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INTRODUCTION
which ties in entrepreneurship. They collaborated with the Hudson Visitors’ Center to 3-D print small mice to go on the
Hudson clock tower ornament.
o Teams of teachers at McDowell Elementary, Middle School, and the High School were awarded approximately $55,000
from the GAR Foundation to support student learning.
o Students use 3-D technologies, such as Zspaces and augmentative sandboxes to engage in learning and problem-solving.
o Examples of unique Hudson High School programs that provide rigor and meaning for students:
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.
New Dimensions – Interdisciplinary humanities course that includes psychology, philosophy, anthropology and
sociology.
World Language – HHS offers six World Languages, including Spanish, Latin, French, German, Mandarin Chinese,
and American Sign Language.
Offering College Credit Plus courses at Hudson High School. These courses are college-level courses taught at our
own High School.
In the 2017-2018, the Service Learning program logged over 15,000 hours of community service.
Partnering with the Community: We value our partnerships with the Hudson Community. We are able to leverage local resources
to positively impact the student experience. Community organizations such as Hudson Community First, Hudson Public Schools
Foundation, Hudson Community Foundation, Burton D. Morgan Foundation, Hudson Public Schools Endowment Fund, Hudson
Rotary, Kiwanis, and our local inter-faith community support the educational and social-emotional efforts of our students.
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 Hudson Middle School offers electives in the arts that go beyond band, choir, and orchestra.
o Collaborative efforts with experts in their field:
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.
Sponsored by the PTO, authors of children’s books annually visit elementary schools.
Video: Video is an important component of 21st century communications. HHS offers Digital Video Production. At
the High School, Middle School and East Woods, McDowell, 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 Hudson, Student to Student programs, such as HUDDLE, and the Hudson
Leadership Conference (which is student led).
o Peer Collaboration is an initiative at Hudson High School that offers students the opportunity to engage as mentors, and
tutors, while working with teachers for course credit.
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 Student Council, Drama Club, Ski Club, Student-to-Student, and Yearbook.
o 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.
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