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INTRODUCTION

Fine and performing arts are an important and integral part of the curriculum and extracurricular student activities. Arts and
music touches nearly all students K-12.

o Many Hudson High School students garnered Scholastic Art Awards. The art electives include Graphics, Drawing, AP
art, photography (advanced and beginner), ceramics, mixed media, painting (advanced and beginner), art I, advanced art,
AP studio art, and yearbook.

o General music is incorporated into the curriculum at all elementary grades. Orchestra begins in 4th grade; band begins in
5th grade. Vocal performance groups offered at East Woods include 4th grade choir, East Woods Singers, and East
Woods Ensemble. The Middle School offers middle school choir and a middle school play.

o Collaborative efforts with experts in their field:
o Middle School curriculum includes Actors in Residence from The Great Lakes Theater to expand student
knowledge by combining arts and education together in a week-long stage experience
o Sponsored by the PTO, authors of children’s books annually visit elementary schools

o Video: Video is an important component of 21st century communications. HHS offers Digital Video Production. At the
High School, Middle School and East Woods, students program and present morning announcements using studio and
video technology.

A well-rounded education includes a wide variety of opportunities including student leadership, real-world learning, co-
curricular and extracurricular opportunities.

o Hudson High School emphasizes student leadership in all aspects of student life, including but not limited to 46 clubs,
Student Government, Junior Leadership, Student to Student programs, such as HUDDLE and MOSAIC, and the Hudson
Leadership Conference

o Peer Collaboration is a new initiative at Hudson High School that offers students the opportunity to engage as mentors,
and tutors, while working with teachers for course credit

o Entrepreneurial and business challenges like” Shark Tank” provides students real-world experience. Business plan
winners receive start-up money from an anonymous Hudson donor, with support from the University of Akron Research
Foundation, and ArchAngels.

o High school activities such as Mock Trial, Model UN, Science Olympiad, Academic Challenge, Mu Alpha Theta Math
Honor Society, and the JA Titan Challenge provide opportunities for students to excel beyond the classroom

o Middle School Clubs include 4KIDS, Drama Club, Ski Club, Student-to-Student, and Yearbook
o 4KIDS - Middle School Student Council emphasizes student leadership and service
o Leader In Me – Develops leadership skills through the implementation of the 7 Habits of Happy Kids and 7 Habits of

Highly Effective Teens in preschool through grade 8
o Advisor/Advisee program – Hudson Middle School program that assigns small groups of students to a single staff

member for all three years
o Strong athletics participation: Over 50% of the students in grades 7-12 are student athletes
o HHS boasts 27 High School Boys and Girls Sports, a Rugby Club and a Boys Volleyball Club.

A variety of services provide options to ensure all students receive individualized instruction, enrichment and support.

o Gifted programing for students in grades 3-8
o English as a Second Language
o Preschool for students with and without disabilities
o Mental wellness programs: Red Flags Program – assists staff to identify students who may be struggling with social or

emotional problems; Positive Behavior Intervention Support, K-12, Zones of Regulation, PBIS (Positive Behavior,
Intervention, Supports).
o Partnered with community to bring education, awareness, resources, and expand parent partnerships to advocate for
students who struggle or could potentially struggle with drug and alcohol addictions.

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