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Chatham schools propose new electives: photography, AI literacy, theater and middle‑school data course

School District of the Chathams Board of Education · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Chatham High School presenters proposed several new semester electives — photography, media courses for special‑education students, AI literacy, theater and a philosophy elective — while Chatham Middle School proposed 'Speak Up Part 2' and a middle‑school data‑science course; board discussion focused on scheduling and enrollment thresholds.

Presenters at the School District of the Chathams Board of Education meeting outlined several proposed additions to the 2026–27 program of studies at both the high school and middle school.

At Chatham High School, the district proposed a general photography course (covering lighting, composition and digital editing) and "Explorations in Media," a semester offering aimed at students in self‑contained special‑education programs that would include TV and video production. The…

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