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intense coursework stresses critical thinking and
Service Learning is a unique course that combines
the disciplines of social studies and English with debate, primary research, and the attendance of
cultural events; students earn both a Social Studies
application in service to the community. Three days
and an English credit. One quarter of the school
a week, Service Learning offers students selections
from classical and contemporary literature that year is dedicated to studying each of the following
disciplines: Psychology, Philosophy, Anthropology
focus on the nature of humankind and society, and
and Sociology. Corresponding literature and
the human condition. The social studies
component of Service Learning focuses largely on writing components including literary analysis, and
multi-genre response complement each discipline.
current affairs. General areas of study include U.S.
This intense course is student-centered with a
domestic policy, U.S. foreign policy, global issues,
strong emphasis on discussion, debate, critical
social issues, local issues (Ohio and Hudson-based),
thinking skills and research. The class meets for a
the criminal justice system and consumer finance
double period daily, or 100 minutes. Under the
(which will fulfill the state requirement for a
consumer finance credit). The method of inquiry guidance of an advisor, students will complete an
extensive, 30-40 page research paper, over a
will focus more on project-based learning and
student choice. The course additionally focuses on period of four months, on a controversial issues of
his/her choice. Students conduct both primary and
the contemporary issues of diversity, tolerance,
secondary research. Students are required to
and social justice through critical thinking,
oral/written presentations, discussions, and attend a minimum of three cultural events per
quarter. These cultural events consist of
debates. The other two days a week students are
experiences outside of Hudson such as attending
engaged in meaningful human-centered service at
a community agency. It is through this agency that plays and lectures or touring museums—a
corresponding writing assignment from each of
students receive a "hands-on" experience of what
these three events is required each quarter. The
the academic component has been focusing on
through in-depth research projects and real world culminating cultural event is a week-long
educational class trip to New York City. The student
experience. Finally, in this class, students have the
is responsible for the cost of the trip.
rare opportunity to develop collegial relationships

with diverse professionals that further enhance Students who wish to apply for New Dimensions
their personal and educational development. are evaluated first by the Hudson High School staff

Course Fee: $450 members. Students are then evaluated by the New
Dimensions team and are selected following an
interview process. The faculty feedback/interview
NEW DIMENSIONS
help determine the student's maturity, integrity
(Full year, Honors level, 2 credits: 1 English, 1 Social and academic curiosity to participate in this
Studies, Grade 12) Prerequisite: Application, challenging discussion/research-based course of 30
teacher recommendation & interview. students. Students are asked to purchase Hamlet,
Man’s Search For Meaning, Lord of the Flies and
New Dimensions is a rigorous, interdisciplinary
Tuesdays with Morrie…~$30.00.
Humanities course that consists of Psychology,

Philosophy, Anthropology and Sociology. This
selective program, team taught by Social Studies

and English faculty, is composed of 30 seniors

chosen through application and interview. The

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