What time does school usually start in the US?
7-9am
What month does school start?
September
What is the name of Gaby's high school?
West Linn High School
What are the types of pressure for students to go to college?
Peer and family pressures
What sport did Gaby do?
Dance!
What time does school usually end in the US?
Between 2-4pm
What month does school end?
June
What is the mascot of West Linn High School?
Lion
What percentage (%) of high school students go to university after graduation?
69.7%
Where did Gaby work?
Starbucks
How many class periods do students in the US attend?
4-8 class periods
How many semesters are in a year? (Bonus: what divides the semesters?)
What are the colors of West Linn High School?
Green and gold
What are the requirements for university? (Hint: there are 4)
Grade Point Average (GPA), SAT or ACT, Extracurricular activities (sports, playing an instrument, etc.), jobs.
What percentage (%) does a B grade represent?
80-89%
How long is a lunch break in the US?
30-45 mins long
How many holidays are in a school year? (Bonus: name the holidays)
3 holidays: Thanksgiving Break, Winter/Christmas Break, Spring Break
What are the top 3 foreign languages studied in high school in the US?
1. Spanish, 2. French, 3. German
Name at least 3 reasons why people choose to study certain careers.
Status and money, perks and validation, "but you're good at it", following your friends, making your parents happy, job security, because you're interested in it
What activities did Gaby do for the National Honor Society? (Hint: there are 3 activities)
Help clean and rebuild hiking and running trails, go to parks and clean and fill up bird feeders, picked up croissants for French meeting.
What do high school students do after school?
Homework, extracurricular sports and activities, jobs
How long are each holiday?
Thanksgiving: 1 week, Winter/Christmas Break: 3 weeks, Spring Break: 1 week
How many students attend West Linn High School?
1,809 students
Name at least 5 most popular college majors
What did Gaby study in university? (Bonus: what is the name of the university?)
Psychology and French; University of Oregon