Mga Espesyalistang Klase
Enriching the Meridian Experience
At Meridian, specialist classes are an integral part of the learning experience. Music, Art, Spanish, Science, Health & Fitness, Library, and Creativity Lab complement and extend classroom learning. Specialist teachers work closely with classroom faculty and with one another to create connected, meaningful lessons that deepen students’ understanding across subjects. These programs invite students to think creatively, explore new ideas, and apply their learning in hands-on, engaging ways.
Jump to a subject: Art | Creativity Lab | Health & Fitness | Library | Music | Science Lab | Spanish
Art
Celebrating Individuality and the Creative Process
Meridian’s art program encourages students to express their individuality through a range of artistic techniques and materials, including fiber arts, ceramics, and painting. Students develop confidence in their artistic skills through a building-block approach, solving visual and tactile challenges creatively. At Meridian, the process of making art is just as valuable as the final product, teaching students the importance of exploration and perseverance.
Creativity Lab
Integrating Technology, Arts, and Problem-Solving
The Creativity Lab merges academic learning with technology and the arts to develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Projects range from programming with Lego robotics to artistic innovation, encouraging students to experiment, take risks, and learn from their mistakes. The lab fosters a growth mindset, inspiring students to push boundaries and discover their potential through hands-on exploration.
Health & Fitness
Promoting Physical Confidence and Teamwork
Our health and fitness program emphasizes the importance of physical well-being and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment. Students participate in a variety of games, activities, and sports that build both focus and skill. Units such as soccer, floor hockey, archery, track and field, and climbing cater to individual needs and encourage personal success, ensuring that students feel confident and capable.
Library
Nurturing a Love of Reading and Exploration
Our library is a space where a love for reading and learning thrives. Through read-alouds and diverse reading exercises, students encounter literature that reflects their own experiences and introduces them to new perspectives. In the lower grades, students learn how to navigate the physical library, while upper elementary students develop digital literacy skills, using tools like digital catalogs. Older students also gain research skills by utilizing resources such as the Seattle Public Library.
Music
Building Unity Through Creativity
At Meridian, our music program fosters unity, creativity, and courage. Students are introduced to a variety of musical instruments, styles, and composers. Through activities like composition, improvisation, and performance, students cultivate their musical talents. The program culminates in grade-level concerts, where students showcase their skills. Weekly assemblies provide a space for the entire school to come together, sing, and celebrate the joy of music.
Science Lab
Exploring Science Through Hands-on Discovery
In addition to science being integrated throughout their daily academic learning, students also have the opportunity to dive deeper during Science Lab. This specialist class allows students to explore and expand on what they’re learning in their regular classrooms through exciting experiments. As with all our dedicated Specialists, the Science Lab Specialist collaborates with grade level teachers to ensure that lessons are connected, meaningful, and interdisciplinary. We emphasize that science is everywhere, helping our young scientists make real-world connections and fostering a sense of curiosity and discovery.
Spanish
Our Spanish program provides a fun, dynamic learning environment where students practice listening, speaking, and writing skills while focusing on joyful and engaging activities—no matter their fluency level. Through songs, games, and everyday conversations, children explore vocabulary, storytelling, and cultural concepts in Spanish. Whether they’re guessing mystery animals in PreK or sharing jokes and stories in Fifth Grade, our classes are designed to inspire curiosity and build confidence in language acquisition.
"Ibinibigay nila ang pinakamahusay na kapaligiran na posible, para sa pag-aaral, oo, ngunit para din sa paglaki. Ang Meridian ay higit pa sa isang paaralan; ito ay isang komunidad na pinahahalagahan ang pagkamausisa, kabaitan, at koneksyon. Ito ang uri ng lugar kung saan kilala ka ng mga guro hindi lamang sa pangalan, ngunit sa iyong mga lakas, iyong mga hilig, at mga kakaibang bagay na gumagawa sa iyo ikaw.”
– Klase ng 2018 Alum
"Inirerekomenda namin ang Meridian sa iba dahil sa panlabas na espasyo para maglaro, mag-explore, at matuto. Binibigyang-buhay ng pag-aaral na nakabatay sa lugar ang ginagawa ng ating mga anak sa paaralan, na nag-aapoy ng pagmamahal sa pag-aaral. Nagbibigay-daan din ito sa kanila na mag-explore, mag-obserba, maglaro, at maging aktibong kalahok sa pangangalaga sa magandang parke at Good Shepherd Center. Nalampasan ng ating mga anak ang mga kasanayang panlipunan at emosyonal na inaasahan natin."
– Isang Pamilyang Monarch
"Sinimulan ng aming anak na babae ang Meridian sa Kindergarten sa panahon ng pandemya, at kahit na sa pinakamahirap na panahon, ang paaralan ay patuloy na lumampas sa aming mga inaasahan. Bilang isang mahiyaing bata, natuklasan ng aming anak na babae ang kanyang boses sa Meridian at umuunlad kapwa sa lipunan at sa akademya. At bilang isang pamilyang may kulay, pinahahalagahan namin ang patuloy na pangako ng paaralan sa pagkakapantay-pantay at pagsasama."
– Isang Pamilyang Monarch
"Pareho sa aking mga anak ay nagkaroon ng isang hindi kapani-paniwalang karanasan sa The Meridian School. Kami ay humanga sa dedikasyon ng mga guro, ang pandaigdigang mamamayang etos ng kurikulum, ang matinding diin sa pangangalaga sa iba at panlipunang hustisya, ang pagtutok sa sining at STEM, at ang kakayahang pag-iba-ibahin ang pag-aaral sa loob ng silid-aralan upang ang aming mga anak (na sinusubok sa SPS) ay mga espesyal na proyekto at mga programa sa HCC. breakouts sa araw ng paaralan.“
– Isang Pamilyang Monarch
"Ang paaralan ay nasa Meridian Park, kung saan ang aming mga anak ay may access sa isang kamangha-manghang berdeng espasyo, mga hardin ng komunidad, palaruan, heritage apple orchard, at kalapit na Woodland Park Zoo at Green Lake. Pinahuhusay nito ang akademikong pag-aaral ng mga mag-aaral dahil madalas na isinasama ng mga guro ang labas sa kurikulum sa pamamagitan ng siyentipikong pag-aaral, paglalakad sa field trip at mga proyekto ng serbisyo."
– Kasalukuyang Meridian Family
"Gustung-gusto namin ang pagiging sa Meridian! Pakiramdam ko ay kilala nila ang bawat bata! Dahil sa maliliit na laki ng klase, nakukuha ng bawat bata ang kailangan nila sa isang nakakasuportang kapaligiran sa pag-aaral. Hindi maganda ang pasok ng aking anak sa pampublikong paaralan, ngunit nakahanap ang Meridian ng mga paraan upang maabot at maakit ang aking anak, at ngayon sila ay isang bituing estudyante! Irerekomenda ko ang paaralang ito sa sinuman!“
– Isang Pamilyang Monarch
"Ang Meridian ay isang komunidad na laging nasa tabi mo. Makakagawa ka ng mga masasayang proyekto tulad ng Capstones at magdamag. Talagang nagpapasalamat ako na magkaroon ng Meridian bilang aking paaralan, at nalulungkot akong umalis dito. Napakapait, dahil graduating na kami ng aking grado, at mami-miss ko ang Meridian. Naihanda ako ng ika-5 na baitang. Maraming salamat sa Meridian!"
– Meridian Alum sa Graduation
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