Early Education
Children go to preschool when they are four or five. What is their class called?
Kindergarten
A university that is mostly funded through taxes and is operated by the government is a _____ _______.
public university
What do we call written tasks from teachers?
assignments
When someone successfully finishes and leaves university, what do we say they have done?
graduated
If someone does not finish university and quit, one can say they ____ _____
dropped out
Children between 5 and 12 years of age attend school every day. What type of school is it?
elementary school
The director of a university is called a _______
President
If you don't get the pass mark of 50% on a test, what will you do?
Fail
get an F
What qualifications do you get when you complete four years at a university?
a degree
Optional activities and clubs that students can choose to join are called ______ _______
extracurricular activities
Your school has a science room where students can do experiments. What is this room called?
science lab or laboratory
What do you call a subject that you must do because it is necessary for your program?
Required Course
Compulsory Subject
If you do well, you'll get A+. If you do badly, you'll get D-. What are these examples of?
grades
When you graduate from the university you need to ______ for a job.
apply look
What is the teacher at the university called?
Professor
What is another word for gym class?
Physical Education or Phys Ed or PE
The school year is divided into two parts. They can be called terms or _______.
semesters
What are the tests at the end of the semester called?
Final exams
The graduate wears a special black hat and long coat. What are these two articles of clothing called?
Cap and Gown
What is the name of the building where students reside while they are at the university?
Dormitory or Dorm
In Alberta, grade 12 students take these exams from the government.
Diploma exams
Students need to know when the last day to ______ or _____ a class is.
add drop
essay
If you return to university after a Master's degree, what is the next level of degree often called?
PhD
If you belong to a sports team or get high grades, you can get money for your education. This is called a _____
scholarship