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composed of seniors chosen through application/
interview. The intense coursework stresses critical
thinking and debate, primary research, and the
attendance of cultural events; students earn Social
Studies and an English credit.
One quarter of the school year is dedicated to studying
each of the following disciplines: psychology,
philosophy, anthropology and sociology. Corresponding
literature and writing components complement each
discipline. This intense course is student-centered with
a strong emphasis on discussion, debate, critical
thinking skills and research. The class meets for a
double period daily, or 100 minutes.
Under the guidance of an advisor, students will
complete an extensive, 40-50 page research paper over
a period of four months on a controversial issue of
his/her choice. Students conduct both primary and
secondary research.
Students are required to attend a minimum of three
cultural events per quarter. These cultural events
consist of experiences outside of Hudson such as
attending plays and lectures or touring museums. The
culminating cultural event is a weeklong educational
class trip to New York City.
Students who wish to apply for New Dimensions are
evaluated first by the Hudson High School staff
members. Students are then evaluated by the New
Dimensions team and are selected following an
interview. The faculty feedback and interview help
determine the student’s maturity, integrity and
academic curiosity to participate in a challenging
discussion and research-based course.
Fee: Paperback books, not to exceed $30
The student is responsible for the cost of the NYC trip
(travel, hotel & meals).
JOURNALISM 1 NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grade 10-12)
Students learn journalism history, law and ethics, as
well as how to write for the media. Select articles will
be considered for publication in The Explorer
newspaper.
Sophomores and juniors successfully completing
Journalism I Newspaper Production would be eligible to
take Newspaper Journalism II Newspaper Production
and/or Broadcast Journalism the following year.
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JOURNALISM 2 NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 11-12)
Prerequisite: Journalism 1 Newspaper Production
Junior and seniors learn editing and page design skills,
serve as editors, and brainstorm ideas to write and
publish six issues of The Explorer newspaper. Students
will learn how to use the publishing program, Adobe
InDesign, and how to design paper layouts during their
first quarter. Students are required to solicit advertising
to support the paper. Some after-school time will be
required to help meet deadlines during productions
periods.
JOURNALISM 3 NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION
(Full year, 1 credit, Grade 12)
Prerequisite: Newspaper Production
These seniors learn advanced editing and page design
skills, serve as editors, and brainstorm ideas to write
and publish six issues of The Explorers newspaper, in
conjunction with the journalism II class. Students are
required to solicit advertising to support the paper.
Some after-school time also will be required to help
meet deadlines during production periods.
SCIENCE FICTION
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 10-12)
What if the government manufactured people on
assembly lines like automobiles? What if the humans of
the future split into two different races? What if the
military genetically engineered genius children to fight
an alien race? Science fiction is the speculative genre
that explores limitless possibilities and is often based on
current events. Major works include The Time Machine
and Brave New World, and a choice novel unit. Writing
consists of literary analysis, a short story, and various
writing responses. So if you really want to understand
the ending of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey,
science fiction is the class for you.
Fee: Students purchase paperbacks not to exceed
$35.00