Homeschool Classes by grade (k-12)

Every Monday and Wednesday, our teachers lead homeschool classes for each grade group in Meridian. Here’s what each grade covers in class, plus what families work on at home.

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Kindergarten

  • Various teacher provided resources, including a letter of the week, printing practice, and phonics games.

  • Various resources introducing numbers, number sense, and basic math concepts, reinforced through games.

  • Each unit is built around stories read in class and includes crafts, science, social studies, and writing. Topics include, but aren't limited to, holidays, seasons, life cycles, habitats, animals, and community.

  • $25 per child, plus 2 reams of copy paper.

  • Please provide a marked backpack, refillable water bottle, and basic school supplies such as glue sticks and pencils with grippers. The teacher has extra supplies on hand, but children are welcome to bring their own. A tissue box for classroom use is also appreciated.

  • Parents are required to teach phonics and math at home, using a curriculum that best fits their child's needs and learning style. For guidance, please schedule an appointment with the director, Misty Cook.

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1st & 2nd grade

  • Unit studies combining grammar, writing, and reading with arts and crafts. Science and social studies topics will overlap depending on the book. Students will begin reading chapter books. A few titles include Charlotte's Web and Flat Stanley; a final reading list will be posted by the end of February. Some books may be challenging for 1st graders to read alone, so the teacher will read aloud, and unit studies will be adapted to suit both grade levels.

  • Hands on projects and games designed to reinforce core math concepts. Resources include MathART Projects and Activities by Carolyn Ford Brunetto and Hands On! Math Projects by Andrew King; the curriculum will be supplied by the school. Since our approach is project based, we recommend pairing it with another math curriculum at home for consistent, foundational learning.

  • TBD

  • Age appropriate exploration of plants, water, seasons, oceanography, biology, astronomy, and chemistry, using a variety of resources.

  • Woven throughout the curriculum.

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4th - 5th grade

  • Unit studies combining grammar, writing, and reading. See the attached list for book selections: The Prince Warriors by Priscilla Shirer, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, A Door in the Wall by Marguerite De Angeli, Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls, and Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt.

  • Hands on projects and games designed to reinforce core math concepts. Resources include MathArt and Activities by Carolyn Ford Brunetto and Hands On! Math Projects by Andrew King; the curriculum will be supplied by the school. Since our approach is project based, you may want to pair it with another math curriculum at home. ALEKS Math, an at home, computer based program, is also available at a discount through the school. Let us know if you're interested.

  • Exploring Countries and Cultures. We'll cover the first half of the countries this year and finish the rest next year. Class time includes projects and read alouds to immerse students in each time period; additional reading at home is welcome. Parents will need to purchase Student Sheets.

  • Properties of Ecosystems and the Living World Encyclopedia. Parents wishing to continue the subject at home may purchase Properties of Ecosystems by Debbie and Richard Lawrence, 4th edition.

  • Woven throughout the curriculum.

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7th - 8th grade

  • Literature based learning that integrates reading, grammar, and writing through discussion. Students are encouraged to process their thoughts and articulate them clearly. See the attached list for book selections; a final list will be provided upon registration. A few titles include A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, The Call of the Wild by Jack London, The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss, Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, and Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.

  • Hands on projects and games designed to reinforce core math concepts. Resources include Hands On Math Projects with Real Life Applications by Judith A. Muschla and Art and Activities by Carolyn Ford Brunetto. Since our approach is project based, you may want to pair it with another math curriculum at home. ALEKS Math, an at home, computer based program, is also available at a discount through the school. Let us know if you're interested.

  • Taught on a rotation. This year's theme spans Rome to the Reformation, Exploration to 1850, and 1850 to Modern Times. Parents will need to purchase Student Sheets.

  • Astronomy, along with Galen and the Gateway to Medicine by Jeanne Bendick and First Encyclopedia of the Human Body by Fiona Chandler.

  • Woven throughout the curriculum.

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9th - 12th grade

  • Students will read from a variety of authors throughout the year to build literary skill. They'll write 4 to 5 argumentative essays, including one comparing and contrasting the gods' motivations and relationships in Bulfinch's Mythology. Grammar related to each lesson is included in the curriculum; a grammar book for at home lessons should be purchased separately.

  • Ancient History, taught on a rotation: Ancient History, World History, US History 1877, and 1877 to Present. This subject overlaps significantly with Language Arts, though set time is reserved for novel discussion and growth. Students will read period appropriate books, write essays, and complete projects. Titles include:

    • The Cat of Bubastes by G.A. Henty

    • The Art of War by Sun Tzu

    • Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

    • Here I Stand by Roland Bainton

    • A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

    • North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

    • The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom

    • Bridge to the Sun by Gwen Terasaki

    • Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton

    • Animal Farm by George Orwell

  • Hands on projects and games designed to reinforce core math concepts. Resources include Hands On Math Projects with Real Life Applications by Judith A. Muschla and MathART Projects and Activities by Carolyn Ford Brunetto. Since our approach is project based, you may want to pair it with another math curriculum at home.

  • Astronomy, taught through video based lessons, quizzes, and tests. Students will watch videos in class, participate in group discussion, and complete projects; this subject aligns with our Ancient History rotation. Two field trips to the planetarium are included. Curriculum cost: $150.

  • Woven throughout the curriculum.

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