Joining Beta

Prospective Tarheel Homeschool Beta Club Students and Parents:

The National Beta Club is a student honor society that recognizes outstanding academic achievement, promotes strong moral character, encourages service to others, fosters leadership skills, and provides a setting for the development of strong interpersonal skills.

What is the purpose of the Tarheel Homeschool Beta Club?

The purpose of the Tarheel Homeschool Beta Club is to promote the ideals of Honesty, Justice, Service, Cooperation, Responsibility, Industriousness, Humility, and Charity (as outlined in the National Beta Club Creed). The members of the club will work together for the greater good, develop individual and cooperative skills, and prepare for college, careers, and life.

Who qualifies for membership in the Tarheel Homeschool Beta Club?

The qualifications for membership on the part of the student shall be:

(a) a high school student in grades 9-13

(b) submission of Tarheel Homeschool Beta Club application

(d) a GPA of 3.0 or higher at or above grade level.

What are the requirements for membership?

Each member must:

Make every effort to attend bi-monthly meetings and not miss more than 4 consecutive meetings without a justifiable reason (participation in meetings is highly valued, as this is a primary avenue for connecting with fellow Beta Club members and sharing crucial club information)
Participate in community service projects to complete a minimum of 10 hours of service by the end of May. A minimum of 5 service hours through Tarheel Homeschool Beta is required. (students are strongly encouraged to participate in as many service projects as possible, as this is a major key to leadership and character development)
Maintain A/B scores
Demonstrate continued commendable character both as a representative of the club and as an independent individual
Adhere to the Tarheel Homeschool Beta Club Constitution, By-Laws, and rules.

Are there dues/payments?

There is a one-time fee of $25 collected prior to induction. This fee covers the National Beta member kit which includes a senior Beta pin, certificate and membership card.

What is the schedule for Tarheel Beta?

Meetings: Meetings take place every 2nd and 4th Monday running from Sept through May
Community Service: Service projects will occur in addition to the club meetings. We will do our best to schedule these projects on various days throughout the year to accommodate everyone's varied schedules.
Events: There are summits and conventions put on by the National Beta Club (those are listed under "events" tab). In addition, our club may put on special events throughout the year. Again, these are in addition to scheduled meetings.

What do I do now?

If you have reviewed the above explanation of Beta and feel you (or your student) meets the requirements, please complete the contact form below. Please provide the first name of your student and the grade they are currently in (or entering). Please be aware, regular attendance is mandatory and our club is located in Wake Forest, NC.