English 11: Romantic Literature (1st Sem.)
& AP Novel (2nd Sem.)   

• Objective: This is an advanced course in literature and writing. In addition to the study of literature, students are required to develop their own writing and grammar skills through creative writing, essay assignments and a research paper on some element of Romanticism. Students are also required to complete regular assignments from grammar and ACT preparation booklets as well as vocabulary lists drawn from reading and SAT lists. The bulk of class time however, is spent in dialogue with the students regarding the literature they're studying. During the first semester, students study Romantic literature, poetry, and essays. The second semester will include novels, both American and European, which are on the AP reading list.
• Relationship to other courses: Literature is an important tool in developing understanding and appreciation of historical events. This course helps students prepare themselves for the Advanced Placement Exam and college boards.
• Required reading: For the writing and grammar part of this course, students will be using by Warrimer as their text. For a complete reading list, please see the Registrar.

History 11: AP United States History   

• Objective: This course is developed to prepare each student for the Advanced Placement Exam in United States History. The content covers the discovery and settlement of the first colonies to the present. The goals of this class are threefold; to provide the student with a sound understanding of the social, political and economic history of our country; to help students learn to analyze the information in light of prevailing ideas and mores of the period being studied; and to teach students to incorporate independent and sometimes conflicting facts into an understanding of historical trends and issues. This course is writing intensive. Students are expected to complete a series of inter-related papers and a term project.
• Relationship to other courses: This course prepares the student for the Advanced Placement Exam. Successful students are better prepared for their required college American History class.
• Required text and reading: is the text. The course is also supplemented with different medias including field trips, novels and movies.

Math 11: Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus   

• Algebra 2: This course covers intermediate Algebra, Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry. Students learn the concepts and skills needed to be familiar with solving problems on their own enable the student in future math course work. Computers as well as graphing calculators will be introduced in Pre-Calculus and Calculus. Students use , by Paul A. Foerster.
• Pre-Calculus: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed a previous course in Algebra 2 and Trigonometry. Students should be familiar with a scientific calculator and have one of their own as part of the supplies of this course. Graphing calculators are introduced and used periodically to illustrate and explore roots of equations, asymptotes and matrix operations. Students in this course use by Roland E. Larson and Robert P. Hostetler.
• AP Calculus: This class is taught to prepare the students for the Advanced Placement Exam in Calculus. The course covers the properties of limits, differentiation and its applications, the fundamental theorems of calculus, integration and its applications, and logarithmic and exponential functions and their applications. Students are expected to have a graphing calculator. The best way to learn these applications is through homework, which is assigned daily. Successful completion of this course fulfills minimum requirements for college math.

Science 11: Honors Physics   

• Objective: Although this is an introductory course to physics, students are prepared to take the Advanced Placement Exam for college credit. The course covers classical Newtonian physics of forces, motion and energy, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics. In addition to regular reading and homework, students are required to complete term projects and written assignments.
• Relationship to other courses: Students who do well in Physics also do well in courses requiring analytical reasoning.
• Required text: by Heath.

Foreign Language   
Students advance in foreign language based upon their aptitude for the language. Meridian School requires that each high school student complete three years of study in a foreign language or complete the AP course which is usually offered at level 5 of their language. Since the study of foreign language begins in Middle School, many freshmen will begin their high school study at the 3rd or 4th level. This will give them the opportunity to learn more than one language if desired. However, students must complete two consecutive years of one language to fulfill their language requirement.

• Languages: German, French & Spanish
• Objectives: There are two objectives to learning a foreign language. The first objective is to provide the student with an appreciation and ability to speak another language and learn about a different culture. The second objective is to enhance the students understanding of their native language by studying the differences and similarities in grammar, structure and vocabulary in other languages.
• Required text and reading: The level of language studied will determine the textbook. Students in an advanced level may be required to read essays and novels written in their language of study.

Elective Courses   
Students will supplement their core curriculum with elective classes in fine and dramatic arts, physical education and humanities. Students will have the choice of two electives per term.