2. Introduction to High School
High school is one of the most important stages in the development
of an individual. It is the first step of social and professional
advancement. In high school we learn the necessary skills to
succeed academically .The US, like in the rest of the world, treat
high schools as an essential part of a students formation. The
question is whether American high schools are able to keep up with
an unwritten international standard for secondary education.
3. TYPICAL AMERICAN
HIGH SCHOOL
• While there is no set standard for
American high schools, some
generalizations can be made about the
majority. Public schools are managed by
local, elected school districts. There is a
range in quality from basic education to
more intellectually-stimulating
environments for students approximately
14 to 18 years of age.
4. TYPICAL AMERICAN
HIGH SCHOOL
• Students enter around the age of 14
(sometimes 13) and pass through four
years (sometimes five):
• Eighth grade; (the equivalent of the year 9
in the English System, sometimes)
• Freshman (ninth grade; the equivalent of
the year 10 in the English System)
• Sophomore (tenth grade; the equivalent of
year 11 in the English System)
• Junior (eleventh grade; the equivalent of
year 12 in the English System)
• Senior (twelfth grade; the equivalent of
year 13 in the English System)
