The Day Begins
A typical day in the life of a Meredith-Dunn School student begins at 8:00 with morning announcements and a movement-based activity.
All grade levels begin their day with:
- Language arts from 8:15 to 9:45 am
- Math from 9:45 to 10:45 am
Remainder of the Day
- Lunch – students can bring a lunch or buy a lunch, provided by Paul’s Market and other local vendors
- Recess – a variety of outdoor playground “zones” are available
- S.O.S. (Self-advocacy, Organization, and Study Skills)
- Social Studies
- Science
- Writing Lab
- Special areas (Art, Music, P.E., Technology, Social Skills)
Support Programs
Throughout the day, additional programs are available to students who benefit from the following areas of support:
- Speech / Language Therapy
- Social Cognition
- Art Therapy
- Counseling
- Occupational Therapy
The school day ends at 3:00 p.m. Students dismiss for carpool, or stay for our after school program, which is directed by faculty members. We also offer a homework club for middle school students who need additional support. A variety of clubs, sports and activities are offered throughout the year. The school calendar includes 177 school days, with holidays linked closely with those of other local schools to support our families with children attending other programs.
