Humanities students specialize in the humanities and media productions. Every Humanities student has the opportunity to
- pursue rigorous humanities curricula with an interdisciplinary connection among English, social studies, communcation and criticism courses;
- develop and deepen skills in oral and written communication;
- work with peers to develop top quality print, photo, and video products.
Upcoming Events
Friends of the Humanities House,
You’re invited to attend the 2012 Humanities Freshman Reenactors’ Guild. This year’s focus will be on the 1930s Great Depression, with an examination of FDR’s New Deal Programs.
Please join us Friday, February 10, from 7:00 to 9:00 for our all-ages, interactive, multidisciplinary showcase, which will feature recreations of period art and music, political debates, interviews and more!
Staff
Emily Sigman, Head of House, Humanities
Phone - 301.972.7938
Grade 9
Lisa Kellert, Criticism in the Humanities
Emily Sigman, English
Terry Turner, US History
Grade 10
Jonathan Leong, AP Government
Timothy Short, Philosophy, Media Literacy
Stephen Swift, English
Grade 11
Daniel McKenna, AP English Language and Composition
Mike Shannon, AP World History
Nori Thorne, AP Art History
Grade 12
Katie Horan, AP English Literature
Megan Schuster, AP Human Geography
News
- Explore the Patuxent:Jug Bay Teen Leadership Paddle Flyer
Humanities Summer Reading Assignments
Check back at the end of the year for summer assignments!
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Coursework
Students can choose from a range of courses in the Humanities House. The following courses must be successfully completed by students who tested into this program to earn a Tested In Humanities Certificate of Achievement.
Humanities House Coursework
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9th Grade
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10th Grade
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11th Grade
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12th Grade
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Humanities English 9* |
Humanities English 10* |
Humanities AP English Language and Composition* |
Humanities AP English Literature* |
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Humanities US History* |
Humanities AP NSL Government* |
Humanities AP World History* |
AP Human Geography* |
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Humanities Criticism in the Humanities* |
Hum. Guided Research-Media Construction (0.5)* Hum. Media Literacy (0.50)* |
AP Art History* (Fine Arts Credit) |
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Honors Matter and Energy |
Honors Biology or Honors Chemistry |
AP Biology or AP Chemistry |
AP Chemistry or Honors Physics |
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Math Sequence |
Math Sequence |
Math Sequence |
Math Sequence |
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Physical Education |
Health (0.5) Recommended to take in summer school or online |
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Foreign Language ( 3 years recommended) |
Technology Credit (1.0) |
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Mission Statement
The mission statement for the Humanities House is to allow students to cultivate intellectual and imaginative connections in our world. A study of the humanities teaches students to situate their own beliefs within a wider frame of reference. Students in the humanities will be challenged to
- engage in a rigorous study of literature, history, philosophy, law, comparative religion, musical and performing arts, media;
- appreciate the living past in the present and future;
- embrace ambiguity and perspective;
- seek connections among diverse cultures and academic disciplines;
- develop critical minds as they become persons of commitment, vision and action.