Membership Elgibility for MC Students Grades 9-12
ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PERFORMING AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL ON STANDARDIZED TESTING AND IN HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP.
There are multiple eligibility requirements before the BETA Club Committee will consider a student for an invitation from the BETA Club sponsor to join BETA Club.
According to National standards, eligible students must display the following concerning academics:
1. Minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
2. At or above level on ACT / ACT Aspire test scores
3. At or above level on all core classes and curriculum
According to National standards, eligible students must display the following concerning character:
1. Worthy, moral, and ethical character and behavior
2. Exemplary achievement and commendable attitude.
According to National standards, eligible students must have the following concerning behavior and attendance. This includes but is not limited to:
1. No In-school or out-of-school suspensions
2. Consistent school attendance (see Magnet Cove High School Attendance Policy).
According to National standards, eligible students must have the following concerning community service after they become a member:
1. A MINIMUM of 90 service hours BEFORE graduation;
2. Attend at least ONE BETA Club convention prior to graduation.
In order to MAINTAIN BETA Club membership, students MUST meet ALL criteria mentioned above. Members CAN be placed on probation and/or suspension if they do not fulfill the criteria above such as but not limited to:
1. A fallen GPA (lower than 3.25)
2. A behavioral issue of any kind
3. Excessive unexcused absences
4. A drop in ACT / ACT Aspire test scores
Method of Selection:
1. The committee will comprise of a minimum of six certified educators;
2. Membership invitations are determined by student evaluation made by the BETA Club committee and/or present/current classroom teachers based on the criteria mentioned above;
3. There are multiple opportunities for students to be invited upon their successful completion of their first semester of their freshman year. Any student not invited the first semester or first year, WILL BE RECONSIDERED and RE-EVALUATED for the next school year.