What Is Beta?

Let Us Lead by Serving Others

 Beta is dedicated to leading by serving others. Our four pillars, Achievement, Character, Leadership, and Service, are the perfect summation of the core of Beta. The Beta community recognizes high academic achievement, rewards and nurtures worthy character, fosters leadership skills, and encourages service to others.

Being a Beta means being a part of a community of leaders who are positively impacting the world.  

Garden club is a great way for students to learn about gardening, connect with nature, and build teamwork skills.  We have activities like planting, nurturing, and harvesting a variety of plants and vegetables. Students also learn about different gardening techniques, soil health, and the importance of biodiversity. 

Latinos In Action (LIA) offers an asset-based approach to bridging the graduation and opportunity gap for all students, working from within the educational system to create positive change. Our goal is to empower our amazing youth to lead and strengthen their communities through college and career readiness. This is accomplished by focusing on four pillars: leveraging personal and cultural assets, excelling in education, serving the community, and developing leadership skills.

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is an organization that recognizes middle school students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship.  It aims to develop these qualities in students and encourage their involvement in school and community activities. 

• Membership:

  Students are typically invited to join based on academic achievement and demonstration of the other pillars of NJHS. 

• Scholarship:

  NJHS chapters set their own GPA requirements, but it's a core component of membership. 

• Service:

  Students are expected to participate in community service, often with a minimum number of hours required annually. 

• Leadership:

  NJHS encourages students to develop leadership skills through participation in chapter activities and projects. 

• Character and Citizenship:

  Members are expected to demonstrate strong moral character and active participation in their community. 

• Benefits:

  NJHS membership can be a valuable addition to college applications and provides opportunities for personal growth and leadership development. 

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Sponsor:
Gwendolyn Clayton – Gwendolyn.Hannah@ocps.net

The  Student Government Association (SGA) in middle school is a student-led organization that serves as a representative body for the student population, fostering leadership skills and promoting school spirit.  It acts as a bridge between students, faculty, and administration, allowing students to voice concerns and participate in school governance.