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Midwood GO Card

What is a GO card ?

It is a card used to track credits students earn for extracurricular activities which they also use to apply for Arista & Archon.

What does a GO card look like ?

How much does a GO card cost ?

It costs $5, and can be purchased in the school store.

What is the money I paid for the card used for ?

The fees you pay for your GO card go towards Midwood clubs & activities. They help fund supplies for many of the 100 clubs & activities.

What is the benefit of having a GO card ?

After earning a set amount of credits, you will turn in the card to become a member of the Arista / Archon

How do I fill one out ?

You will list all of your activities on the list. Your advisor will include the number of credits you earned and then sign off on it. There are two sides, so you have to fill out both. They need to be

How do I know how many credits I have earned ?

GO cards are filled at the end of each semester. You will earn a different number of credits based on 1) your role & 2) how many times you attended an activity. It might be a good idea to talk to the advisor of your activity beforehand to learn how many credits will be offered. The cards will be signed and approved by the advisor.

How much GO credit will I earn in different activities ?

Using the reference chart below, the faculty advisor of an activity or the teacher for whom a student has worked must determine the number of credits to be granted
Credits should be awarded within the allowable range based on quality and quantity of service. Please keep in mind that the figures given below are based on one semester of service. The person giving the credit is to enter the name of the activity, the number of credits and his/her signature in the appropriate spaces on the G.O. card which the student will present.
When all credits have been entered on the G.O card stub, the student will deliver it to room 131.
The G.O. cards will be kept on file in room 131.

*Special Notes*

Service credit is not to be given or recorded unless the student is a G.O. member and the credit is entered on a G.O. card.
Service credit is not to be given for students who are in service because of a medical excuse from Physical Education

Service Credit Reference Chart

Secretaries and Squads Credits
Personal teacher monitors…………………………………….5-10
Library Squad………………………………………………..10-20
Office Monitors……………………………………………...10-15

Students Government
Mayor City Offices
Mayor…………………….…………………………..25-35
Comptroller…………………………………………..25-35
Class Presidents & Vice Presidents …………………………....15-25
Non-Voting Positions …..…….…………………..……………10-20

School Activities

Dramatic Play…………………………………………………….6-15
SING, Kwanzaa, Latin Fest, Asian Fest, Caribbean Fest (per event)

Commissioners…………………………………………….…25-30
Leaders…………….…………………………………………15-20
Members…………...…………………………………………10-15

Athletic Teams

Varsity & Junior Varsity (Season)……………………………20-30
Manager & Captains (Season)………………………………..15-20

Argus

Editor-in-Chief……………………………………………….15-20
Editorial Staff………………..………………………….……15-20
Staff…………………………………………………………..10-15

School Publications

Editor-in-Chief……………………………………………….15-20
Editorial Staff………………..………………………….……15-20
Staff…………………………………………………………..10-15

School Clubs

Officers………………………….……………2 credits per meeting
Members………………………………………1 credit per meeting

Single Events (Orientation, Open House, Tours etc...).........................5
Academic Teams

Captains and Co-Captains (Season)…….……………………20-30
Team members (Season)……………………………………..15-20

What is ARISTA & ARCHON, and why should I join?

Arista and Archon are nationally recognized societies that honor academic achievement and service to the school. Colleges and potential employers greatly value membership in these prestigious organizations. Those who get accepted can feel a sense of pride in their accomplishments. You can, too!

ARISTA rewards juniors and seniors for academic achievement and some service at Midwood High School. Junior applicants must have achieved an overall average of 93% over five semesters and shown a record of service to the school. Senior applicants must have an average of 90% over seven semesters, with similar service requirements. All applicants for ARISTA undergo a character check in which administrators and faculty familiar with students’ academic and service records evaluate their suitability. Upon successful completion of these requirements, prospective members are inducted into ARISTA.

ARCHON honors students committed to serving the Midwood High School community. Any sophomore, junior, or senior earning at least 105 service credits can apply for ARCHON. Many methods of accumulating service credit exist. They include involvement in sports teams, clubs, performing arts, student government, and working as monitors for teachers and administrative staff. Contributing to school in this way offers multiple benefits, such as self-satisfaction, helping others, and getting familiar with the faculty and the inner workings of the school. You must purchase a G.O. card for EVERY term of service. Service credits must be recorded on your G.O. card with the proper signature of the faculty or administrator advisor. Return your completed G.O. card to the Records Office, room 131. It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of how many service credits accumulated each term. Prospective members also undergo a character investigation in which administrators and faculty familiar with the applicants evaluate their suitability. Upon successful completion of these requirements, the applicants are inducted into ARCHON.

When are applications for Arista & Archon posted & due ?

Applications for Arista & Archon are posted by the Guidance counselor to their Official Class Google Classroom in the Fall Semester. The applications are usually due by January 31st of that school year.