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INTRODUCTION
o Students using 3-D technologies, such as Zspaces to engage in learning.
o Examples of unique Hudson High School programs that provide rigor and meaning for students:
o Service Learning – Recognized by Ohio as the model program, this course combines the disciplines of Social
Studies and English with application in service to the community. Students receive a “hands-on” experience
through real-world experience.
o New Dimensions – Interdisciplinary humanities course that includes psychology, philosophy, anthropology and
sociology.
o World Language – HHS offers six World Languages, including Spanish, Latin, French, German, Mandarin
Chinese, and American Sign Language.
o In 2015-2016, the Service Learning program logged over 13,000 hours of community service.
Fine and performing arts are an important and integral part of the curriculum and extracurricular student activities. Arts and
music touches nearly all students K-12.
o Many Hudson High School students garnered Scholastic Art Awards. The art electives include graphics, drawing, AP art,
photography (advanced and beginner), ceramics, mixed media, painting (advanced and beginner), art I, advanced art, AP
studio art, and yearbook.
o Several students in grades 5-8 received art awards from the Ohio Gifted Council.
o General music is incorporated into the curriculum at all elementary grades. Orchestra begins in 4th grade; band begins in
5th grade. Vocal performance groups offered at East Woods include 4th grade choir, East Woods Singers, and East
Woods Ensemble. The middle school offers middle school choir and a middle school play.
o Hudson Middle School offers electives in the arts that go beyond band, choir, and orchestra.
o Collaborative efforts with experts in their field:
o Middle School curriculum includes Actors in Residence from The Great Lakes Theater to expand student
knowledge by combining arts and education together in a week-long stage experience.
o Sponsored by the PTO, authors of children’s books annually visit elementary schools.
o Video: Video is an important component of 21st century communications. HHS offers Digital Video Production. At the
High School, Middle School and East Woods, students program and present morning announcements using studio and
video technology.
A well-rounded education includes a wide variety of opportunities including student leadership, real-world learning, co-
curricular and extracurricular opportunities.
o Hudson High School emphasizes student leadership in all aspects of student life, including but not limited to 46 clubs,
Student Government, Junior Leadership, Student to Student programs, such as HUDDLE, and the Hudson Leadership
Conference (which is student led).
o Peer Collaboration is an initiative at Hudson High School that offers students the opportunity to engage as mentors, and
tutors, while working with teachers for course credit.
o Entrepreneurial and business challenges like” Shark Tank” provides students real-world experience. Business plan
winners receive start-up money from an anonymous Hudson donor, with support from the University of Akron Research
Foundation, and ArchAngels.
o High school activities such as Mock Trial, Model UN, Science Olympiad, Academic Challenge, Mu Alpha Theta Math
Honor Society, and the JA Titan Challenge provide opportunities for students to excel beyond the classroom.
o Middle School Clubs include 4KIDS, Drama Club, Ski Club, Student-to-Student, and Yearbook.
o 4KIDS - Middle School Student Council emphasizes student leadership and service.
o Leader In Me – Develops leadership skills through the implementation of the 7 Habits of Happy Kids and 7 Habits of
Highly Effective Teens in preschool through grade 8.
o Advisor/Advisee program – Hudson Middle School program that assigns small groups of students to a single staff
member for all three years.
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