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AP CALCULUS BC Course for Career Students only:

(Full year, 1 credit) MATH FOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors
Precalculus OR AP Calculus AB (Full year, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Career Education Auto
This course will follow the AP Calculus BC curriculum as Technologies
defined by the College Board. It is equivalent to two
semesters (or a full year) of college level calculus. The course will survey HS level mathematics in a
Students are required to take the AP exam in May. workshop format. Applications to the automotive field
and other vocations will be investigated. Students will
Fees: AP exam fee, $92.00 prepare for the OGT, SAT, ACT, and other vocational
entrance exams.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

9th Grade: 10th Grade: the playing performances of the Wind Ensemble,
High School Band High School Band Concert Band, and Blue and White Symphonic Bands.
Hudson Band Dancers Hudson Band Dancers As a prerequisite of this course, ALL BAND STUDENTS
Orchestra Orchestra MUST ATTEND BAND CAMP in August. The Hudson
Choir Choir High School “Swing” Marching Band focuses on the
11th Grade: 12th Grade: development of the marching and playing skills needed
High School Band High School Band in the execution of the varied style of shows presented
Hudson Band Dancers Hudson Band Dancers each week during the football season. During a typical
Orchestra Orchestra season the marching band will perform at 10 football
Choir Choir games, 4 band shows, and a professional football game.
Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Rehearsals are during the school day, one period a day,
Advanced Musical Theatre Advanced Musical Theatre four days a week. There is also a required Wednesday
Music Creation Music Creation evening practice. Attendance at all rehearsals and
AP Music Theory AP Music Theory performances is a requirement of the course.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Blue and White
Symphonic Bands begin in November immediately after
HIGH SCHOOL BAND the conclusion of the football activities. The practices
will be the same as marching season, but without the
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 9-12) Wednesday night rehearsals. In an attempt to meet the
Prerequisite: Attendance at Band Camp in August. various needs of the students, placement into any of
these ensembles is determined by a playing audition
The Hudson High Band is open to all brass, woodwind, that is scheduled at the end of marching season. This is
and percussion students, grades 9-12. During the fall of not an exclusionary procedure, but one of determining
the year, the emphasis is on the Hudson High “Swing” the most appropriate starting place. As skills improve,
Marching Band. The remainder of the year focuses on the student has available to them the challenge system,
which enables changes in both seating position and

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