American School System
If you're 16 years old in the U.S., what type of school are you most likely attending?
High school
What is the name of the big formal dance commonly associated with American high school?
Puerto Rico follows a school structure similar to which country?
The United States
In the American grading system, which letter usually represents 90–100%?
A
Was Academia María Reina a public, private, or charter school?
Private
You're in 10th grade. Are you a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior?
Sophomore
True or false: Every American high school celebrates homecoming and prom in exactly the same way.
If Puerto Rico is part of the U.S., why are most public school classes taught in Spanish?
Native language
What color are the iconic school buses commonly used to transport students to school in the United States?
Yellow
Laura's high school had one unusual characteristic compared with many American high schools. What was it?
It was an all-girls school.
In the U.S., does every state follow exactly the same school curriculum?
No, states set many of their own education standards.
Which event is more closely associated with a football game: prom or homecoming?
Homecoming
A student in Puerto Rico starts school in August. Around which month will their school year usually end?
May
A student receives a 75% on an exam. What letter grade would that usually be?
C
Laura participated in an activity where students represent countries and debate international issues. What is it called?
Model United Nations (MUN)
An American student says, "I'm a senior!" What grade are they probably in, and approximately how old are they?
12th grade, around 17–18 years old.
What is the name of the storage space American students often use to keep their books, backpacks, and personal belongings at school?
Locker
Why might a family in Puerto Rico choose a private school even though public schools are free? Name two reasons.
Smaller classes, religion, bilingual education, school culture, or greater stability.
Two students receive a 60% on an exam, one in the U.S. and one in Spain. According to the grading systems in the presentation, which student passes?
Both. In the U.S., 60% is a D; in Spain, 6/10 is a passing grade.
What was AMR's mascot and school colors?
Bee, blue/yellow/white
What is the name of the local administrative area that determines which public school many American students attend based on where they live?
School district
What is the name of the school symbol, often an animal, that represents a school's identity and sports teams?
Mascot
Name two major challenges that have affected Puerto Rico's public schools in recent years.
Storm damage, population decline, school closures, infrastructure problems, or funding issues.
In the American grading system, what does GPA stand for, and what is the highest possible GPA on the standard unweighted scale?
Grade Point Average; 4.0.
Laura studied three languages during high school. Can you name all three?
Spanish, English, and French.