Operation of American Schools
In which state did Julia go to school?
New York State
True or False
Private schools are free
What month does school begin?
September
Who is in charge of the school?
What color is the typical American school bus
Yellow
Each state is divided into......?
districts
In which type of school are children educated by parents or tutors?
homeschooling
What month does school end
June
Every school has a principal, vice principal, and a _____ ______
guidance counselor
Each school has a ________. This is a person, animal, or thing that brings good luck. It represents the school
Mascot
True or False
The Federal government does NOT control out public schools
Public schools provide how many years of education?
12 years
During lunch, students are divided into ______ lunch and _____ lunch.
Hot lunch and cold lunch.
What is the role of a guidance counselor?
To provide academic, personal, and career advice to students.
They help examine their students' potential skills to build their self-esteem for success in their future.
At the end of each school year the school makes a ________. All student's write/sign it for each other
Yearbook
Education is compulsory until what age?
16 or 18 depending on the state
Grades K-12 are divided into... (3)
Elementary school (K-5), Middle school (6-8), High School (9-12)
In ________ school students can finally try out for sports team
Middle school
What does a school resource officer responsible for?
A school resource officer is responsible for safety and crime prevention at school
True or False
Students receive one report card at the end of the year
False... Students receive 4 report card throughout the year
Name the three types of schools
Public schools, private schools, homeschooling
Most private schools are run by...?
How long is a school year?
175-180 days
Misbehaving or skipping a class can result in...
Detention, suspension, expulsion
If a student fails a course, he or she will be required to attend _____ ______ to pass their failed courses.