Nicholas’ Story
"Like most children Nicholas has always had a natural curiosity about the world and how everything works," says his mom Kathleen Banks. "He had so many questions and ideas, I felt that I was only a few steps ahead of him sometimes." Meridian was the right place for an inquisitive boy like Nicholas. "When we visited the school I was impressed," Kathleen says. "We didn't have to wander far to feel the sense of community. They all greeted us, invited us into their classrooms and answered our questions. The classes were small which meant each student would get individual attention." As a ...
College Prep
As an academically rigorous, college-prep environment, Meridian School produces graduates that are well qualified for admission to the finest colleges and universities. Meridian graduates over the last five years have been accepted to or enrolled in the following colleges and universities: Albertson College of Idaho American International University Arizona State University Assumption University (Thailand) Berkley College (NY) Boston College Boston University Brazil University Brigham Young University BYU-Hawaii BYU-Idaho Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) Casper CC Chapman ...
Financial Aid
Download a Financial Aid Application for 2010-2011: PDF Document Word Document It is Meridian School's goal to provide financial assistance to those students seeking to improve their educational experience, but cannot otherwise afford this opportunity. Although we are not a lending institution, we do remain committed to reviewing and considering all requests for tuition assistance and helping those with genuine needs. All financial aid is managed and appropriated within the following guidelines: Financial aid will be available only to current full-time students at, or new students registering for full-time status at, Meridian School. The Financial Aid Fund will be administered by the Meridian School Board ...
Why attend a private school?
The reasons cited over and over again by the families who send their children to our school include individual attention, small classes, teacher excellence, and high academic standards. But the main motive for families looking into independent private schools can be summarized in one word: Quality. They want, quite simply, the best for their sons and daughters. The National Educational Longitudinal Study (NELS), conducted by the U.S. Department of Education, confirms what independent school families have known for years: larger percentages of students in independent schools are enrolled in advanced courses than in public, parochial, and other private schools. Meridian students excel ...
Int’l Program
ESL Program Meridian School offers a 7th through 12th grade education for International students with F1 visas coming to the United States to learn English and prepare to graduate from an American high school. Students can receive specialized English instruction (ESL) within their core classes, and participate with the rest of the student body in math, fine arts, and elective classes. Students prepare for the TOEFL exam and seek to gain entry to an American college or university of their choice. Meridian is dedicated to developing students who will succeed in today's world market and in their communities. Meridian's program is highly ...





