(Not a current Meridian family? See Prospective family information nights!)
For Students/Families in Grades 5-11
It's time to choose courses for next school year! Below, you’ll find the information you need for the following:
- Information Nights for transition years (rising 6th, rising 9th, and rising IB Diploma Program)
- Course Selection and Counselor information for each grade level.
- Helpful links to help you navigate the process.
Family Information Night Slides
6th Grade Information Night
- For Current 5th grade families
9th Grade Information Night
- For Current 8th grade families
IB Diploma Program Information Night
- For Current 10th grade families
Course Selection Information
Class of 2033 (current 5th graders)
Our rising 6th graders will have a scripted schedule. Students choose two courses: Foreign language: French or Spanish; and a Music course: Beginning Band, Beginning Orchestra, Beginning Choir, or General Music. Review the 6th Grade Course Choice Sheet. With any questions, please reach out to Ms. Zook.
Class of 2032 (current 6th graders)
Our rising 7th graders have a scripted schedule for their 7th grade year. Students will continue with their current chosen language and design. All 7th graders take theatre arts. There will be a guidance lesson in classes reviewing options, and you can review the 7th Grade Course Choice Sheet. Reach out to Ms. Zook with any questions.
Class of 2031 (current 7th graders)
Our rising 8th graders have a scripted schedule for their 8th grade year. Students will continue with their current chosen language and design. All 8th graders take visual arts. There will be a guidance lesson in classes reviewing options, and you can review the 8th Grade Course Choice Sheet. Reach out to Mr. Reyna with any questions.
Class of 2030 (current 8th graders)
Rising 9th graders will create 4-year plans that act as a baseline for their high school years. These are not fixed in stone, but serve as a guide. Students will need to make decisions about electives, and eventually maths and sciences. You will have the opportunity to schedule an individual conference with Mr. Reyna to discuss selections (a sign up link will be available soon). You can review the 9th Grade choice sheet and four year plans. Videos explaining the choice sheet and plans will come soon.
Class of 2029 (Current 9th Graders)
Mr. Manuszak visited with rising 10th graders to fill out their 10th Grade course selection form. The choices students make on these forms are not final; students and parents will have an opportunity to sign up for an individual conference with Mr. Manuszak.
Class of 2028 (Current 10th Graders)
Mr. Ryder will present to rising 11th graders on Friday, January 23 (A Day) and Monday, January 26 (B Day) about the IB Diploma Program in their World History class. After the presentation, students will complete their 11th grade course selection form. The choices students make on these forms are not final; students and parents will have an opportunity to sign up for an individual conference with Mr. Manuszak in February to discuss their selections (meeting link coming in January).
Class of 2027 (Current 11th Graders)
Mr. Manuszak will visit with rising 12th graders in their US History class on Monday, January 26 (B) and Thursday, January 29 (A) to guide them in the completion of their 12th grade course selection form. Reach out to Mr. Manuszak with any questions.