DCHE JR GLA Beta Membership Application 2025

The National Beta Club

Elementary & Junior Beta Division
NATIONAL BETA is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. Committed to recognizing high academic achievement, and rewarding and nurturing worthy character, National Beta fosters leadership skills and encourages service to others. Founded in 1934 by John W. Harris, Ed., National Beta has worked with nearly seven million students in grades 4-5 (Elementary Division), 6-8 (Junior Division), and grades 9-12 (Senior Division). There are now more than 500,000 active members and more than 8,750 clubs nationally and internationally.

As a student-centered organization, National Beta seeks ways to develop and nurture students by providing opportunities and experiences that demonstrate the ideals of achievement, character, leadership, and service.

National Beta is founded on the following four pillars:
- ACHIEVEMENT - Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement
- CHARACTER - Preparing students for life and empowering them to be successful
- LEADERSHIP - Developing the leaders of today & the future
- SERVICE - Demonstrating our motto: "Let Us Lead by Serving Others"
www.betaclub.org

National Beta has three divisions:

• Elementary: Grades 4-5
• Junior: Grades 6-8
• Senior: Grades 9-12

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
• Recognition in a prestigious national honor society
• Certiﬁcate of membership
• Membership card
• Membership lapel pin
• $300,000+ awarded to 12th graders in scholarships each year
• Showcase talents and academic abilities at conventions & develop leadership skills at summits

INVESTMENT:
Joining this club requires an investment of $65 per student for membership club dues: $16 (Elementary) and $24 (Junior) goes to the National Beta Club (you will receive a Beta Club pin and certificate); $18 will be used for the club T-Shirt; and the remaining will be used for club expenses. If you are a returning Beta Club member and will NOT go to a new division, subtract the fee sent to the National Beta Club from your membership dues.

In addition to the National Beta Club, Global Leadership Academy will offer membership in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for homeschooled students in 6th-8th grade. The membership fee is an additional $16 for national and Georgia student fees. https://www.fbla.org/about-fbla-pbl/

NEW STUDENT VIDEO
Before beginning this application, please note that there is a student video required for new applicants.

SPONSOR DISCLAIMER*
The sponsor does NOT have any training on how to accommodate neurodiverse students. I will accommodate your student if you can teach and work with me.

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS
If you have any questions, please email gla.betaclub@gmail.com.
You are registered as a home study program in the state of Georgia.Your student is working on or above their grade level in math and reading.You agree that your child has exemplified worthy character and maintained a commendable attitude throughout the school year.If accepted into the club, your student will attend the induction and pinning ceremony on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 10:30 AM.Your student is committed to attending Beta Club meetings(virtual & in person). We will meet on the 2nd Friday of each month from 10:00AM-12:00PM. After two absences without notification, your student will be removed from our roster.Your student will complete a minimum of 8-10 Beta Club service hours per semester and log them in the Beta Club app.You will invest $65 per student for membership club dues.You will invest an additional $16 per student for participation in FBLA if you choose to join.You are ok with Biblical leadership being discussed during club meetings.You understand that meetings will be held at the Stone Mountain First United Methodist Church at 5312 W. Mountain St., Stone Mountain, GA 30083.Your student must have a GMAIL email address in order to access our Google Classroom and calendar.I have read the Member Code of Conduct for Global Leadership Academy for Homeschoolers. https://drive.google.com/file/d/100PmE9gSyi49wu525bSAkXYWtRIuYWt6/view?usp=sharing
- Student Name (this is how your student's name will appear on their Beta Club certificate)*
  
  First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
- Student's Age*
- Student's Birthday*
  Enter day and month (mm/dd)
- FemaleMale
- Student Email
  example@example.com
- 4th5th6th7th8th
- Returning GLA MemberNew Member ApplicantTransfer Member (Please provide your Beta Club ID# below)
- Transfer Member ID#
- YesNo
- Animal WelfareCitizenship & Civic EngagementEducation or LiteracyEmergency Preparedness & ResponseEnvironmentalHealth & WellnessHunger, Homelessness & PovertyMilitary & VeteransSenior CitizensCommunity BeautificationI'm not sure yet
- Performing Arts (Music or Theatre)Visual Arts & DesignEngineering/RoboticsAcademicsOther
- Student Name (this is how your student's name will appear on their Beta Club certificate)
  
  First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
- Student's Age
- Student's Birthday
  Enter day and month (mm/dd)
- FemaleMale
- Student Email
  example@example.com
- 4th5th6th7th8th
- Returning GLA MemberNew Member ApplicantTransfer Member (Please provide your Beta Club ID# below)
- Transfer Member ID#
- YesNo
- Animal WelfareCitizenship & Civic EngagementEducation or LiteracyEmergency Preparedness & ResponseEnvironmentalHealth & WellnessHunger, Homelessness & PovertyMilitary & VeteransSenior CitizensCommunity BeautificationI'm not sure yet
- Performing Arts (Music or Theatre)Visual Arts & DesignEngineering/RoboticsAcademicsOther
- Student Name (this is how your student's name will appear on their Beta Club certificate)
  
  First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
- Student's Age
- Student's Birthday
  Enter day and month (mm/dd)
- FemaleMale
- Student Email
  example@example.com
- 4th5th6th7th8th
- Returning GLA MemberNew Member ApplicantTransfer Member (Please provide your Beta Club ID# below)
- Transfer Member ID#
- YesNo
- Animal WelfareCitizenship & Civic EngagementEducation or LiteracyEmergency Preparedness & ResponseEnvironmentalHealth & WellnessHunger, Homelessness & PovertyMilitary & VeteransSenior CitizensCommunity BeautificationI'm not sure yet
- Performing Arts (Music or Theatre)Visual Arts & DesignEngineering/RoboticsAcademicsOther
- Name of Mother or Guardian*
  Please include first and last name.
- Mobile Phone Number*
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Email*
  example@example.com
- Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState
  
  Zip Code
- County*
- Name of Father or Guardian
- Father's Occupation
- Mobile Phone Number
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Email
  example@example.com
- 1st year homeschoolingHomeschooling for 1-2 yearsHomeschooling for 2 or more years
- EmailGroup Messaging App
- EmailFacebookBeta Club Homeschool FamilyReturning FamilyOther
- Homeschool Group Affiliation
- YesNo
- YesNo
- Photo Release for Minors Global Leadership Academy has my permission to use my child's photograph publicly to promote the organization. I understand that the images may be used in print publications, online publications, presentations, websites, and social media. I also understand that no royalty, fee, or other compensation shall become payable to me by reason of such use.*
  
  Clear
  Parent/Guardian's Signature
- FINAL STEP!
  
  Prompt: Record a video of the parent interviewing the student. Use the questions below for your interview.
  
  Both the parent and child should be visible in the frame.
  
  Your video should be 2-3 minutes long.
  
  The video does not have to be a high-quality production but should rather focus on content. Filming the video on a camera phone is sufficient. We are not looking for perfection.
  
  Use the following questions:
  
  1. Tell us a little about yourself.
  
  2 What do you know about the National Beta Club?
  
  3. Why do you want to be in Beta Club?
  
  4. Who is your current hero or role model and why?
  
  5. If you had unlimited resources, how would you help your community?
  - Record your video horizontally
  - Upload to Youtube and provide the link below
  - Be sure your YouTube link is NOT "Private" but IS "Unlisted"
  - Applications submitted without a video will not be considered
  **If you have issues uploading your video to YouTube, please contact gla.betaclub@gmail.com.
- **Copy and paste your YouTube or Google Drive link here** - Student 1*
- **Copy and paste your YouTube or Google Drive link here** - Student 2
- **Copy and paste your YouTube or Google Drive link here** - Student 3
- Should be Empty:

The National Beta Club