Application Based Course Information
The following BHS courses require an application. Students do not sign up for these courses. Please read the requirements for applications carefully and note the deadlines.
Social Justice Leadership: 11th-12th grade, social studies elective credit
The Social Justice Program allows students to explore critical issues facing the U.S. and to learn how to be change-makers both at BHS and beyond. Inside the classroom, students study complex issues including immigration, incarceration, abortion, sexual violence, food insecurity and housing eviction. Outside the classroom, students hold an internship at a Boston-area non-profit for 1/3 of the year. The class is open to juniors and seniors and meets 2x a week. It is discussion-based and has no tests or quizzes. For more information, contact Kate Leslie.
Cypress (Journalism I): 10th-12th grade, Career and Tech Ed credit
In this full-year interdisciplinary elective, students in grades 10 through 12 learn the essential skills of print journalism and the steps involved in creating a newspaper. Students receive instruction in reporting, interviewing, writing, editing, and layout, as well as in the history and ethics of journalism. Students enrolled in this course plan, write, and produce the school newspaper, The Sagamore. The course seeks a range of students to contribute to the newspaper in a variety of areas: reporting and writing, editing, graphic design, photography, and business. The course is taught by an English teacher. Grade: 10-12. Contact Ms. Anderson
Climate Science and Social Change: 12th grade Science or Social Studies elective
This course will cover the science of climate change, the ongoing and expected future impacts of climate change on ecosystems and human societies, and strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change. This course will interweave science, environmental policy and activism, and environmental justice. Throughout the year students will work both independently and collaboratively to conduct and present research, design and execute peer-education projects, and learn about community and political activism. Assessments may include but are not limited to presentations, posters or similar displays, reflective essays, and quizzes. The overarching goals of this course are to cultivate science and information literacy, to develop a sustainability mindset, and to develop skills for public advocacy and activism. For more information, contact Mr. Grande or contact Dr. Brown ([email protected]).