MHS LIFE - 05000 - 1/2 CREDIT
Prerequisite: None
Credit: Elective
Description: MHS LIFE is a mandatory course for all Grade 9 Students centered on the MHS Core Values.
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HUMANITIES
GODS, MONSTERS AND HEROES- 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: Open to students in grades 9-10 . 9th graders enrolled must have passed ELA 8 and Math 8.
Credit: Elective
Angry gods. Cunning creatures. Mighty heroes. From the earliest cave paintings to the latest blockbuster films, people have been captivated by mythological themes. Myths and folktales were created to make sense of humankind and our world and have become the foundation of the popular films, novels and television series of today. Beginning with an overview of mythology and different kinds of folklore, students will journey with ancient men and women as they slay dragons, outwit gods, charge into battle, and confront monsters stronger than themselves. They will explore the universality and social significance of myths and folklore, and see how they influence popular culture today. Whether you are a student of mythology, history, film or simply a lover of stories, the course will provide an in-depth and engaging exploration of the tales that have captivated people of all cultures for thousands of years.
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LYRICOLOGY - 01450 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: Open to students in grades 9-12. 9th graders enrolled must have passed ELA 8 and Math 8.
Credit: Elective
Description: This course focuses on studying song lyrics as works of poetry independent of music. Lyrics will be chosen from myriad songwriters and styles, reflecting historical events and individuals. Students will learn the poetic techniques songwriters employ in composition, meanings implied in their use, and how the songs connect to students’ lives and current events.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: THEN & NOW - 02455 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: Open to students in grades 9-12. 9th graders enrolled must have passed ELA 8 and Math 8.
Credit: Elective
Description: This course examines the causes, conduct and aftermath of the bloodiest war in our nation's history. The military conflict itself is the main focus of this course, but why and how the war happened can only be explained in terms of the entire period of the sectional crisis. A secondary portion of the course will be a study of Putnam County's role in the conflict. This will include local politics, individuals and events. We will be concerned with what remainders of Putnam's Civil War still remain and efforts to preserve these. Students will also explore the controversies surrounding the war and how the war still impacts our country over 150 years later. Students will participate in class discussion, primary source analysis, lecture, first-person studies, project-based learning, and technology-based lessons. The American Civil War will enhance the student's ability to apply historical reasoning in solving complex problems and will assist your development of historical perspective for use in other courses in the humanities and social sciences.
History of The Civil War.mp4HISTORY OF THE HUDSON VALLEY - 02460 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: Open to students in grades 9-12. 9th graders enrolled must have passed ELA 8 and Math 8.
Credit: Elective
Description: This course of study explores the history of our Hudson Valley region beginning with the early Native American tribes and culminating with 20th century life. The class will examine key people, places and events that shape the growth and development of the greater region.
History of Hudson.mp4HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WEST - 02470 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: Open to students in grades 9-12. 9th graders enrolled must have passed ELA 8 and Math 8.
Credit: Elective
Description: This course examines the West as both a place and as an idea in American culture and in popular imagination. Topics will include, but are not limited to, early settlements beyond the Appalachian Mountains, Manifest Destiny, the disappearance of the American Frontier, and the mythology of the American West. Using films, memoirs, letters, and literary fiction we will explore the struggle for land, resources, identity, and power which have characterized the West and its role in United States history.
History Of the American West.mp4COLD WAR – 02475 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: Open to students in grades 9-12. 9th graders enrolled must have passed ELA 8 and Math 8.
Credit: Elective
Description: This course is designed to heighten student understanding of the complexities of the Cold War – the post-World War II ideological conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1947-1991 – by examining more closely the people, events and multiple interpretations of this decades-long conflict. Topics covered will include, but will not be limited to: the Truman Doctrine; the Marshall Plan; the Korean War; the Berlin Wall; the Cuban Missile Crisis; the Vietnam War; the Space and Arms Races; the 1980 Olympic Games; the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Soviet Union and Communism; etc. Students will be required to analyze primary source materials, read related literary works, view period films, as well as listen to and interpret relevant musical selections in order to recognize and appreciate the multiple perspectives of the Cold War era.
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FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS OF PROBABILITY - 03320 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: None
Credit: Elective
Probability is an essential tool in applied mathematics and mathematical modeling. In this course, we will cover the basics of probability, compound probability, independence, permutations, combinations, probability using combinatorics and binomial expansion. We will also analyze how probability applies to real world applications such as popular board games, card games and games of chance to reveal the odds players receive.
FUNDAMENTALS OF PROBABILITY.mp4INTRO TO LOGIC & MATHEMATICAL PROOFS -03325 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: None
Credit: Elective
Description: In this course, we will cover various techniques of mathematical proof, logic, set theory, functions, and equivalence relations. This course is designed to bridge the theoretical gap between lower-level computation-based math classes and upper-level proof based math classes. It will aid students to further develop analytical, critical-reasoning and problem-solving skills.
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04555- CAREERS IN HEALTH- ½ CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: None Open to students in grades 9 + 10
Credit: Science
Description: This course is designed to familiarize students with the various careers in the medical professions. Students in this course will explore a variety of careers in medicine, allied health and public health, including the roles, responsibilities, and training required for each. Students will also learn the roles and responsibilities of different members/functional units of the health care team; information on related job and educational opportunities and certifications; and the needs and roles of health providers in rural and urban settings. Students will complete activities and projects that will help them envision themselves in rewarding careers that are appropriate to their skills and interests, while developing an action plan to achieve these career goals.
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DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION I - 09615 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: None Open to students in grades 9-12
Credit: Music
Description: This half year project-based course focuses on the skills and tools needed for modern video production. Students will work in small production teams to complete projects ranging from a short silent film, to a TV commercial, to a fully produced music video. Topics covered will include basic camera operation, pre-production planning. editing techniques, and on-location filming. Open to all, no experience necessary.
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Prerequisite: None Open to students in grades 9-12
Credit: Music
Description: This half year project-based course will introduce students to modern audio production and the recording studio. If you want to learn how to create beats and record your own music, then this is the class for you. Students will use online tools to create their own music, and learn the basics of recording in our cutting edge studio. Open to all, no musical experience necessary.
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