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- PLEASE turn in just one point sheet per semester.
- You must earn one star status before earning points towards the next highest star. If you're
at three star status going into a new semester, you must earn 64 points before any points
earned count towards four star status.
- You must attend one PTK meeting per semester.
- Members earning three stars will receive a letter of commendation from a faculty advisor.
- Members earning five stars will receive a similar letter from the college president.
- Graduates who are currently between zero and three star receive a FREE tassel and can borrow a stole with a $20 deposit OR driver's license.
- Graduates who are currently four and five star members get to keep both the stole and tassel.
Five star recipients demonstrate the highest level of involvement within the organization.
All star level recipients must keep track of points they have earned and submit point sheets at the end of each semester.
Certificates are awarded at the end of each semester.
Enhanced General Membership Star Levels
Depending on the number of events and the contribution of members, members will receive
different star levels. Your star level will be noted on your student leadership transcript. It
is up to the individual student to submit their star level status when filling out the student
leadership transcript.
Star levels are maintained from semester to semester as long as members maintain one star status.
One Star/Maintaining Star Level from Semester to Semester:
*Receives Active Membership status and can BORROW Honors Stole and KEEP
Tassel for graduation. (A $20 deposit is required to borrow stole)
- 64 Points
- One meeting per semester (Mandatory - does not count toward points earned)
- Attending additional meetings (two or more) will count towards that semester's points. Eight
points per additional meeting will be awarded.
- Completed all new membership requirements. (See Become A Member Page)
Two Star:
*Receives Active Membership status and can BORROW Honors Stole and KEEP Tassel
for graduation. (A $20 deposit is required to borrow stole)
- 96 Points
- One meeting per semester (Mandatory - does not count
toward points earned)
- Attending additional meetings (two or more) will count
towards that semester's points. Eight points per additional
meeting will be awarded.
Three Star:
*Receives letter of commendation from Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
*Receives Active Membership status and can BORROW Honors Stole and KEEP Tassel
for graduation. (A $20 deposit is required to borrow stole)
- 128 Points
- One meeting per semester (Mandatory
- does not count toward points earned)
- Attending additional meetings (two or more) will count
towards that semester's points. Eight points per additional
meeting will be awarded.
- Must attend at least one PTK event per semester (Meetings not included)
Four Star:
*Receives Active Membership status and can KEEP Honors Stole and Tassel for graduation.
- 160 Volunteer Points
- One meeting per semester (Mandatory - does not count
toward points earned)
- Attending additional meetings (two or more) will count
towards that semester's points. Eight points per additional
meeting will be awarded.
- Must attend at least one PTK event per semester (Meetings not included)
Five Star:
*Receives letter of commendation from College President Upon Request
*Receives Active Membership status and can KEEP Honors Stole and Tassel for graduation
- 240 Volunteer Points
- One meeting per semester (Mandatory - does not count
toward points earned)
- Attending additional meetings (two or more) will count
towards that semester's points. Eight points per additional
meeting will be awarded.
- Must attend at least one PTK event per semester (Meetings not included)
Honors Courses
Any honors courses completed with at least a grade of "B" will earn 64 points. These
points may not be used towards one star or maintenance. You must complete the Honors
Course Grade Report Form and attach it to your points sheet.
Donations
Food Donations are
welcome, but they will no longer earn member points.
Book Donations
Book donations are accepted for various functions throughout the year including:
- Project Graduation
- Books for Africa
Creating Flyers
Members will earn 8 points for each flyer they create promoting a PTK
event. Members working together
to create a flyer will share points equally.
Taking Pictures of Events
Members will earn 8 points for taking pictures during an event. You must email the pictures
to an officer or burn a disk containing the pictures. A minimum
of 20 acceptable pictures is required. You will also earn
additional points for each hour you spend attending the event.
Written Summaries of Events
Members will earn 8 points for writing a written
summary of an event. The summary should be professionally
written so it may be submitted for publication in a local
newspaper.
Running/Setting Up Events
Members will earn 8 points for each hour they spend
running or setting up events.
Certain events require finite resources. As a result, point opportunities
may be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Please contact an officer
to make sure points for a particular event are available.
On the other hand, certain events desperately require your
assistance. As a result, we may offer additional points per hour
to encourage your participation.
Community Service (Non PTK Events)
The following events will NOT count towards enhanced membership points
- Blood Donations
- Cash Donations
- Planning Non PTK events that do not benefit charities
- Attending a conference or charity event
The following events will count towards enhanced membership points:
- Active participation in the PTA organization.
- Volunteer Work for public and private schools (other than planning meetings)
- Organizing a charity event
- Participating in additional Relay for Life events held at other locations
- Participating in additional fund raising events (Walk-a-thons, AIDS walk etc.)
PTK members earn 8 points for each THREE hours spent participating in approved community
service activities.
Submitting Points
Points can be submitted at any time during the semester. However, points
should only be submitted once. Once you are satisfied with the amount of points
you have accumulated, you can hand in your point sheets. We are only accepting
one submission per semester.
All semester points must be turned in within 14 days following the end of final
exams. Any points submitted after that time will count towards the next semester. If
you are graduating, please make sure you turn in your point sheet within the allotted
14 days.
Please make a copy of your points before submitting them. We are not liable for lost/stolen
sheets. As a result, you may be asked to resubmit your points if yours is lost or stolen.
Point sheets should be submitted by placing them underneath the PTK office door or
placing them in a sealed envelope inside of the PTK mailbox. The envelope should be
clearly labeled. Point sheets should NOT be handed directly
to an officer.
Summer and Winter Events
There are additional opportunities to earn points during the
summer and winter breaks. Summer activities count towards the
following fall's points. Winter activities count towards the
following spring's points.
Star Certificates
Fall certificates will be available in the PTK office by the first
day of the spring semester.
Spring certificates will be available in the PTK office by June 21.
Miscellaneous Events
Any approved volunteer activity not listed above will earn eight points per hour.
Transferring Points Between Semesters
Any points earned over your star level will carry to the next semester. For
instance if you earn 140 points in a given semester, you will earn three star
status. Since you only need 128 points for three star status,
the remaining 12 points will carry over to the next semester. However, those extra points
don't count towards the minimum requirements. They can only be used to move
to the next star level.
Furthermore, star status carries over from semester to semester as long as a
member maintains the minimum requirements for one star status. As a result,
once a member reaches five star status, he/she will remain at five star as
long as he/she maintains one star status every semester.
Another example would be a student currently at three star
status. If the student earns 96 points, he/she would move from
three star to four star status. The first 64 points counts towards maintaining the minimum
requirements. The additional points count towards the next star level.
The bottom line is that if you've already achieved one
star level or higher, the first 64 points of the next semester
count towards maintenance of your star level and will not be
taken into account when you submit your points at the end of the
next semester.
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