Subjects & Schedule
What time does school usually start in the U.S.?
Around 8:00 a.m.
Name one sport played in American schools.
Basketball, football, baseball…
What is prom?
A big school dance at the end of the year.
What is a mascot?
An animal or symbol that represents the school.
Name a movie about American high school.
Mean Girls, High School Musical, etc.
Do students stay in one classroom all day or move around?
They move around.
What is a “club”?
An after-school activity or group.
What do students wear to prom?
Formal clothes — dresses and suits.
What do students wear to show school spirit?
T-shirts or hoodies with the school logo.
True or false: Everyone sings and dances at school.
False.
Name one subject American students study.
Math, English, Science, etc.
True or false: Every school has cheerleaders.
What is Homecoming?
A school event with a football game and dance.
What's a pep rally?
A school event to support sports teams
What do movies usually exaggerate?
Popularity, drama, and cliques.
What time does school usually finish?
Around 4:00 p.m.
Name two examples of common after-school clubs in the U.S.
Drama club, art club, debate club, yearbook, band, or robotics club.
The student body.
True or False: Every school has a mascot.
True (usually!)
What’s something realistic about American schools in movies?
Lockers, buses, sports, homework, etc.
What is an elective class in American schools?
A class students choose based on their interests (like art, music, or journalism).
What are the two most popular high school sports in the U.S.?
Football and basketball.
What is a “promposal”?
A creative or dramatic way to ask someone to go to prom with you.
What are “school colors” used for?
To represent the school’s identity — they’re used on uniforms, logos, and merchandise.
Do all students in real life have their own locker like in movies?
Not always! Some schools only give them to older kids.