Dougherty Valley High – The Hero's Journey

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

The Hero's Journey is a year-long exploration of what it means to be a hero - from ancient times to the present. Students will read fiction and non-fiction and view films that present heroism across the ages and across cultures. They will explore what it means to be a good person. They will study the research and the stories that describe human strengths, resilience, redemption and the meanings of success. They will have opportunities to define their own concepts of honor. As the course progresses, they will be expected to apply what they are learning about themselves and others in community service projects. They will learn to reflect and to articulate their findings, orally and in writing.