Edison Organizations 2020-2021

Organization	Advisor's	Day	Frequency	Google Classroom Code	Mission Statement
HOSA	Dr. M. Savitzky	Wednesday	1st & 3rd week of the Month	Contact adviser –for membership gqjovmd	The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science education students, therefore helping the student meet the needs of the healthcare community.
KEY CLUB	E. Loveras	Monday or Friday	1st & 3rd week of the Month	Contact adviser	Key Club members around the world are learning how to lead and stand for what is right through service and volunteerism. In partnership with their local Kiwanis club, high school students are making a positive impact at Edison and abroad as they serve others in their schools and communities.
MODEL UN	P. Baker & D. Ragavanis	TBD	TBD	Contact advisers	Model United Nations (MUN) is an authentic simulation of the UN General Assembly, or other multilateral body which introduces students to the world of diplomacy, negotiation and decision making.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY	M. Petroutsos	Monday or Friday	Once a Month	Contact adviser – application needed for membership	Our mission includes giving back to the community through service and participation, while training the leaders of tomorrow for a bright future. We promote members to exemplify the highest standards of scholarship, leadership, service and character. We offer peer tutoring to assist struggling students achieve success in content areas and assessments.
NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY	Please email Mr. Haripersaud at nharipersaud@schools.nyc.gov or nharipersaud@taehs.org for more information.				Our mission is to honor student achievement and leadership in career & technical education, promote educational excellence, award scholarships, enhance career opportunities for the NTHS membership and to be the international leader in providing recognition for excellence.
NYS SCIENCE HONOR SOCIETY	S. Lee & A. Ferreira	Thursday	Twice a Month	jwnxfll	Our mission is to encourage student interest and understanding of science and science-related careers, as well as to recognize the academic achievement in science of high school students.
ROBOTICS TEAM	S. Zainule	Mon-Fri 3pm – 7pm	Weekly	Contact Adviser	Edison Robotics team affords a wide variety of learning opportunities using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts. Student Activities includes collaboration, think computationally, troubleshooting, and to be innovative - all fundamental skills for 21st century learners and, eventually, 21st-century robotics professionals.
SKILLS USA	J. Kalloo	As Needed	Determined by Organization	Contact adviser – application needed for membership	SkillsUSA improves the quality of America’s skilled workforce through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training. SkillsUSA enhances the lives and careers of students, instructors and industry representatives as they strive to be champions at work.
STUDENT COUNCIL ASSOCIATION	E. DellaBonta	Monday	Twice a Month	Contact adviser – application needed for membership	The Student Council is in charge of overseeing all extracurricular activities within the school community. The executive officers and members act as liaisons between the student body and school administration. The Student Council helps plan trips, clubs and other school-wide activities.
YEARBOOK	S. Baker	As needed	Determined by Organization	Contact Adviser (SENIORS ONLY)	The Yearbook Committee assists the Senior Class Advisor in planning the current Senior Class’ Yearbook development.