AMERICAN HIGH

SCHOOLS

SCHOOLS• Elementary school• Middle school or Junior High

•High school

School Grades = niveaux d’étude

4 years of High school

Student stereotypes

Schedules• Monday → Friday • 8 a.m. → 3 p.m.• 30 minutes for lunch

Subjects

• English – math – science – history – gym – foreign language (Spanish or French)

• Elective classes : Music – art - band - shop

GRADES

Grades = Notes

Vacations

Sports• Football – Basketball – Track and field

– Baseball – Hockey – volleyball etc….

Supporters

• Cheerleaders – Pom pom girls – mascots and the audience!

Dances

• Homecoming (parade, game and dance)

• Prom

Transportation• Yellow school buses• By foot• Personal vehicule

Lockers