What is Winkler Middle’s National Junior Beta Club All About

The Harold E. Winkler Middle IB School National Junior Beta Club's mission is to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among secondary school students, with the four pillars as follows:

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

Harold E Winkler Middle Junior National Beta Club Constitution and ByLaws:

Harold E Winkler Middle Constitution and ByLaws

Requirements & Additional Information

Defining What It Means to be a Beta Member...

The membership of this organization will be made up among students in seventh and eighth grades at Harold E Winkler Middle School who, because of their credible achievement, worthy character, and commendable attitude, have been approved for membership by the National Junior Beta Sponsors of Harold E Winkler Middle School; provided, of course, that these students meet the requirements as set forth in the bylaws of this organization. Qualifications, “Membership is a privilege and not a right.  The qualifications for membership on the part of the student shall be:  (a) worthy, moral and ethical character, (b) good mentality, (c) creditable achievement, and (d) commendable attitude.  The standards and means for appraising these qualities shall be determined by the administration and sponsors of the school where the chapter is located. . .”

Standards of Membership

Standards of membership in the Harold E Winkler Middle School National Junior Beta club must conform to the general features as laid down in the National Constitution, and in all cases must be approved by the principal of the school.

The grade levels from which members may be drawn are seventh and eighth grade students at Harold E Winkler Middle School. 

All students must be performing at or above grade level in order to be eligible for membership. The academic requirements for membership in the National Junior Beta club is to maintain an A average in all classes (academic and encore).

The service requirements for membership in the National Junior Beta club are twelve hours per year. (6 per semester/Inside and outside of the club)

The character and behavioral requirements for membership in the National Junior Beta club are to be (a) worthy, moral and ethical character, (b) good mentality, (c) creditable achievement, and (d) commendable attitude.

Students must have a final F1 of a 90% in order to be eligible. Sixth graders aren’t eligible until end of the year.

Loss of Membership

A member of this National Beta Junior Beta club may be put on probation or dropped from membership for the following reasons:

• If he/she is absent without a justifiable reason from more than one regular club meeting per semester.

• If his/her academic record falls below A’s in all academic classes.

• If he/she fails to attain at least fourteen service hours without a justifiable reason.

• Any Beta Club member who participates in a Honor Code Violation (Cheating) in any way will have his/her membership terminated. Honor Code Violation (Cheating) includes the following: unauthorized group work or sharing of work; communication or talking during a test or quiz; copying during a test or quiz; using unauthorized notes or resources; copying of homework, projects, etc.; using or giving a copy or information about a test or quiz; plagiarism; lying or deceit; and forgery of signature or pass.

• If his/her character and behavior record falls below the standards set forth by the National Junior Beta Club creed. Be a model student. Any major disciplinary step (ISS, OSS)  means automatic dismissal. Any disciplinary step that leads to Saturday School or Lunch Detention or Morning Detention will lead to club probation. Sponsors will reach out to any student who is not upholding the club's core principles. Any student who receives more than three minors or an office referral that does not lead to In School Suspension or Out of School Suspension may be placed on probation and will be expected to serve extra service hours during this time. This may also impact the ability to run for officer the following year.  Always uphold the club's core principles. 

If and when a member is put on probation, they have the opportunity to be added back on the active school roster. If and when a member is dropped from membership, a record of this action shall be relayed to the National Office of National Junior Beta immediately.

BETA Member Important Links

Student Attendance (Please click here when we have our scheduled meetings and sign in) Beta Club Attendance Form

Service Hours Log Form:  Service Hours Log

Advisors 

Rebekah Allen, Mark Pompei, Michelle Aldrich and Katelyn Orzechowski

Contact Information

rebekah.allen@cabarrus.k12.nc.us  /  mark.pompei@cabarrus.k12.nc.us / michelle.aldrich@cabarrus.k12.nc.us / katelyn.orzechowski@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

FAQ

What is the average time commitment for a member of your organization?

The service hour requirements during the school year is 14 hours (7 per sementer). We meet twice a month (one morning meeting at 8:00 - 8:45 and on Club day each month).

Will your organization host meetings/events in-person, virtually, or hybrid?

We will host meetings in person, and there will be events that are in-person service opportunities.