Youth in America Ages 12 to 18 Independence and “Freedom” Fun
Teens 13 (thirteen) until 18 (eighteen) years old Friends Independence
Middle School Ages 12 to 14 Separate school Hair style, clothes Awkward
Rebellion New music Cell phones Hanging out – At the mall – With friends
Sleepovers Sleep at your friend’s house Girls only Boys only Candy, movies, videogames
High School Ages Separate school Grades – Freshman – Sophomore – Junior – Senior
After school Activities Play sport Music Start a band Theatre Act in a play
Driving Driver’s License at 16 Independence $$$, get a job
“Drinking” Illegal to drink under 21 Some do drink, most don’t Basement vs. Bar
Friday Night Lights American Football Friday night Community event
DeForest High School 1000 pupils Class from 8:20 Am until 3:30 PM Each class is 45 minutes
After school School ends at 3:30 Student clubs: science, art, mock trial Hang out Eat dinner at 5:30