Flashcards on Overview of US Education System
Overview of US Education System: Levels, High School & College
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U.S. Education System
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Card 1
Question: How is American education commonly divided in most schools?
Answer: Into three levels: elementary school (grades 1–5), middle school (grades 6–8), and high school (grades 9–12).
Card 2
Question: Is there a national education system or national curriculum in the United States?
Answer: No — there is no national education system or national curriculum in the United States.
Card 3
Question: At what ages does compulsory education start and end in the U.S.?
Answer: Compulsory education starts between ages five and eight and ends between ages fourteen and eighteen, depending on the state.
Card 4
Question: Which grades make up middle school in the U.S., and how old are students there?
Answer: Middle school is grades 6–8; students are typically the ages corresponding to those grades (roughly 11–14).
Card 5
Question: What are the American English names for the four high school grade levels?
Answer: Freshman (1st year), Sophomore (2nd year), Junior (3rd year), Senior (4th year).
Card 6
Question: Which subjects are compulsory for high school students?
Answer: English, math, science, social studies, and PE are compulsory subjects.
Card 7
Question: How long can a high school course last?
Answer: A course can be one semester or two semesters long.
Card 8
Question: What are electives in high school?
Answer: Electives are optional subjects that students can choose in addition to compulsory courses.
Card 9
Question: What is the main aim of high school education in the U.S.?
Answer: To pass the school leaving examination and get the High School Diploma.
Card 10
Question: What kinds of extracurricular activities do U.S. high schools typically offer?
Answer: Sports (football, basketball, baseball), music groups (orchestra, choir, jazz band), and various clubs.