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academic component has been focusing on through Students who wish to apply for New Dimensions are
in-depth research projects and real world evaluated first by the Hudson High School staff
experience. Finally, in this class, students have the members. Students are then evaluated by the New
rare opportunity to develop collegial relationships Dimensions team and are selected following an
with diverse professionals that further enhance interview. The faculty feedback and interview help
their personal and educational development. determine the student’s maturity, integrity and
academic curiosity to participate in a challenging
Course Fee: $450 discussion and research-based course.

NEW DIMENSIONS Fee: Paperback books, not to exceed $30
The student is responsible for the cost of the NYC trip
(Full year, CCP Course through Hiram College: 2 HHS (travel, hotel & meals).
Credits; 1 English, 1 Social Studies, Grade 12) (4 CCP
hours in interdisciplinary/humanities)
Prerequisite: Evaluation of student application,
Interview.

New Dimensions is a rigorous, interdisciplinary
Humanities course that consists of psychology,
philosophy, anthropology and sociology. This
selective program, taught by Social Studies and
English faculty, is 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: CLASSICS TO CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE
psychology, philosophy, anthropology and

sociology. Corresponding literature and writing (1 semester, ½ credit, Grade 12)

components complement each discipline. This “A classic is a book that has never finished saying
intense course is student-centered with a strong what it has to say” (Italo Calvino). Focusing on
emphasis on discussion, debate, critical thinking thematic units including love, death, and morality,
skills and research. The class meets for a double students will explore the complexities of humanity
period daily, or 100 minutes. through classic and contemporary

Under the guidance of an advisor, students will literature. Students will select from a variety of

complete an extensive, 40-50 page research paper units based on both teacher and student interest.

over a period of four months on a controversial Writing assignments will range from self-reflection

issue of his/her choice. Students conduct both and literary analysis to creative pieces. Monty

primary and secondary research. Python and Douglas Adams aren’t the only ones

Students are required to attend a minimum of three who know the meaning of life. This course meets
cultural events per quarter. These cultural events the English requirement for seniors taking semester
consist of experiences outside of Hudson such as courses.

attending plays and lectures or touring Fee: paperbacks not to exceed $30
museums. The culminating cultural event is a

weeklong educational class trip to New York City.

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