Beta Club

Beta Club is a Junior National Honor Society. The SJ23 Beta Club honors and recognizes 8th Grade students at St. John XXIII Catholic School for their achievement, character, and leadership qualities, as well as encouraging growth through service and comradery.

The National Beta Club is a student honor society based on high academic achievement, excellent character, and good citizenship. The purpose of the National Beta Club is to promote “the ideals of honesty, service, morality, ethical conduct, and leadership among secondary school students, to reward meritorious achievement, and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school.”

The St. John XXIII Catholic School (SJ23) Beta Club is a valuable service to those in need and will help organize and raise money for various organizations. The National Beta Club promotes character, develops leadership skills, encourages service involvement, and recognizes achievement. With its motto of “Let us lead by serving others,” members of Beta Club at SJ23 will be expected to maintain qualities of integrity and humility as they strive to lead as servants. The names of students who complete Beta Club will be submitted to their future high school for leadership and committee considerations.

REQUIREMENTS

To remain a member of the Beta Club, students must meet the following expectations throughout the school year:

Academic Performance: Students must maintain a 3 or above in all classes.

• • If a student’s grade drops below a 3 in any class, they will be placed on a 2-week probationary period. During this time, the student must bring their grade back up to a 3 or higher. If the grade is not improved by the end of the probation, the student will be dismissed from Beta Club.

Personal Character: Members are expected to demonstrate good behavior and strong character.

• • If a student receives more than 2 minor behavior infractions or any major infraction, they will be dismissed from the club.

Attendance: Consistent attendance is important.

• • If a student has more than 10 excused or unexcused absences during the school year, they will be dismissed from the club.

Member Benefits

• Recognition in a prestigious National Honor Society
• Certificate of Membership
• Membership Card
• Membership Lapel Pin
• Showcase talents and academic abilities at conventions & develop leadership skills at summits
• Students who complete Beta Club will be submitted to their future High School for leadership and committee considerations
  

Are there any dues/payments?

Yes. There is a one-time fee of $25.00 collected for both the local and National Beta Club dues. *If you cannot afford the dues, please talk with Mrs. Burkhalter.

How are students accepted into the Beta Club?

Invitations are given to all 8th grade students.

How many service hours will students be required to obtain?

Students will be required to get documentation of 25 service hours for the year. These hours may be gained by working at various volunteer opportunities within the church, our community, and here at school.

Sponsor: Mrs. Burkhalter

Service Hours

• As an active member of Beta Club, you are required to complete 25 hours of service for the School Year. These hours may be gained by working at various volunteer opportunities within the church, our community, and here at school. Examples include: Food Pantry, serving at Church, volunteering at a Nursing Home, walking in a School Parade, etc.
• List all of the service projects that you participated in; including school-sponsored service projects. Hours must be reported on the SERVICE & VOLUNTEER HOURS FORM.
• Please have an adult that is affiliated with the service project sign when you have completed the service.