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literature that focus on the nature of humankind
SENIOR REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS and society, the human condition, the
Several semester courses are offered as options to philosophical basis of American government, and
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enable 12 graders to choose multiple courses for participatory citizenship. The course additionally
their experience from a variety of speaking, writing, focuses on the contemporary issues of discussions,
and literary coursework to meet the one credit and debates. The other two days a week students
requirement. Seniors NOT in AP English, New are engaged in meaningful human-centered service
Dimensions, Service Learning, or a CC+ course, must at a community agency. It is through this agency
take either Classics to Contemporary Literature or that students receive a “hands-on” experience of
Drama as Literature and then select from several what the academic component has been focusing
semester options offered to complete the 1-credit on through in-depth research projects and real
requirement. To enhance/enrich students’ English world experience. Finally, in this class, students
study, sophomores, juniors, and seniors may also have the rare opportunity to develop collegial
select from these options as additional coursework relationships with diverse professionals that
above the one credit yearly English requirement. further enhance their personal and educational
development.
CLASSICS TO CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE Fee: Paperback books, not to exceed $15
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grade 12)
NEW DIMENSIONS
“A classic is a book that has never finished saying
what it has to say” (Italo Calvino). Focusing on (Full year, 2 Honors-level Credits; 1 English, 1 Social
Studies, Grade 12)
thematic units including love, death, and morality,
Prerequisite: Evaluation of student application,
students will explore the complexities of humanity
through classic and contemporary literature. Interview.
Students will select from a variety of units based on New Dimensions is a rigorous, interdisciplinary
both teacher and student interest. Writing Humanities course that consists of psychology,
assignments will range from self-reflection and philosophy, anthropology and sociology. This
literary analysis to creative pieces. Monty Python selective program, taught by Social Studies and
and Douglas Adams aren’t the only who know the English faculty, is composed of seniors chosen
meaning of life. This course is required for seniors through application/ interview. The intense
taking semester courses. coursework stresses critical thinking and debate,
Fee: Students purchase paperbacks not to exceed primary research, and the attendance of cultural
$30 events; students earn Social Studies and an English
credit.
SERVICE LEARNING One quarter of the school year is dedicated to
studying each of the following disciplines:
(3 consecutive periods per day for full year, 3 psychology, philosophy, anthropology and
credits; 1 English; 1 Social Studies; 1 Service sociology. Corresponding literature and writing
Learning. Grade 12) components complement each discipline. This
Prerequisite: Application, teacher intense course is student-centered with a strong
recommendation, and interview. emphasis on discussion, debate, critical thinking
Service Learning is a unique course that combines skills and research. The class meets for a double
the disciplines of Social Studies and English with period daily, or 100 minutes.
application in service to the community. Three- Under the guidance of an advisor, students will
days a week, Service Learning offers students complete an extensive, 40-50 page research paper
selections from classical and contemporary
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