Curriculum
Lower School (PreK through Class 6)
Lower School Schedule 2011/2012
Lower School Electives / Mini Courses
Middle School (classes 7 and 8)
| CLASS 7 | CLASS 8 | |
| ENGLISH | English 7 | English 8 |
| HISTORY | Geography/Utah History | U.S. History |
| SCIENCE | Physical Science | Biology |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGE | French German |
French German |
| MATH | Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 |
Pre Algebra Algebra 1 Geometry |
| FINE ARTS | Drama, Choir, Art | Drama, Choir, Art |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | PE, Health | PE, Health |
| TECHNOLOGY | Computer Literacy |
Upper School (Classes 9 – 12)
Drawing on its rich heritage of student-centered learning and academic excellence, Meridian’s education program has been redesigned for the 21st century. At Meridian, our students have always had the opportunity to work with exceptional teachers in small classes and a rigorous curriculum. This has been a formula for success for two decades. Building on this strong foundation, Meridian’s new program integrates the best in educational technology and online learning within the school’s own academic program. This approach, called “blended learning,” enhances student performance and facilitates personalized learning to a degree not attainable in a traditional classroom. Teachers are able to spend more time working with students individually and in small groups to address specific needs. Students are able to acquire basic subject information through online modules selected by the teacher. Teachers are then able to orchestrate classroom activities to help students synthesize, apply, and extend foundational knowledge. Learning in this way promotes deeper understanding and greater retention.
| CLASS 9 | CLASS 10 | CLASS 11 | CLASS 12 | |
| ENGLISH | English 9: Language Arts and World Literature | English 10: Language Arts and British Literature | English 11: Language Arts and American Literature | English 12: AP Literature & Composition |
| HISTORY | Ancient World History | Modern European History | AP U.S. History | Senior Seminar History of Philosophy |
| SCIENCE | Anatomy & Human Biology | Chemistry | AP Biology | Physics or *Honors Physics |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGE | Chinese, French, German or Spanish (by level) | Chinese, French, German or Spanish (by level) | Chinese, French, German or Spanish (by level) | Chinese, French, German or Spanish (by level) |
| MATH | Geometry through BC Calculus (by level) | Geometry through BC Calculus (by level) | Geometry through BC Calculus (by level) | Geometry through BC Calculus (by level) |
| ELECTIVES | One to two courses per semester (see list of options below) | One to two courses per semester (see list of options below) | One to two courses per semester (see list of options below) | One to two courses per semester (see list of options below) |
*Honors means classes are writing intensive.
Elective Courses:
| Fine Arts | Physical Education | Technology | Other |
| Concert Choir Drama & Theater Art |
Team Sport Ballroom Dance |
Web Design Multimedia Development Yearbook Journalism Computer Science |
Creative Writing Japanese Student Council Society On Film College Prep |
Clubs/Activities: Student Government, Service Club, Math Club, Shakespeare Festival, Broadway Rocks, Spring Play, and other clubs at students’ initiatives.
AP Exams: Meridian School offers Advanced Placement (AP) exams to sophomores, juniors and seniors in a wide range of subject areas including English, U.S. History, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, AB Calculus and BC Calculus.
Graduation Requirements
| English | 4 credits |
| History | 4 credits |
| Math | 4 credits |
| Science | 3 credits |
| Foreign Language | 3 credits |
| Fine Arts | 2 credits |
| Health/Fitness | 2 credits |
| Other Electives |
2 credits
Total: 24 credits |