Candidate ID # ______

Cox Mill High School BETA Club

Student Information Packet

The packet is due by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015.

Directions: Please complete all sections of each form. The Faculty Council may choose not to review a packet that contains missing information. Type all information. Do not be modest when explaining your accomplishments. The information that you provide in your packet is the only information the Faculty Council will have to consider regarding your candidacy.

Completion and submission of this packet does not guarantee selection to BETA Club. This packet must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. to Ms. Brooks in Room 2104 or Ms. Wiggins in Room 2305 on or before the due date, Friday, October 23, 2015. Late packets will not be considered. Should you have questions regarding this packet or membership, please contact Ms. Brooks in Room 2104 or Ms. Wiggins in Room 2305.

1355 Cox Mill Road

Concord, NC 28027

704-788-6700


Selection Process and Relevant Criteria

“The Faculty Council of the chapter selects students who demonstrate outstanding performance in all four criteria of BETA – academic achievement, character, service, and leadership.” A Faculty Council will carefully review each student information packet to decide if students have met the requirements for membership in BETA club. Selection for membership will be reached by a majority vote of the Council. Students will promptly be notified if they have or have not been selected for membership.

·  Academic Achievement: Scholarship is characterized by a commitment to learning. A student is willing to spend the necessary time to cultivate his/her mind in the quest for knowledge. Scholarship can only be achieved through diligence and effort. Scholarship means always doing the best work possible, regardless of impending reward.

Students selected for membership at Cox Mill High School must have a minimum 3.85 weighted GPA.

·  Leadership: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about life. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others. Some examples of leadership can include but are not limited to leading group activities in the classroom and community, being an officer in a club, being a primary chair or drum major of the band or orchestra, or being the captain of a sports team.

·  Service: This quality is defined through the voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation and with a positive, courteous, and enthusiastic spirit. As a service club, BETA Club is highly concerned with giving its all to the school and community at large. Service does not include performances of any kind, playing a sport, or the simple act of being a member of another club. We are demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others.

·  Character: The student of good character upholds principles of morality and ethics, is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others, and generally maintains a good and clean lifestyle.


I. Leadership Positions

The student who exercises leadership

·  is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions.

·  demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities.

·  exercises positive influence on peers in upholding school ideals and spirit.

·  contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school.

·  is able to delegate responsibilities.

·  inspires positive behavior in others.

·  demonstrates academic initiative.

·  successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility; conducts business effectively and efficiently; demonstrates reliability and dependability.

·  is a leader in the classroom, at work, or in other school or community activities.

·  is dependable in any responsibility accepted.

Print as many “Leadership” forms as needed to explain leadership positions held in school, community, or work activities, and note any major accomplishments in each. Include only those positions in which you are/were directly responsible for directing or motivating others. Be sure to showcase your accomplishments comprehensively. Students should not use their parents as sponsors for activities. Complete all sections on each form. The Faculty Council may choose not to review a packet that contains missing information.

Candidate ID # ______

Leadership

Name of Leadership Position: ______

Year(s) in School (check the boxes that apply): ___ 9 ___ 10 ___ 11 ___ 12

Activity/Organization Name: ______

Duration of leadership (Please be specific noting how many hours per week, months and/or additional information. )

Hours per week / Number of Months / Role (e.g. member/President/Captain) and school year(s)

OR (check the line) ______One time event for ______hours

Type of leadership position (can mark both): _____ School _____Community

In the space below please state your significant accomplishments in this leadership position:

Name of adult sponsor (print): ______

Signature of adult sponsor: ______

Contact number or email of adult sponsor: ______

II. Service

The student who serves

·  volunteers and provides dependable and well-organized assistance, and is willing to make sacrifices to offer assistance.

·  works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities.

·  enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school.

·  is willing to represent the class or school in interclass and interscholastic competition. An appropriate example might include representing the school on an academic competition team.

·  does committee and staff work without complaint.

·  participates in some activity outside of school (e.g., Girl Scouts; Boy Scouts; religious groups; volunteer services for the elderly, poor, or disadvantaged).

·  mentors persons in the community or students at other schools.

·  shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students.

Print as many “Service” forms as needed to explain service in which you have participated, and note any major accomplishments in each. These acts of service should have been for the betterment of the school and/or community and should not be service for which you were paid or compensated in any way. Students must clearly and consistently demonstrate documented service that shows a definite time commitment. Be sure to showcase your accomplishments comprehensively. Students should not use their parents as sponsors for activities. Complete all sections on each form. The Faculty Council may choose not to review a packet that contains missing information.

Candidate ID # ______

Service

Year(s) in School: ___ 9 ___ 10 ___ 11 ___ 12

Activity/Organization Name: ______

Duration of service (Please be specific noting how many hours per week, months and/or additional information.

Hours per week / Number of Months / Role (e.g. member/President/Captain) and school year(s)

OR (check the line) ______One time event for ______Hours

Type of service position (can mark both): _____ School _____Community

In the space below please state your significant accomplishments in this service position:

Name of adult sponsor (print): ______

Signature of adult sponsor: ______

Contact number or email of adult sponsor: ______

III. Character

A person of character demonstrates the following six qualities: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. The Faculty Council considers these characteristics of each student who is eligible for membership.

The student of character

·  consistently exemplifies positive and desirable qualities of behavior (e.g., cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability).

·  cooperates by complying with all school policies and regulations and codes of student conduct.

·  takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously.

·  demonstrates the highest standards of honesty, academic integrity, and reliability.

·  regularly exhibits courtesy, concern, and respect for others.

·  complies with instructions and rules, and displays personal responsibility.

A candidate must have write a short (300 words or less) essay describing their character. Take this as an opportunity to tell the Faculty Council about your service experience and leadership if these are lacking and why these are areas you would like to become more active in.


Candidate ID # ______

V. Administrative Information and Signatures

Name: ______

First Middle Last

Grade level: ______Home phone number: ______

Address: ______

Email address for parents/guardians: ______

BETA Club Membership Requirements:

If selected as a member of BETA Club at Cox Mill High School, I understand and accept the following annual requirements for membership:

·  uphold the ideals of BETA Club, including academic achievement, character, service, and leadership.

·  maintain a cumulative 3.85 weighted GPA.

·  perform 20 hours of service per year, 10 of which must be completed by January.

·  uphold the attendance policy of CMHS chapter of Beta Club.

·  participate in a designated service project for the CMHS chapter of Beta Club.

·  perform duties designated by officers and advisers that will benefit the chapter, school, and community.

·  pay dues in an amount designated by the chapter ($????).

I understand that completing and submitting this packet does not guarantee selection to the BETA Club. I attest that the information presented here is complete and accurate. If selected, I agree to abide by the standards and guidelines of the chapter and to fulfill all my membership obligations to the best of my ability. I understand that if I do not fulfill these requirements that I may be placed on probation and/or dismissed from BETA Club. I understand that if a member is dismissed from BETA Club, he/she may not become a member of BETA Club again.

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Student signature Date

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Parent/Guardian name Parent/Guardian signature Date


VI. Checklist

Below is a checklist for your convenience to assure your packet is complete.

Leadership Forms
Service Forms
Character Essay
Administrative Information and Signatures form
Each form contains your candidate identification number in the top right corner
All of the above information is placed in a large envelope with your name on the front of the envelope and your candidate identification number