1. US SCHOOL SYSTEM

2. 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 +

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

11. 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

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