School system
What is the correct order for high school grades?
A - Freshman, Junior, Sophomore, Senior
B - Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshmen
C - Junior, Freshman, Sophomore, Senior
D - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
D - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
True or false: students typically move from class to class and teachers remain in one classroom.
True
True or false: all high school students always wear uniforms to school
FALSE. Most private and boarding schools and some charter schools require students to wear uniforms. Public schools do not always have a uniform but typically reinforce a dress code.
Benches on which spectators sit to watch a sports game
bleachers or stands
Students go to school for about 7 hours a day from _______ to ________.
7:30 am to 3 pm
True or false: A cubby or book basket serves a similar purpose.
TRUE. Cubbies and book baskets are usually used to store school items, such as books, pencil pouches, and other relevant materials.
What are the two types of schools that students and their families have to pay tuition?
A - Public and private schools
B - Charter and public schools
C - Boarding and charter schools
D - Boarding and private schools
D - Boarding and private schools
Compulsory
How many subjects do U.S. students usually take?
7 subjects/classes
A classroom is filled with laboratory workbenches and stools. In which class are they most likely?
A - Math
B - Chemistry
C - Geography
D - Music
B - Chemistry (or any science class!)
What is the most popular sport among high school students?
Place where books can be borrowed
Library
What are the courses students can choose called?
Electives
What is typically present in all high school classrooms? (hint: it is important for the Pledge of Allegiance)
The U.S. (American) flag
Name three extracurricular activities in which students are involved.
Drama Club (Theater), Chess Club, National Honor Society, Dance Club
What do you call the fancy party at the end of the year organized by the graduating class?
PROM
What are the grade levels (numbers) in U.S. high schools?
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades
What are three subjects that U.S. high schoolers take?
Math, History, English, Science, P.E., foreign language, electives (film, art, choir)
What type of school did Karla attend?
A. Public school
B. Private school
C. Boarding school
Families, parents, or caretakers who decide to be responsible for their children's schooling, usually teaching them at home or with the help of a tutor or online program.
Homeschooling