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U.S. High Schools
U.S. High Schools
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Let's learn what U.S. high schools are like!
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1
Most classes have exams every week or two
True
False
2
Students must pay for things like their locker and textbooks
True
False
3
Students stay with the same classmates throughout high school for their classes
False
True
4
How do students know when a class is over?
Their next class's teacher lets them know
The bell rings
Their parents call them and let them know
Their teachers excuse them
5
Students do NOT have to take a chemistry class
False
True
6
All high school lunches are served with milk
False
True
7
Students usually get homework every day in each of their classes
True
False
8
How do most students get to school in the morning?
They take the public bus
They take a bus provided by the school
They walk
Their parents drop them off
9
What are examples of grades in U.S. high schools?
A+, B-, C, D
6, 5, 4, 3, 2
A, B-, C+, D+
10, 9, 7, 4, 3
10
How long are classes at most U.S. high schools?
60-75 minutes
80-90 minutes
40-45 minutes
30 minutes
11
Students in high school are in which grades?
8-12
9-12
8-13
10-12
12
In public high schools in the U.S., students wear uniforms
False
True
13
What is something a U.S. high school might serve for lunch?
Tacos, with macaroni and cheese, and a banana
Cheeseburger, with french fries, and an apple
Chicken nuggets, with corn, and tater tots
All of the above
14
At most high schools, students' schedules change every week
False
True
15
Cheating on homework (like copying your friend's answers) can get you expelled (banned) from school
False
True
16
Students are allowed to leave their school during the day
True
False
17
It is required that students study a second language
False
True
18
If you misbehave enough, you will have to
Spend extra time doing nothing or doing homework in school
Help teachers teach their classes
Nothing will happen
Help pick up trash around the school
19
Which activity do students NOT have to do in their classes?
Quizzes
Group projects
Dictation
Presentations
20
For lunch, students leave school and buy food
False
True
21
How are students grouped into their classes?
Based on subjects: like biology, mathematics, and English
Teachers pick their students
Randomly
Based on what classes their friends are in
22
After school, students might be busy doing what?
Participating in clubs like math club, cultural clubs, or drama club
Practicing music in band, jazz band, orchestra, or choir
Sports like swimming, basketball, or baseball
Competitive activities like debate, speech, or quiz bowl
23
When do custodians (the workers who clean the school) work?
During the day, and in between classes
All of the above
After school
Early in the morning, before school
24
Students eat food at school, in the cafeteria
False
True
25
Every year, students have to run 1 mile (1.61 kilometers) timed
True
False
26
At most high schools, students must participate in science fairs
False
True
27
How big are classes usually?
15-20 students
20-25 students
10-15 students
25-30 students
28
Students can take more challenging classes which sometimes offer university credit. These classes are called
Advanced placement (AP) classes
Gifted placement (GP) classes
Smarty pants (SP) classes
Challenge (C) classes
29
To know when their classes are, students:
Ask their friends
Receive a schedule from their school at the beginning of the semester
Listen for the different types of bells
Students decide when their classes are, depending on the day
30
On average, how much does a high school student's family spend on prom?
$919
$217
$154
$352
31
Students get 10-15-minute breaks between their classes
True
False
32
Students get to pick some of their classes, and these classes are called "electives"
False
True
33
Most schools start around 8:00 AM and end around 3:00 PM
True
False
34
Which second languages are students usually able to study in classes?
Russian, Spanish, German
Spanish, Japanese, Italian
Spanish, French, Chinese
Arabic, Russian, French
35
At most high schools, students are NOT allowed to wear hats
False
True
36
At most U.S. high schools, you must learn to play an instrument
True
False
37
The school year usually takes place through which months?
August-July
September-June
September-May
October-July
38
Most high schools in the U.S.:
Are specialized, and students focus on things like mathematics or art
Are not specialized, and students focus on a variety of different subjects
