School Levels
School Life
Vocabulary
Fun Facts
100

What are the three school levels in the United States?

Elementary, Middle, High School

100

What time do many U.S. schools start?

Around 8-8:30

100

Translate to English: “bandera”

Flag

100

What color are most school buses in the U.S.?

Yellow

200

In which school level are students usually 14–18 years old?

High School

200

Where do students usually eat lunch?

The Cafeteria

200

What is the English word for “almuerzo”?

Lunch

200

What is the name for the animal or character representing the school?

Mascot

300

What school level comes before Middle School?

Elementary

300

Name one common subject in U.S. schools.

Math, Science, English, History, P.E., Art, etc.

300

What is the Spanish word for “locker”?

Taquilla

300

What do many schools say in the morning to the flag?

The Pledge of Allegiance

400

How many grades are in Middle School?

6-8th (Three grades)

400

How many classes do students usually have each day?

6–7 classes

400

Translate to English: “tarea”

Homework

400

What school event is a big dance for older students?

Prom

500

What school level has Grades 1–5?

Elementary

500

What vehicle takes students to school?

The school bus

500

What is the English word for “asignatura”?

Subject

500

Where so many students keep their belongings during the day?


Lockers