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INTRODUCTION

At the center of the District’s services are the instructional programs. The District offers regular instructional programs daily to
students in grades pre-kindergarten to twelve. The District served approximately 653 identified students who need specially
designed programs. These students received services through the wide array of special education programs offered in the District.

Finally, there are numerous academic and athletic programs for students, providing them with a number of enriching experiences.
The District provides, through its Community Education and Recreation Department, a community-wide recreation program
during the school year and throughout the summer months. The programs and activities provide a lifetime of memories for
Hudson’s students.

Major Curricular Initiatives - Fiscal Year 2015

Our district’s academic program provides opportunities for all students to reach their full potential. Some of our celebrations
are:

o The Class of 2015 has 32 National Merit Scholars, based on PSAT scores
o HHS offers 22 Advanced Placement Classes: 658 students completed 1522 AP exams with 83.6% scoring a “3” or higher.

Performance earned HHS national rankings by Newsweek, Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report Exceptional
College Entrance Exam scores.
o 96% of the class of 2015 took the ACT. The mean ACT score in math 25.8, English 26.4, with an overall composite mean
26.4. The state of Ohio mean in math 20.8, English 20.4, with an Ohio mean composite at 21.0.
o Hudson Middle School consistently ranks in the top 5 Middle Schools in the state.
o Technology: Curriculum incorporates digital learning and technology beginning with the youngest students. Students
have access to computer labs and work stations in all of the media centers. i-Pads are used in grades K, 1, and 2. Google
Chrome Books are utilized by students and teachers in grades 3-12. The student to computer device ratio is approximately
1:1.25 students (one device to 1.25 students sharing).
o Environmental Sustainability: Recycling responsibility takes place K-12. HHS curriculum includes use of the
Environmental Land Lab. McDowell Arboretum provides an outdoor environmental science education resource for
elementary students. Our schools also have an Energy Star rating.
o Entrepreneurship Education: HHS hosts the Northeast Ohio SEE Conference for Science, Engineering and
Entrepreneurship in partnership with Ashland University. East Woods students participate in “Lemonade Day,” a national
program that teaches students entrepreneurial and business skills. Fourth grade students create and launch their own
business. Ellsworth Hill students work with high school students on entrepreneurship projects. High School students
participate in BELIEVE IN OHIO, a STEM bridge to Ohio’s innovation economy of the future by growing Ohio’s next
generation of entrepreneurs.
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 2014-2015, the Service Learning program logged over 14,000 hours of community service.

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