U.S. High Schools

School system

100

What is the correct order for high school grades? 

A - Freshman, Junior, Sophomore, Senior

B - Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshmen

C - Junior, Freshman, Sophomore, Senior

D - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

D - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

200

Students go to school for about 7 hours a day from _______ to ________. 

7:30 am to 3 pm

300

How many subjects do U.S. students usually take? 

7 subjects/classes

400

What are the courses students can choose called?

Electives

500

What are the grade levels (numbers) in U.S. high schools? 

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades

Classes

100

True or false: students typically move from class to class and teachers remain in one classroom. 

True.

200

True or false: A cubby or book basket serves a similar purpose. 

TRUE. Cubbies and book baskets are usually used to store school items, such as books, pencil pouches, and other relevant materials. 

300

A classroom is filled with laboratory workbenches and stools. In which class are they most likely?

A - Math

B - Chemistry

C - Geography

D - Music

B - Chemistry (or any science class!) 

400

What is typically present in all high school classrooms? (hint: it is important for the Pledge of Allegiance)

The U.S. (American) flag

500

What are three subjects that U.S. high schoolers take?

Math, History, English, Science, P.E., foreign language, electives (film, art, choir)

Miscellaneous

100

True or false: all high school students always wear uniforms to school

FALSE. Most private and boarding schools and some charter schools require students to wear uniforms. Public schools do not always have a uniform but typically reinforce a dress code. 

200

What are the two types of schools that students and their families have to pay tuition? 

A - Public and private schools

B - Charter and public schools

C - Boarding and charter schools

D - Boarding and private schools

D - Boarding and private schools

300

What is the most popular sport among high school students? 

American football

400

Name three extracurricular activities in which students are involved. 

Drama Club (Thespians), Chess Club, National Honor Society, Dance Club

500

What type of school did Caro attend?

Charter school!

Vocabulary

100

a small lockable cupboard or compartment in which students store their belongings. 

a locker

200

a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience, as when making a speech or presenting in front of a class. 

A lectern

300

What do you call the fancy party at the end of the year organized by the graduating class? 

PROM!!!

400

Families, parents, or caretakers who decide to be responsible for their children's schooling, usually teaching them at home or with the help of a tutor or online program. 

Homeschooling

500

benches on which spectators sit to watch a sports game

bleachers