Curriculum
Lower School (PreK through Class 6)
While Lower School curriculum varies depending on class level, all classes include core competency in language, reading and math. Lower School specialists include: music, art, science, foreign language, PE and yoga. Meridian’s math and reading programs are leveled utilizing ABeka math and Guided Reading. Meridian’s Lower School classes function one to two grade levels higher than charter and public school classrooms (see IOWA results), resulting in high academic performance while specialist classes ensure attention to the whole child.
Middle School (Class 7-8 and Lower School Class 6)
| CLASS 6 | CLASS 7 | CLASS 8 | |
| ENGLISH | English 6 | English 7 | English 8 |
| HISTORY | World Civilizations | Geography/Utah History | U.S. History |
| SCIENCE | Earth Science | Physical Science | Biology |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGE | French German |
French German |
French German |
| MATH | Math 7/6 Pre-Algebra |
Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 |
Pre Algebra Algebra 1 Geometry |
| FINE ARTS | Drama, Choir, Art | Drama, Choir, Art | Drama, Choir, Art |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | PE, Health | PE, Health | PE, Health |
| TECHNOLOGY | Keyboarding | Computer Literacy |
Upper School (Class 9-12)
| CLASS 9 | CLASS 10 | CLASS 11 | CLASS 12 | |
| ENGLISH | Classical Literature | World Literature | American Literature | AP English Literature & Composition |
| HISTORY | Ancient World History | Modern World History | AP U.S. History | Senior Seminar History of Philosophy |
| SCIENCE | Anatomy & Human Biology | Chemistry | AP Biology | Physics or *Honors Physics |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGE | French, German or Chinese (by level) | French, German or Chinese (by level) |
French, German or Chinese (by level) | French, German or Chinese (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 AP French Student Council Society On Film College Test Prep |
Clubs/Activities: Student Government, Service Club, Math Club, Shakespeare Festival, Extreme Theatre, Broadway Rocks, Spring Play (other clubs at students’ initiative).
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, French, German, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Psychology, AB Calculus and BC Calculus.
Graduation Requirements
| English | 4 credits |
| History | 4 credits (one must be U.S. History) |
| Math | 4 credits |
| Science | 4 credits (one must be Biology) |
| Foreign Language | 3 credits |
| Fine Arts | 2 credit |
| Health/Fitness | 2 credit |
| Total: 24 credits |
