Factory Shoals Middle School

Creating a Winning Culture: Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships

Mission Statement:
The purpose of The Factory Shoals Junior Beta Club shall be to promote the ideals of character, service, and leadership among students, and to reward students for their academic achievement.

Club Membership (Academics):
To be eligible for the club, all students must have a minimum of average 3 "As" and 2 "Bs" in any subject.
Sixth grade students will be invited to join after the first quarter if they have met the criteria in any subject area.
New students enrolling from other schools will be invited to join the Junior Beta Club after they have been enrolled at Factory Shoals Middle School for one semester with same criteria in their academic subjects, and school records from their previous school indicate their eligibility to join the club.
In order to stay in the club, students must maintain an 80- 90 average in their academic subjects. A Junior Beta sponsor will be checking student averages each semester. If a grade average falls below 80, the student will be put on probation. If the grade average does not return to an 80 average or above for the second consecutive semester, the student will be removed from the Junior Beta Club. A member must also pass all End of Semester or Grade Tests to stay in the club.

Club Membership (Character):
A Junior Beta Club member must set an example for the rest of the school. Therefore, any behavior that is not in keeping with the goals of the National Junior Beta Club will not be tolerated.
If a Junior Beta member is sent to ISS (In School Suspension) the member is put on probation. If the member is sent back to ISS for a second time in the same school year, the member will be removed from the Junior Beta Club. Once removed due to probation, the member will not be eligible until the start of the following school year. If a member is assigned OSS (Out of School Suspension) the member will be removed from the club and will not be eligible again in middle school.

Club Officers and Representatives (Leadership):
Model behavior is expected from the club officers and representatives of the FSMS Junior Beta Club. If the behavior of any officer or representative results in 1 ISS (In School Suspension) then the officer or representative will be removed from that leadership position and membership status will be - Probationary.
6th, 7th, and 8th grade members elect a President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Publicist, and Chaplain to serve for one school year.
2021 - 2022 Officers: President - Zoe G., Vice President  - Obinna I.,  Secretary - Sayla R., Treasurer - Camden E., Publicist - TBA, and Chaplain - Angel P. YOUR SERVICE IS APPRECIATED!

Club membership (Service to others):
All members are required to promote the ideals of the FSMS Junior Beta Club and to do their fair share when assigned duties.

Meetings and Trips:
2021/2022: Next General Monthly Meeting: TBA. Time: 4:10 to 5:00 p.m. Place: TBA. All members should attend at least 6 meetings in a school year.

2022 Jr. Beta Club State Convention theme: TBA
Event Date: 
Deadline to pay for registration: TBA
Location: Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, Savannah.

Parents, guardians, and students please contact Sponsors with questions.

Please see FORMS for policy on membership and attendance at meetings as an element of maintaining active membership.

NOTE: New Wednesday selection! Club Meetings are typically held 3rd Wednesday of the month (subject to change)

NOTE: Students are expected to check CALENDAR page at the first of each month for any changes.

(Additional smaller Committee Meetings will be held periodically)

Listen for further information via Intercom Announcements made in the afternoon before dismissal.

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