Subjects & Schedule
What time does school usually start in the U.S.?
Around 7:00 a.m.
How many siblings do I have?
2 sisters!
What is Homecoming?
A big school dance and festival at the start of the year.
What is a mascot?
An animal or symbol that represents the school.
Name a movie about American high school.
Mean Girls, High School Musical, etc.
Do students stay in one classroom all day or move around to each class?
They move around.
True Or False: You can go surfing in Chicago
TRUE
What do students wear to the Homecoming dance?
Formal clothes — dresses and suits.
What do students wear to show school spirit?
T-shirts or hoodies with the school logo or colors or their sports jersey.
True or false: Everyone sings and dances at school.
False.
Name one subject American students study.
Math, English, Science, etc.
True or false: Chicago is the capital of Illinois
FALSE
What is a tradition that cheerleaders do the night before the big game?
They cover the football player’s house with toilet paper.
What's a pep rally?
A school event to support sports teams
What do movies usually exaggerate?
Drama, Singing, Cliques
What time does school usually finish?
Around 3:00 p.m.
What is 1 tourist attraction in Chicago?
The Bean or the green river for St. Patrick's Day!
Who votes for the Homecoming King and Queen?
The student body.
True or False: Every school has a mascot.
True
What’s something realistic about American schools in movies?
Lockers, yellow school bus, sports, homework, senior pranks, ride your tractor to school day
What is an elective class in American schools?
A class students choose based on their interests (like art, music, journalism, or woodworking).
What are the two most popular food items in Chicago?
Deep Dish Pizza and the Chicago Hot Dog
What is a “HOCOproposal”?
A creative or dramatic way to ask someone to go to the dance with you.
What are “school colors” used for?
To represent the school’s identity — they’re used on uniforms, logos, and merchandise.
Do all students in real life have their own locker like in movies?
Not always! Some schools only give them to older kids.