School Schedule
Who has the longer school day, the U.S. or France?
France
True or False: is there an American flag in every classroom?
True
How do you say lycée in English?
High school
True or False: U.S. schools have their own sports teams
True- they compete against other schools
How do most U.S. students get to school?
School bus
What time does school start in the U.S.?
8am
About how many students are in a class in U.S. schools?
25-30 students
How do you say collège in English?
Middle School?
When do U.S. students play sports?
After school, between 3pm and 7pm
Yes this is called cold lunch. School lunch is called hot lunch
How long is lunch break in U.S. schools?
30 minutes
What do students use to store their books and coats?
A locker
What is another name for elementary school?
Primary School
What is school pride?
It is the concept of being proud of your school and supporting your school's sports, clubs, and academic success
What age can U.S. students drive?
16
Do U.S. students have the same classes every day or are they different each day?
The same classes
Do U.S. students use tables or individual desks? (in general)
Individual desks
College
What is a mascot?
It is an animal or symbol that represents the school. example: Burke High Bears
What exists in U.S. schools but not in French schools?
Open response
Examples: water fountains, lockers, swimming pools, school flag, country flag, etc.
What is recess?
La récréation, a break after lunch
What do students recite every morning before school starts?
The pledge of allegiance
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What is the name of the school dance that takes place in high school?
Homecoming or Prom
What is the grading scale in the U.S. ? (For example, in France it's a scale of 0-20)
A-F or 0/100 points