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GUIDELINES FOR MU ALPHA THETA MEMBERSHIP
The requirement for overall “B” scholastic average, drug test, returning application by the deadline, and attending the induction ceremony will continue to be part of the requirement for Mu Alpha Theta membership. Also, students’ first nine-weeks grade of the induction year must meet the grade requirement for membership.
Students must take Advanced or AP math courses beginning with Advanced Geometry in the ninth grade and earn a grade of A or B. Most students will earn membership in their junior year, having taken Advanced Algebra 2 in tenth grade, and AP Precalculus in eleventh grade. Again, students must meet the first nine weeks grade requirement in AP Precalculus.
Students who earn 95 or higher in 9th grade Advanced Geometry may earn early membership (inducted as sophomores) as long as they meet the first nine weeks grade requirement as sophomores.
In order for seniors to wear Mu Alpha Theta cords at graduation:
1. Students must participate fully in activities as determined by the sponsor.
2. Students must earn an “A” or “B” in advanced math courses (for example: AP Precalculus, AP Calculus, AP Stats, AP Computer Science*) after their induction.
3. Students must be current on any money owed (fees, shirts, etc).
It is an earned honor to wear the Mu Alpha Theta cords at graduation. If you do not meet these requirements, your name will not be removed from the national registry, so you may continue to use your membership on resumes and applications.
Clarification Note:
If a student takes two advanced or AP math courses in one year, that can count as the math for senior year. The understanding is that a student takes FOUR ADVANCED OR AP MATH COURSES during the high school years. If a student wants to count *AP Computer Science as one of the math courses, it must be because he or she is choosing to count it as a math for graduation requirement (not science).
Questions may be directed to Victoria Counce, Mu Alpha Theta Faculty Advisor, at Victoria.Counce@hartselletigers.org.
