The National Beta Club
The National Beta Club began as the dream of our founder, Dr. John W. Harris, a professor at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. Since the first Beta Club was formed in Landrum, SC in 1934, The National Beta Club has become the nation's largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. We are committed to recognizing and promoting high academic achievement, rewarding and nurturing worthy character, fostering leadership skills and encouraging service to others.
The National Beta Club has worked with over six million young people in grades 5-9 (Junior Beta Club) and grades 9-12 (Senior Beta Club). There are now more than 420,000 active members and more than 8,000 clubs nationally and internationally.
The National Beta Club has worked with over six million young people in grades 5-9 (Junior Beta Club) and grades 9-12 (Senior Beta Club). There are now more than 420,000 active members and more than 8,000 clubs nationally and internationally.
Hannan Magnet Academy - Beta Club ID: JGA1098
Within each chapter of the National Junior Beta Club, sponsors are able to set specific requirements for membership. Here at Hannan, our requirements are:
· Grade Level – For the Fall Induction, students must be in the fifth grade. For the Spring Induction, students must be rising or current fifth graders.
· GPA – Students must have only 3 and 4s and maintain an 85 or higher summative score in all content areas on the Standard Based Report Card.
· Community Service – Students must complete two community service projects (or 8 hours) each semester. The Beta Club will host two community service projects each semester to help students meet this requirement.
· Participation – Students may not miss more than four meetings per semester. Beta Club will meet every Wednesday from 2:45 to 3:15.
· Behavior – Students must maintain a 98 or higher conduct grade for the semester.
If you have a desire to join the Beta Club at Hannan, keep working hard and watch for your invitation letter in the Spring!
· Grade Level – For the Fall Induction, students must be in the fifth grade. For the Spring Induction, students must be rising or current fifth graders.
· GPA – Students must have only 3 and 4s and maintain an 85 or higher summative score in all content areas on the Standard Based Report Card.
· Community Service – Students must complete two community service projects (or 8 hours) each semester. The Beta Club will host two community service projects each semester to help students meet this requirement.
· Participation – Students may not miss more than four meetings per semester. Beta Club will meet every Wednesday from 2:45 to 3:15.
· Behavior – Students must maintain a 98 or higher conduct grade for the semester.
If you have a desire to join the Beta Club at Hannan, keep working hard and watch for your invitation letter in the Spring!
Achievement
Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement
Character
Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful
Leadership
Developing the leaders of tomorrow
Service
Demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others
