Old Town High School NHS
Process of Appeal
The description below provides information on requesting an appeal in cases of non-selection to NHS.
Contact the chapter adviser: The first step is to speak with the NHS advisers. The advisers are the members of the faculty council that facilitate the selection process, but do not vote on selection. The advisers may be able to offer more information on decisions made regarding the student. The advisers can also provide information on the formal process for appeals.
Filing a Formal Appeal: An student or parent may make a written appeal to the building principal. The appeal must be in writing and must state the reason for the appeal. Appeals must be registered with the principal within one week of the notice of non-selection. The principal will schedule a hearing for the appeal. The principal and two assistant principals will hear the appeal and investigate the concerns presented. Based on the information provided in the appeal, the administration team may choose to consult with the faculty council and/or chapter adviser. They also have the authority to request the faculty council to reconsider the case if they feel that a technical or procedural mistake has been made. The principal and assistant principals are given final authority on whether to reject or overturn an appeal. Parents will be notified on the final decision within one week of the appeal hearing.