2. Two teacher recommendations are required. You must cut and hand deliver the two

recommendations. Have the teacher return the form to Ms. Higdon’s mailbox or personally hand deliver it to her in C222.

3. You will be required to complete 80% of all Beta Club sponsored community service projects. In addition, students will be required to complete three Beta Club tutoring sessions in the library.

4. A member may only miss three excused meetings for the year. When a member misses the fourth meeting the member is placed on probation and dismissed with the fifth absence. Meetings begin at 7:15 on the first and third Monday mornings of each month in the library.

5. A member must maintain an 80 B for each class for each nine weeks. If a student does not have a combined average of 80 for the 1st and 2nd 9 weeks, then the member is placed on probation. If the 3rd and 4th fourth nine weeks do not average to be an 80, then the member is dismissed. If the 1st and 2nd nine weeks is an 80, but the 3rd and 4th nine weeks do not average to be an 80, then the member is on probation.

7. You are responsible for listening to announcements or checking with the club sponsor/officers for Beta Club information. Also check our Facebook page, and text.

8. No suspensions (internal or external) or alternative school.

9. Members are suspended for one calendar year for the following: cheating, insubordination, use/possession of alcohol/drugs, including tobacco; non-payment of fees, and other serious rule violations as determined by school administration.

10. $35.00 new membership fee is due the week of tapping to the treasurer. This fee includes both national and local dues and a T-shirt. Be sure to give the treasurer your T-shirt size when paying your fee. Dues will be collected only from those students chosen through the selection process.

11. Invited students will receive invitations one week prior to the tapping ceremony. All candidates will be required to attend a new member meeting and rehearsal. Participation in the tapping ceremony is required.

DUE DATE: August 18, 2017

The Senior Beta Club

At Springville High School

Current Grade Level: (circle) 10 11 12 GRADUATION YEAR: ______

Beta Club Application Form (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

A. APPLICANT INFORMATION:

First & Last Name: ______

Address: ______

Cell Phone:______Email address:______

Parent/Guardian E-mail Address: ______

Name of 1st period teacher this year: ______

*(Important to include: We will deliver invitations 1st period)

Please list any other extracurricular activities that you are involved in: ______

B. APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

______1. Completed application

______2. Teacher Recommendations (2)

______3. 88 overall average or higher

______4. 125-175 word typed essay on “How does our motto of “Let Us Lead By Serving Others” reflect how important you feel community service is to our local, national, and international community? Please back up your opinion with examples that you have participated in or would like to in the future.

I have read and understand the qualifications and requirements for Beta Club membership.

Student’s Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent’s Signature: ______Date: ______

Student Applicant: Please cut on dotted lines and give one recommendation form to 2 of your teachers.

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Name of student applying to SHS Senior Beta Club:______

Teacher: ______Subject:______

Ratings: #1=Low to #5=High

Honesty
(Has no recorded
incidents of cheating or intentional dishonesty, has a
creditable record) / Service
(volunteers
dependable assistance) / Morality/Ethical
(knows the difference
between right and wrong,
is cooperative) / Industrious
(always willing to
go the extra mile) / Leadership
(great influence
on peers, upholds
school ideals, holds school office or position of classroom
responsibility) / Scholarship
(is one of your best
students)
Comments:
Please place this recommendation form in the mail box of Ms. Cynthia Higdon or deliver to C222.

Teacher Signature: ______

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Name of student applying to SHS Senior Beta Club:______

Teacher: ______Subject:______

Ratings: #1=Low to #5=High

Teacher Signature: ______