Lower School Curriculum

  Meridian uses its own Meridian Curriciulum which utilizes the Utah State Core and Core Knowledge as a general guide for course subject matter, and then expands on those standards and content to provide a richer, hands-on learning experience. Our time-tested approach results in a “growth mind-set” where students know that their individual effort can result in success.

Lower School Classes
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 6th GRADE

Core Subjects
Reading
Writing
Spelling
Grammar (Shurley Method 3-6)
Math (ABeka K-4; Saxon 5-6)
Social Studies

Enrichment Activities
Writing Rally
Geography Bee (4-6)
Spelling Bee (3-6)
Foreign Language Week
Science Fair
Class Plays
Field Trips
Read-a-thons
Vocabulary Contests

Homework Expectations
Kindergarten --20 minutes/day
Class 1 --30 minutes/day
Class 2 --30 minutes/day
Class 3 --30-45 minutes/day
Class 4 --45 minutes/day
Class 5 --45-60 minutes/day
Class 6 --60 minutes/day

Students are expected to be in class, on time, dressed appropriately, with their homework completed. Students treat their teacher and each other with kindness and respect