New Courses

YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED!

Exciting New Courses Coming to LHS in 2025-2026

We're thrilled to announce new courses designed based on YOUR feedback! After hearing from hundreds of Lorain High School students about what they want to learn, we've created innovative classes that match your interests and career goals.

What's New? A Little Bit of Everything!

For Music Lovers

🎸 Beginning Guitar: Always wanted to learn guitar? Now's your chance! No experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm.

🥁 Percussion Ensemble: From drums to xylophones, explore rhythm and make music with others.

✏️ Songwriting: Turn your ideas into lyrics - no musical experience required!

For Readers & Writers

📚 Bestsellers: Dive into today's most popular books and join exciting discussions about stories everyone's talking about.

🎭 African American Literature: Explore powerful voices and important stories that have shaped our world.

📰 Introduction to Communications: Learn the skills you need to become a confident communicator in today's digital world.

For Science Enthusiasts

🌟 Astronomy: Explore the mysteries of space and our universe.

🔬 Toxicology: Ever wonder why some substances are poisonous? Discover the science behind it!

🌪️ Meteorology: Learn about weather patterns, climate, and how to forecast weather (college credit available).

For Future Leaders

⚖️ Law and Society: Understand how laws shape our world and explore careers in law.

🎬 History in Film: See how Hollywood tells historical stories and learn to separate fact from fiction.

🎯 American Pop Culture: Study the trends, movements, and moments that define American culture.

For Dancers

We've completely reimagined our dance program with new courses for every skill level:

Dance Exploration (beginners welcome!)
Foundations of Dance
Studio Dance
Choreography and Performance
Dance Capstone

Why These Courses?

You Asked For Them: These courses were chosen based on student surveys
Real-World Skills: Learn practical skills you can use now and in your future
Something for Everyone: Whether you're college-bound, career-focused, or just curious
Flexible Options: Most new courses are one semester, making it easy to try something new
Expert Teachers: Learn from passionate educators excited to share these subjects with you