Meridian Academy is an urban, independent, college preparatory school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Our school, located in the Coolidge Corner neighborhood of Brookline, serves students from throughout Boston and surrounding communities. Meridian is for students who want to become experienced problem-solvers with leadership skills; who want to propose and carry out original projects; and who want to understand the connections between the different ideas that they study and the world in which they live.
Admissions:
If you are interested in learning about Meridian as a school for your child, please contact us to let us know of your interest.
We are accepting applications for grades 6 through 11 for the 2009 – 10 school year. Visit our admissions page for more information and to download our admissions application.
COME LEARN MORE! Parents and prospective applicants are invited to attend an information session on Wednesday, October 28th at 7:00 PM or Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00 PM. Come hear about the school, our curriculum, and our community. Meet our teachers, students, and parents and find out what makes Meridian special. |
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Our home in Coolidge Corner |
Taking on the ropes course at Hale Reservation |
A small school size that promotes community and gives each student experience being a leader of important projects within the school. Small classes (with no more than 16 students) that assure that each student is known well and is an active participant in all activities.A flexible schedule that facilitates interdisciplinary, inquiry-based learning. Our connected curriculum helps students master important academic skills such as writing, abstract reasoning, and analyzing information and understand how these skills can be used to solve real-world problems.Intellectually and physically active learning that uses the educational, cultural, industrial, natural, and historical resources of the Greater Boston area. These vivid and varied class experiences make student learning more meaningful and memorable.A commitment to diversity in its many forms including race, background, ideas, and interests so that students come to understand and appreciate a variety of perspectives.An emphasis on writing, problem-posing, and original research in all classes that helps students develop the skills and confidence needed to carry out complex projects.A collaborative approach that nurtures a love of learning.Homework levels that allow students time to do their work well, to be thorough and reflective, and to develop creative and effective solutions to assignments. Homework expectations also allow students to continue to participate in family and extracurricular life.A tuition that is less than that charged by traditional independent secondary schools.
Meridian Academy 1187 Beacon Street Brookline, MA 02446
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Meridian Academy admits students of any race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or handicap in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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