• Evaluation of the students’ grades each grading period.
• The student must maintain an average of 85 in his or her academic courses.
• Failure to maintain an 85 average for one grading period will result in probation.
• Failure to maintain an 85 average for a second grading period will result in dismissal of the club.
• A grade of a “D” in any subject will result in probation.
• A grade of a “D” in any subject for a second grading period will result in dismissal of the club.
• A grade of an “F” in any subject will result in immediate dismissal from the Club.
• Members should participate in fundraisers and all Beta Club Activities.
• Each member will render 2 hours of community service per 9 weeks and proof of that community service must be turned in at the proper time. Failure to turn in proof of community service by the due date will result in probation and dismissal if not made up for a second nine weeks grading period.

• It is extremely important how we conduct ourselves inside and outside the classroom.  All members are to closely follow these guidelines.
• Misbehavior in class will result in a warning from the teacher.
• Misbehavior a second time in a grading period will result in a conference with the Club Sponsor and the member will be placed on probation.
• Misbehavior a third time in a grading period will result in a conference with the Club Sponsor and removal from the club.
• Remember how a person acts, speaks, and behaves defines his or her moral character.

This chapter of The National Junior Beta Club is an integral part of the central organization of the National Junior Beta Club, and shall be governed by the academic and financial policies laid down in the national constitution of the central organization of the National Junior Beta Club.  Its coat-of-arms, motto, colors, creed, and official insignia shall be those of the national organization of The National Junior Beta Club.

The purpose of this organization shall be the promotion of scholarship, leadership, and good citizenship at Appalachian School.

The membership of this organization shall be made up from among the students of  8th  grade Standard (Students are not divided into Standard and Advanced)  and Advanced 9th Grade students of Appalachian School, because of their worthy character, good mentality, creditable achievement, and commendable attitude, have been approved for membership by the executive head of Appalachian School; provided, of course, that these students meet the requirements as set forth in the by-laws of this organization and appended herein below.

Entry into the Appalachian Junior Beta Club requires an overall 85 average in five academic subject areas including:  Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Reading, from the students’ 7th Grade year.  Also, there must be a 75% approval vote from the students’ 7th grade teachers in order to be considered for membership in the club.

Maintaining membership in the club requires an overall 85 average in five academic subject areas, including the four core subjects, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts, and one other required academic subject as designated by the Sponsor in charge.  Students earning a “D” in any one of these subjects shall be placed on probation for the term of one nine weeks grading period.  If the student fails to bring up the grade, the student shall be dismissed from the club.  A student earning an “F” in any subject will be immediately dismissed from the club.

A student must also complete two hours community service per nine weeks grading period and provide evidence of that service by the stated time and date as set forth by the Executive Committee during each nine weeks grading period.

If a student fails to provide evidence of completion of a minimum of two hours of community service for nine weeks, he/she shall be placed on probation.  Once placed on probation, the student must make up the hours not received, during the following nine weeks grading period. 

If a student is disciplined, a warning shall be issued.  If a second disciplinary action is required, the student shall be placed on probation.  If a third disciplinary action is required, the student shall be dismissed from the club.

In the event one of the above occurs, and the student is placed on probation he or she is placed on probation for ALL of the above (academics, community service, and behavior.)  If a student violates any of the above referenced items after being placed on probation, they will then be dropped from membership of the Appalachian Junior Beta Club.

A student may only be placed on probation two times while a member of the Appalachian Junior Beta Club, which may NOT be consecutive.

Once a student has been dismissed from this club, there shall be no reentry.  However, the student may be inducted into the Appalachian Senior Beta Club, if all requirements are met in the student’s tenth grade year.

The officers of this chapter of the National Junior Beta Club shall be:  a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and a Reporter.

The duties of the president shall be:  to preside at the meetings; to appoint the committees of the chapter (unless otherwise provided for in the by-laws); to represent this organization when necessary, and to administer the policies as laid down in this constitution and its by-laws.

The duties of the vice-president shall be to preside at meetings when the president is absent or incapacitated to perform the duties of the office, and to assist in administering the affairs of the chapter—serving on such committees as are designated in the by-laws, and to attend to all community service activities of fellow members, make a report each nine weeks and turn report into the club sponsor.

The duties of the secretary shall be:  to keep the records of membership; to record the minutes of the meetings, and to carry on the necessary club correspondence.

The duties of the treasurer shall be:  to keep a record of all financial matters pertaining to this organization; to collect and preserve the club’s funds; to pay out the club’s funds the necessary and designated moneys to meet the financial obligations of the club, and to pass on to the treasurer succeeding him/her in all records and funds remaining in the treasury.

The committees of this chapter of The National Junior Beta Club shall be:

1. Executive
2. Program
3. Entertainment
4. Publicity

The duties of the Executive Committee shall be:  to assist the officers in carrying out the policies and activities of this organization; to direct any necessary disciplinary action (such as dropping a member from membership or placing him on probation); to cooperate with the executive head of the high school in making up the roster of qualified students to invite into membership; and to cooperate with the club sponsor in all matters pertaining to the general welfare of the club.

The duty of the Program Committee shall be to arrange for the meetings of the club—business and social—and to designate time and place of the meetings, as provided by in the by-laws. 

The duty of the Entertainment Committee shall be to look after the entertainment features of the social meetings of the club – such as decorations, refreshments, and special features of entertainment.

The duty of the Publicity Committee shall be to arrange for publicity of any activities or special features of club operations or any of its members in local and state newspapers, on radio, or television.

In addition to these four standing committees, the president may appoint special committees to attend to and report upon any specific matter that it may become necessary for this club to consider.

Besides endeavoring at all times to be of service to Appalachian School and its students by upholding high standards of honesty and good citizenship, this chapter of the National Junior Beta Club shall require each member to complete two hours of community service during each nine weeks (four hours per semester), and undertake some worth-while service project.