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

academic curiosity to participate in a challenging
NEW DIMENSIONS discussion and research-based course.

(Full year, CCP Course through Hiram College: 2 HHS
Fee: Paperback books, not to exceed $30
Credits; 1 English, 1 Social Studies, Grade 12) (4 CCP The student is responsible for the cost of the NYC trip
hours through Hiram College WRIT 15200: (travel, hotel & meals).
Composition in the Liberal Arts)
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:

psychology, philosophy, anthropology and
sociology. Corresponding literature and writing CLASSICS TO CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE
components complement each discipline. This (1 semester, ½ credit, Grade 12)
intense course is student-centered with a strong
emphasis on discussion, debate, critical thinking “A classic is a book that has never finished saying
what it has to say” (Italo Calvino). Focusing on
skills and research. The class meets for a double
period daily, or 100 minutes. thematic units including love, death, and morality,
students will explore the complexities of humanity
Under the guidance of an advisor, students will through classic and contemporary
complete an extensive, 40-50 page research paper literature. Students will select from a variety of
over a period of four months on a controversial units based on both teacher and student interest.
issue of his/her choice. Students conduct both Writing assignments will range from self-reflection
primary and secondary research. and literary analysis to creative pieces. Monty

Students are required to attend a minimum of three Python and Douglas Adams aren’t the only ones
cultural events per quarter. These cultural events who know the meaning of life. This course meets
consist of experiences outside of Hudson such as the English requirement for seniors taking semester
attending plays and lectures or touring courses.
Fee: paperbacks not to exceed $30
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