Current vocabulary
Democracy
Government system where the people decide who will be in charge
Drop out
Permanently stop doing something; leave school
Magic number
311; number you can call to get information about many City services
Register
To get your name on the list of people who are eligible to vote (or to do something else)
Uptown
In Manhattan, North, where the street numbers get higher
Guidance counselor
Person who works in a school who helps students and parents decide about classes and other questions
Bullying
Being mean to someone, in person or online
Big break
A great opportunity
The Map
Map of subway lines, available free, online, and in subway cars