Spanish Honor Society

This club allows dedicated individuals interested in the Spanish culture to further expand their knowledge of history and tradition outside the classroom.

Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica

Membership is restricted to students enrolled in classes beyond the second year. Candidates must have achieved an average of an A-(90%) or above in Spanish. Candidates must maintain a general scholarship of 80% or above.

What is the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica?

The Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish and Portuguese and is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Formally organized as the Spanish National Honor Society in 1953, the name was changed in 1959. At present there are over 2,000 national and international chapters.

The purpose of the society is to recognize high achievement of high school student in the Spanish and Portuguese languages and the promote a continuing interest in Hispanic and Portuguese studies.

All secondary school of recognized standing are eligible for membership. Chapter sponsors must be active members of the AATSP. Annual membership is now $65.00 for continuing members. First time member should visit the AATSP web site for special prices at www.aatsp.org.

Any secondary school student who has maintained an average in the study of Spanish or Portuguese for a minimum of thee semesters is in 10th grade or higher is eligible. Definition of "honor grade" is left to the discretion of the individual sponsor but it should be remembered that the SHH is and honor society for those students of high academic achievement.