VOLUNTEER SERVICE CREDIT:

Neenah High School believes that a well-rounded education is one that allows students to explore their academic interests while also experiencing the benefits of engaging in activities that support the community in which they live.  Because of this belief, NHS encourages all students to complete 35 hours of volunteer service by the conclusion of their senior year. If students wish to further pursue community service opportunities beyond the recommended 35 hours, they may earn the following:

80 hours = students will receive one-half elective credit towards graduation, grade earned will be pass rather than a letter grade

250 hours = students will receive a youth service high honor cord and recognition at graduation

WORK BASED LEARNING: 

The Work-Based Learning course is designed to provide students an opportunity to receive credit towards graduation for their experiences in the workplace paired with monthly class Seminars.

This course acknowledges that part-time employment is a valuable way to provide students with real-world learning through a partnership with local business and industry. Benefits include career exploration, development of problem-solving, communication, and life skills, an opportunity for paid employment, and providing job experience for a resume.

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP: 

Wisconsin's Youth Apprenticeship program is a part of a statewide School-to-Work initiative. It is designed for high school students who want hands-on learning in an occupational area at a worksite along with classroom instruction.

This one or two-year elective program combines academic and career and technical instruction with mentored on-the-job learning. Students work 10 to 20 hours per week / 450 hours for 1 year or 900 hours for a 2 year program. Employers provide wages, worker's compensation, competency training, and mentoring.

Upon successful completion of the program, the Department of Workforce Development issues a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency. 

All post-secondary options are still open to students: four-year university, two-year technical college, apprenticeship, other industry training programs, military, and/or employment.