High School Participation Recognition
This recognition is given annually to any Nebraska high school whose music programs demonstrate high involvement in music courses and activities. This recognizes the effectiveness of programs that offer attractive music curricula as well as those that excel in the recruitment and retention of students.
Schools which meet the criteria will hold the award for three years, during which time they may be reapply for the award at the same or different level of membership. If selected the school agrees to serve NMEA as resource* on the topics of programming, scheduling, recruitment and retention of music students if called upon.
Eligibility Requirements
All music staff must be members of NMEA.
Nebraska public or parochial schools which are part of the NSAA School Membership are eligible.
Criteria
Classification is determined by NSAA Music Classification (9-11 enrollment from previous year)
0-74 - Class D
level 1 Exemplary 75%
level 2 Exceptional 65%
level 3 Noteworthy 55%
75-149 Class C
level 1 Exemplary 75%
level 2 Exceptional 65%
level 3 Noteworthy 55%
150-299 Class B
level 1 Exemplary 60%
level 2 Exceptional 50%
level 3 Noteworthy 40%
300-599 Class A
level 1 Exemplary 45%
level 2 Exceptional 40%
level 3 Noteworthy 35%
600 and above Class AA
level 1 Exemplary 35%
level 2 Exceptional 30%
level 3 Noteworthy 25%
Deadline
All award applications must be postmarked no later than October 15 and must be mailed to Roger Thaden, Membership/Mentoring Programs, 2816 Ponca, Lincoln, NE 68506-4015.
Application Procedure
The enclosed application must be signed and verified by the high school principal or Activities Director.
Only 9-12 students may be counted, and each student may only be counted once. For example, if John Doe is enrolled in both vocal and instrumental music classes, he may only be counted once total.
For further questions contact:
Roger Thaden, Membership/Mentoring Programs
2816 Ponca
Lincoln, NE 68506-4015
rthaden@lps.org
402.483.1088
Serving as a resource might include examples of:
•how scheduling allows students to stay involved in music
•how the school, administration and faculty recruit students into their music department
•what kind of curriculum is used to retain students
NMEA agrees to allow ample time for schools to comply to this request.
