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National Beta Club
The National Beta Club is a non-secret leadership/service organization for high school
students. The purpose of this organization is to promote the ideals of honesty, integrity,
character, positive attitudes to service, and leadership; to reward high achievement; and
to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school. Any
student who meets the following academic and moral requirements is eligible for
membership.
1.
The student must attain the following level of achievement for admission:
A.
For freshmen--a minimum average of 90 in all subjects for one
semester, or for two consecutive six weeks.
B.
For other high school students--a minimum average of 90 for one
six weeks.
2.
The student must be approved for membership by the sponsor and the
principal.
4-H Clubs
The 4-H Clubs are sponsored by adults of the county, usually the County Agent and
Home Demonstration Agent. Membership is open to boys and girls who are nine years of
age and older.
FFA
The Gail FFA Chapter is sponsored by the teacher of agricultural science. Membership is
open to students currently enrolled in or who have previously been enrolled in
agricultural science.
Members of FFA may participate in stock shows in accordance with the following rules:
1.
Stock show participation must be approved by the agricultural science teacher
and the school principal.
2.
To maintain eligibility to attend a stock show, a student's conduct must be
acceptable to the agricultural science teacher.
3.
Transportation of animals and expenses of students will be the responsibility
of the student involved unless deemed otherwise by administration and/or by
the agricultural science teacher.
4.
Names of students who will attend each stock show will be submitted to the
high school principal prior to leaving for the show.
5.
The agricultural science teacher will keep a record of school days missed by
each FFA student participating in shows.