Honor Societies

NHS is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an "honor roll", NHS recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921. 

The Eastchester High School NHS Handbook, which includes the NHS Constitution and EHS Bylaws,  explains the purpose, process, and expectations of membership. If we can answer any questions, please reach out to either of us....We are happy to help!

Ms. Brauer and Ms. Cozzi

The English Honor Society looks to recognize academic success in English as well as a passion for reading and writing that extends beyond the classroom.  Students will submit original work for in-house and national writing contests, seek publication in local and national periodicals, and participate in community outreach events.

Academic:  Maintains a 90 average in both English and cumulative average in other subjects over the first five semesters of high school.

Character:  Excellent academic character (no plagiarism), active enrollment and participation in The Eaglet, Forum, or Poetry Club.

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is a society sponsored by the AATSP (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese). The purpose is to honor those students who have maintained high grades and have a deep interest in Spanish and to develop further appreciation in the students of the culture and customs of the Hispanic people.

The following is a checklist of specific requirements needed to be fulfilled in order to be qualified for membership:

• Student is currently enrolled in a Spanish class
• Student must be enrolled in the 3rd year of Spanish or higher and plan to continue taking Spanish next year
• Student must have a 92 or higher average in Spanish and must be in good academic standing (80 GPA)
• Student must be an active member of the Spanish Club (attendance records are checked)
• Student must commit to SHS and attend all meetings and activities
• Student must commit to peer tutoring

The Rho Kappa Social Studies National Honor Society is sponsored by the National Council for Social Studies. The purpose of the honor society is to recognize students’ achievement in social studies and to foster student interest in the field. The organization encourages student involvement in community service and social studies related educational opportunities. Students are required to have a record of active civic engagement or involvement in the field of social studies,  a 90 grade point average, and a 90 average in their social studies classes in order to qualify.

The Art Honor Society consists of individuals who are passionate about the arts. Our mission is to participate in a number of activities and events within the community that involve outreach programs through the arts. Students complete 10 hours of community service by either participating in art based community projects, fundraising, mural making, or curating student art exhibitions. 

The following are highlighted events that the AHS participates in.

• The senior fashion show: Working with the PTA’s yearly theme, AHS students spend hours after school brainstorming, designing and then making the centerpieces.

• Holiday Stocking Grams: AHS designs and creates about 200 stockings that are delivered to students and teachers. Students purchase stockings with a note and AHS packs the hand-made stockings with candy which are delivered to classrooms.

• Welcome Spring: AHS handcrafts hundreds of paper flowers and creates centerpieces to decorate the dining hall to welcome Spring on March 21 and 22. This coincides with our Spring Bake Sale. All the proceeds we raise are used to purchase art and crafts supplies for P.S 111’s art program which is an underfunded elementary school in NYC. 

Formerly known as Modern Music Masters, Tri-M is a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).  Tri-M serves to foster, promote, and recognize musical excellence and leadership skills through musical performances and community service.  Requirements for membership in Tri-M include:

• Be a member of one of the school's performing ensembles.
• Be a member of one of the school's extracurricular ensembles.
• Maintain a B or better average in school.
• Maintain an A average in music class.
• Participate in the NYSSMA solo festival

The New York State Math Honor Society recognizes students, enhances knowledge and understanding, promotes mathematical leadership and encourages mathematical service. Students must have completed 10th grade mathematics and are currently enrolled in a mathematics class in 11th grade. Overall GPA of 85% and mathematics average over 90%.

-- The New York State Science Honor Society was established to recognize students who excel in science as well as service. 
---Membership selection is based upon science scholarship and personal character, and acceptance into the Society is contingent upon Science Department approval. 
-- Candidates must be sophomores, juniors or seniors who have completed two years of science with a scholastic science final average of 90%.  
-- In addition, they must complete five documented hours of peer tutoring after school and attend monthly meetings in Room 321.
-- Members will have the opportunity to participate in science-related activities -- our past activities include painting a mural in the science wing and hosting a science career fair with community members

The Lambda Alpha Beta Gamma National Business Honor Society promotes academic achievement in Business Education and fosters student interest in all facets of business. Students must have at least 3 high school credits of business classes by the time of the induction ceremony. Students must maintain a minimum of an 85 average overall, and earn no less than an 85 in any business class. Upstanding character, high morals, and integrity are imperative in order to be considered. Membership and active participation in community service and our two business clubs, Investment and Finance and Future Business Leaders of America are strongly encouraged. Please contact the Business Honor Society Advisor for more details. 

The Société Honoraire de Français (French National Honor Society) is an organization whose intent is to recognize high school students in the United States who have maintained excellent grades in at least three semesters of French language courses; this is done by induction into the organization.

The Italian National Honor Society is an organization whose intent is to recognize high school students in the United States who have maintained excellent grades in at least three semesters of French language courses; this is done by induction into the organization.