National Honor Society

National Honor Society -- Current Members 

Nicolet's chapter of National Honor Society meets on a monthly basis,  select Fridays before school in F-128.  Specific meeting dates will be publicized via announcements and on the TV-Trons throughout the school.

Watch your e-mail for volunteer opportunities! Members must complete 25 service hours (10 hours for Fall inductees) in order to receive a graduation cord. This includes 20 for the organization of your choice and 5 hours completed for the school.  See Ms. Reinhart in the High School office or Ms. Littig if you are interested in helping out with registration and back-to-school activities.

Not receiving e-mails?  Check with Ms. Mueller to make sure she has a valid e-mail address for you!

Volunteer Record Forms
NHS current members: Please remember to download this form before you participate in a volunteer activity. Forms can be returned to me in D-111 or to our secretary, Ariel Zangwill.

Bylaws and Cover Sheet
The bylaws list selection procedures, member responsibilities, and causes for dismissal. All members must submit a signed cover sheet to Ms. Mueller in order to be entered on the rolls.

National Honor Society -- Invited Applicants

Schedule for Spring Applictions:  Letters will be sent out the week of March 12, with mandatory information meetings in the Community Room on Tuesday, March 20 (2:35 pm) and Wednesday, March 21 (6:55 am). Applications will be sent via e-mail to all meeting attendees.

Selection for National Honor Society is held twice a year; once in the spring for juniors, and once in the fall for seniors.  Application is by invitation only; students are invited based on:

a.   Six months of attendance at Nicolet High School (as per NASSP rules)

b.    Grade point average: 3.33 on 4.67 scale (unweighted) or 4.17 on 5.83 scale (weighted)

c.    No unexcused absences or suspensions from school

d.  No violations of the academic integrity code

e.    Once invited, student must attend a mandatory meeting to review application procedures (time
announced prior to selection) before they are allowed to enter the selection
process; students who do not attend the meeting will not be included in the selection process.

Criteria for Selection:

Scholarship:  evaluated based on GPA/academic achievements during a student's tenure at Nicolet

Service:  work done in service for charitable organization, without renumeration or other demonstrable benefit to student; preferably demonstrated in a variety of areas/consistently over time.

Leadership:  a role in which student directs/supports the development of an activity, particularly those activities that benefit the larger community or help encourage the growth of group members, or in which student demonstrates unusual initiative and/or problem-solving skills; preferably demonstrated in a variety of areas/consistently over time.

Character:  Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations; graciously; consistently exemplified desirable qualities of behavior; upholds principles of morality and ethics; cooperates by complying with school regulation; demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others.

Please note:  the National Honor Society adviser does not serve as a member of the selection committee, but can answer general questions regarding selection procedures.

NHS Application Need-To-Know Guide
Check here for how to obtain an application, the steps to submitting an application, and directions on formatting an application/writing the application essay.