Middle School
Our middle schoolers explore their world through investigative study and differentiated instruction. Their classrooms are set up with multiple learning centers, each with a different engaging activity or lesson. The centers help bring the material to life by touching on multiple angles of a particular concept. Students are always encouraged to explain their thinking in their own words and lead the discussion. We also aim to bring students outside of the classroom to learn in the larger D.C. community so they can learn to engage in learning beyond their years in formal education.
Some recent projects have included:
Visitors to ELA classrooms like a young adult author Padma Venkatraman and a National Geographic journalist
Our annual Science Fair that encourages independent investigation leading deeper into topics encountered in class
Students using DBQs (data-based questions) in social studies to explore primary and secondary source topics and create responses
Greetings Meridian Charter School Families,
It is with great excitement that I write this letter as I head into my second year as Principal of Meridian Public Charter Middle School.
I have been committed to education for more than nineteen years and I have worked in both the charter and traditional public school sectors. In my career, I have served as a teacher, staff developer, dean, assistant principal, and currently, as principal. I have served as a middle school principal for over six years and have worked in New York City, Baltimore, and now, D.C.
I am honored to work alongside an incredible instructional leadership team. It is a pleasure to introduce the members of the Meridian Middle School leadership team: Assistant Principal, Dejon Tucker, MS Dean of Students, Shanta Monts, ELA coach, Jess Reed, and Math Coach, Kristee Jones.
Families, we are all looking forward to working with you as a partner to ensure your child’s educational success.
I have been able to connect with staff, parents, and students. From these conversations, I have learned that the members of the Meridian community are dedicated to providing and experiencing the best possible academic outcomes for our students. I am dedicated to engendering a nurturing and rigorous educational experience for each child and student and look forward to fostering positive relationships that will support that ambition.
It is important to me that every member of our community is excited about the work we will do together and that everyone feels connected to our community. I will be having several meet-and-greet opportunities over the summer with the focus of getting to know you, your children, and the needs of the greater community. We will announce those dates in the upcoming weeks. I, along with members of the leadership team will be on hand to greet you, share our vision for the new school year and begin to form new bonds that will aid us in achieving our school’s mission. I hope you are able to make this first event and look forward to our partnership!
I feel truly blessed to be the instructional leader of such an awesome school community.
Respectfully,
Nicole Blair Barzey, Middle School Principal