Meridian School Online

Liberal Arts Emphasis

Freshman (First Year of High School)

Course Subject Credit Description
English 9 Language Arts 1 Full Year

Focus on quality writing skills and reading comprehension.

World Civilizations Social Studies 1 Full Year

Required social studies course introducing students to the major civilizations and cultures throughout the history of the world.

Algebra 1 Math 1 Full Year

Required math course including reviews of the major pre-algebra concepts.

Physical Science Science 1 Full Year

Students will be introduced to Chemistry, physics and astronomy.

Geography

Elective - Social Studies

1 Full Year

A complete study providing students with a concrete understanding of major geographic locations.

Computer Applications Elective - Applied Techonology 0.5 Half Year

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office.

A complete study providing students with a concrete understanding of major geographic locations.

 

Sophomore (Second Year of High School)

Course Subject Credit Description
English 10 Language Arts 1 Full Year

Focus on improving writing skills and improving reading comprehension.

U.S History Social Studies 1 Full Year

Required social studies course providing a survey of United States History.

Geometry Math 1 Full Year

Required second year of math.

Biology Science 1 Full Year

Students explore cells, atoms, ecosystems, plant and animal kingdoms and explore how humans affect the world in which we live.

Foundations of Personal Wellness

PE Required

1 Full Year

Students gain an understanding of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Financial Math

Elective - Math

1 Full Year

Applications of math in personal and business settings

Intro to Art

 Elective - Fine Art

0.5 Half Year

 Introduction to art with historical, societal, and geographic context.

 

Junior (Third Year of High School)

Course Subject Credit Description
English 11 Language Arts 1 Full Year

Students prepare for college work through this course that focuses on college entrance exams.

Civics/Government Social Studies 1 Full Year

Students prepare to vote and to understand the principles of a democratic society.

Algebra 2 Math 1 Full Year

Students extend their math skills through advanced math concepts.

Chemistry Science 1 Full Year

Composition, structure and Reactions of matter.

Desktop Publishing

Elective - Applied Technology

1 Full Year

Students continue to improve their understanding of digital design and word processing.

Human Geography

Elective - Social Studies

1 Full Year

A study on human understanding of theworld and human social organizations.

 

Senior (Fourth Year of High School)

Course Subject Credit Description
English 12 Language Arts 1 Full Year

Students focus on college prep skills.

Economics Social Studies 1 Full Year

Students apply the key microeconomic concepts of supply, demand, and the role of prices.

Trigonometry Math 1 Full Year

Students extend their math skills through advanced math concepts.

Physics Science 1 Full Year

Provides the foudation for the laws that govern the concepts of motion and energy.

Classic Novels

Elective - Literature

1 Full Year

Students study classic novels and Authors from a list of college-required readings.

Environmental Science Elective - Social Science 1 Full Year

A study of Ecology, the Biosphere, Forests, Water, Energy and Resources.