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both a Social Studies and an English credit. One quarter a week-long educational class trip to New York City. The
of the school year is dedicated to studying each of the student is responsible for the cost of the trip.
following disciplines: Psychology, Philosophy,
Anthropology and Sociology. Corresponding literature Students who wish to apply for New Dimensions are
and writing components including literary analysis, and evaluated first by the Hudson High School staff
multi-genre response complement each discipline. This members. Students are then evaluated by the New
intense course is student-centered with a strong Dimensions team and are selected following an
emphasis on discussion, debate, critical thinking skills interview process. The faculty feedback and interview
and research. The class meets for a double period daily, help determine the student's maturity, integrity and
or 100 minutes. Under the guidance of an advisor, academic curiosity to participate in a challenging
students will complete an extensive, 30-40 page discussion and research-based course. 30 students are
research paper, over a period of four months, on a selected.
controversial issues of his/her choice. Students conduct Students are asked to purchase Hamlet, Man’s Search
both primary and secondary research. Students are For Meaning, Lord of the Flies and Tuesdays with
required to attend a minimum of three cultural events Morrie for a total of ~$30.00.
per quarter. These cultural events consist of
experiences outside of Hudson such as attending plays
and lectures or touring museums—a corresponding
writing assignment from each of these three events is
required each quarter. The culminating cultural event is
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