US SCHOOL SYSTEM

General Facts Education mainly controlled by government Course work varies by state and school lasts until age 18 all children MUST attend school until age 18 or completion of a high school diploma 8:00 AM and end around 3:00 PM, and serve lunch public schools are “free” September to end of May, 1-2 weeks for Winter & 1 week for Spring break Grade scale: A, B, C, D, F, – or +

Pre-School & Kindergarten some start before kindergarten at age 5 (pre or nursery school) kindergarten begins at age 5 or 6

Elementary (Primary) School 1st grade – age 6/7 2nd grade – 7/8 3rd grade – 8/9 4th grade – 9/10 5th grade – 10/11 students have 1 teacher, 1 classroom, and the same classmates for a year

Middle School 6th grade – 11/12 7th grade – 12/13 8th grade – 13/14 students move from class to class each period, with a new teacher and a new mixture of students Students select from a wide range of  classes

High School!! 9th grade FRESHMEN – 14/15 10th grade  SOPHOMORE – 15/16 11th grade  JUNIOR – 16/17 12th grade  SENIOR – 17/18 more subjects than before, students must earn a certain number of  credits (completed courses) to graduate with a High School Diploma Travel between classrooms and teachers during a 7 hour day (8 to 3) Some do sports after school music classes

Education after High School SAT and ACT determine which university one may attend college = university state universities private universities tech schools community colleges on-line degrees Some go on to earn a Masters, PH, or DR degree

JEPORADY FACTS AGES TERMS MISCELANEOUS 100 500 200 300