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● Ability to take advantage of the curricular and co- a week, Service Learning offers students selections
curricular opportunities in an academic setting from classical and contemporary literature that
focus on the nature of humankind and society, and
SENIOR REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS the human condition. The social studies component
of Service Learning focuses largely on current
Several semester courses are offered as options to enable affairs. General areas of study include U.S. domestic
12th graders to choose multiple courses for their policy, U.S. foreign policy, global issues, social
experience from a variety of speaking, writing, and literary issues, local issues (Ohio and Hudson-based), the
coursework to meet the one credit requirement. Seniors criminal justice system and consumer finance
NOT in AP English, New Dimensions, Service Learning, or (which will fulfill the state requirement for a
a CC+ course, must take either Classics to Contemporary consumer finance credit). The method of inquiry
Literature or Drama as Literature and then select from will focus more on project-based learning and
several semester options offered to complete the 1-credit student choice. The course additionally focuses on
requirement. To enhance/enrich students’ English study, the contemporary issues of diversity, tolerance, and
sophomores, juniors, and seniors may also select from social justice through critical thinking, oral/written
these options as additional coursework above the one presentations, discussions, and debates. The other
credit yearly English requirement. two days a week students are engaged in
meaningful human-centered service at a community
CLASSICS TO CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE agency. It is through this agency that students
receive a "hands-on" experience of what the
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grade 12) academic component has been focusing on through
in-depth research projects and real world
“A classic is a book that has never finished saying experience. Finally, in this class, students have the
what it has to say” (Italo Calvino). Focusing on rare opportunity to develop collegial relationships
thematic units including love, death, and morality, with diverse professionals that further enhance
students will explore the complexities of humanity their personal and educational development.
through classic and contemporary literature.
Students will select from a variety of units based on Course Fee: $450
both teacher and student interest. Writing
assignments will range from self-reflection and NEW DIMENSIONS
literary analysis to creative pieces. Monty Python
and Douglas Adams aren’t the only ones who know (Full year, CCP Course through Hiram College: 2 HHS
the meaning of life. This course meets the English Credits; 1 English, 1 Social Studies, Grade 12) (4 CCP
requirement for seniors taking semester courses. hours in interdisciplinary/humanities AND 4 CCP
hours in composition/writing for a total of 8 CCP
Fee: paperbacks not to exceed $30 credit hours)
Prerequisite:
SERVICE LEARNING Evaluation of student application, Interview.
(Full Year, 3 credits; 1 English; 1 Social Studies; 1 New Dimensions is a rigorous, interdisciplinary
Service Learning. Grade 12) Prerequisite: Humanities course that consists of psychology,
application, teacher recommendation & interview philosophy, anthropology and sociology. This
selective program, taught by Social Studies and
Service Learning is a unique course that combines English faculty, is composed of seniors chosen
the disciplines of social studies and English with through application/ interview. The intense
application in service to the community. Three days coursework stresses critical thinking and debate,
primary research, and the attendance of cultural
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