A high school is the name used in some parts of the world, but particularly in North America, Scotland and Australia, to describe an institution which provides all or part of secondary education. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Australia See also Education The precise stage of schooling provided by a high school differs from country to country, and may vary within the same jurisdiction. In parts of Australia and Canada, high school is synonymous with secondary school, and encompasses the entire secondary stage of education. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes High school can also be the point in life for many students where they mature and develop a deeper sense of understanding about themselves and the people around them. Alternatively, some students will undergo this transitional stage later on in life when they enter college or university, although this is usually a continued progression that originates in high school.

In the 1950s, most "high schools" in Canada changed their official names to more closely reflect their scope. The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive While "high school" is still the colloquial term, they became ". A colloquialism is an expression not used in formal speech, writing or Paralinguistics. . . Collegiate" or ". . . Collegiate and Vocational Institute" as well as ". . . Comprehensive . . . " (". . . Polyvalente . . . " in French. )

Contents 1 Australia 2 Brazil 3 Canada 4 Finland 5 India 6 Ireland 7 Israel 8 Japan 9 Macedonia 10 The Netherlands 11 Portugal 12 Republic of Korea (South Korea) 13 Taiwan 14 South Africa 15 Sweden and Denmark 16 United Kingdom 17 United States 18 See also 19 Additional reading 20 References

Australia

Main articles: Education in Australia, List of schools in Australia, and Queensland State High Schools

In Victoria the name was officially changed to secondary college in the early 1990s, however some of the adult population refer to the period as "high school". Education in Australia is primarily the responsibility of states and territories. Below is a list of lists of schools in Australia by state or territory List of schools in the Australian Capital Territory List of schools Queensland State High Schools cater for Years 8 to 12 (covering students from 12 to 17 Secondary College is the common name for Secondary schools in Australia. In the Australian Capital Territory ]] high school is years 7-10, and students go to senior school for years 11-12. } The Australian Capital Territory (ACT is the Capital territory of the Commonwealth of Australia and its smallest self-governing internal territory

In some states TAFE institutes/colleges offer high school equivalent courses, usually undertaken by adult students who left school without completing/undertaking Year 12 leaving certificate requirements. Technical and Further Education or TAFE (pronounced) institutions provide a wide range of predominantly vocational tertiary education courses in Australia There are also private commercial education facilities offering Year 12 leaving certificate courses, often to students wishing to improve on their high school results in order to obtain entry to, or better placement opportunities at, university.

The exact length of secondary schooling varies from state to state, with high schools in New South Wales and Victoria serving years 7-12, and Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory and South Australia serving years 8-12. Western Australia is a state occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern corner of the mainland continent The Northern Territory is a federal territory of Australia, occupying much of the center of the mainland continent as well as the central northern regions South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country In 2007 Northern Territory is introducing a Middle School system for years 7-9 and high school will be years 10-12. The Northern Territory is a federal territory of Australia, occupying much of the center of the mainland continent as well as the central northern regions In 2010 Western Australia will implement year 7 into the high school, reflecting that of New South Wales and Victoria. Western Australia is a state occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent.

The age until which it is compulsory to attend school varies by state:

• 15 in New South Wales, the ACT, and Northern Territory
• 16 in South Australia (17 in 2009) and Victoria
• 17 in Tasmania, Queensland, and Western Australia

In some states students can leave school at a younger age usually 14 if they are involved in other full-time activities such as work, apprenticeship or TAFE. } The Australian Capital Territory (ACT is the Capital territory of the Commonwealth of Australia and its smallest self-governing internal territory The Northern Territory is a federal territory of Australia, occupying much of the center of the mainland continent as well as the central northern regions South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country Tasmania is an Australian island and state of the same name It is located south of the eastern side of the Continent, being separated from it by Bass Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern corner of the mainland continent Western Australia is a state occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent.

The matter of compulsory attendance has been complicated by various initiatives at Commonwealth and State level to ensure that young people are in school, training or employment. There are calls to replace compulsory attendance age with compulsory achievement requirements, meaning that students must complete their final year level rather than being able to leave at reaching "leaving age". There are also calls to make attendance to the end of year 12 mandatory.

Brazil

In Brazil the high school is called "Ensino medio" or "2' grau" and is the last phase to the basic education in this country. Brazilian high school lasts 3 years, attempting to deepen what students learn in elementary school and junior high. A Brazilian high school student is referenced by their year - 1st, 2nd and 3rd years.

Unlike some countries, Brazilian students doesn't have a final test to conclude studies. Your approval depends only on your final grade on each subject. Each university elaborates its own test to select new students - this test is called the "vestibular", and happens once a year, mainly.

Education is a strong issue in Brazil and one shall distinguish among public and private high schools. The best scores in vestibular and the best universities are also concentrated on the South-east zone of the country, that covers from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais. The lack of funds and historical and social problems contribute majorly to a poor frequency from the students, especially those in public schools. Some ones, nevertheless, are national models, such as the Colégio Pedro II, created on the XIXth century for this inphant emperor.

Private establishments, on the other hand, may be recognized as excellent or just a good investment. Schedules depend from school to school. The subjects, however, are conceived by the Ministério da Educação (Ministry of Education) and are particularly accurate on the scientific area (such as Chemistry).

Educational year starts on February and ends on December - but institutions are allowed to define the dates by their own. They must grant 200 days of classes, though.

Universites are also divided in public and private. In this level, however, public ones are considered as excellent and their vestibular exam is very competitive (the exam for med school in UNICAMP may hit 300 candidates per place). For a better preparation, therefore, parents pay also a cursinho preparatório (external classes that prepares the exams). Bigger private institutions offer, today, high school and cursinho.

Canada

Main article: Education in Canada

Secondary schooling in Canada differs depending on the province in which one resides. Education in Canada is provided funded and overseen by federal, provincial, and Local governments Education is within provincial jurisdiction and the curriculum Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page In Ontario, high school is usually from grades 9 to 12, but can be from 7 to 12 depending on the school's location (urban/rural). Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec In most urban areas in Ontario, schools with grades 7 and 8 are referred to as Middle School or Senior Public. When grades 7 - 9 are together, it is referred to as Junior High School. In Alberta high school starts in grade 10 and finshes in grade 12. Alberta (ælˈbɝtə is one of Canada's prairie provinces. It became a province on September 1 1905 However in Quebec, high school is from Secondary 1 to Secondary 5 (grades 7 to 11[1]). Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk In Quebec most students follow high school by attending a CÉGEP, which is comparable to a two-year junior college and is obligatory for Quebec students wishing to go on to university. A CEGEP (ˈseɪʒɛp or /ˈsiːʤɛp/ French: Cégep) is a post-secondary education institution exclusive to the province of Quebec in Vocational CÉGEP is three years.

Education is compulsory up to the age of 16 in every province in Canada, except for Ontario and New Brunswick (where the compulsory age is 18). Students may continue to attend high school until the ages of 19 to 21 (the cut-off age for high school varies between province). Those 19 and over may attend adult school. Also if high schoolers are expelled or suspended for a period of time over 2 months or so they could attend night school at the high school.

Originally schools were divided by religion, although most provinces have since abolished these. Provinces such as Ontario, Alberta, and certain cities in Saskatchewan are exceptions, publicly funded by a separate school board. Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Saskatchewan (səˈskætʃəwən) is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of 588276

Quebec replaced their religious based system with an English and French school board system in 1998. Students in Quebec can only attend a publicly funded English-language school (through high school) if at least one of their parents attended an English-language school somewhere in Canada. Otherwise, their only publicly funded option would be a French-language school. This requirement was implemented to encourage the children of immigrants living in Quebec to attend French-language schools. Of course, anyone is free to choose to pay to attend a private school in the language he or she chooses.

There are a variety of private schools across Canada. The first school was opened by Carl Hunso, an American biologist in 1780

Finland

Main article: Education in Finland

The Finnish education system is a comparatively egalitarian Nordic system. Year 1780 ( MDCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The Finnish education system is an egalitarian Nordic system with no Tuition fees for full-time students Egalitarianism (derived from the French word égal, meaning equal) is a political doctrine that holds that all people should be treated as equals and have This means for example no tuition fees for full-time students and free meals are served to pupils. Tuition means instruction or teaching. In American English, the term tuition is often used to refer to a fee charged for educational instruction There are private schools but they are made unattractive by legislation.

The second level education is not compulsory, but an overwhelming majority attends. There is a choice between upper secondary school (lukio, gymnasium) and vocational school (ammatillinen oppilaitos, yrkesinstitut). High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar ATTENTION *** This article is not "Vocational education in the United States"

Upper secondary school, unlike vocational school, concludes with a nationally graded matriculation examination (ylioppilastutkinto, studentexamen). Abitur (from Latin abire = go away go off is a designation used in Germany and Finland for final exams that young adults take at the end of Passing the test is a de facto prerequisite for further education. The system is designed so that approximately the lowest scoring 5% fails in each exam and also 5% get the best grade. The exam allows for a limited degree of specialization in either natural sciences or social sciences. The graduation is an important and formal family event, like christening, wedding, and funeral. A wedding is the Ceremony in which two people are united in Marriage. A funeral is a Ceremony marking a person's Death. Funerary customs comprise the complex of Beliefs and practices used by a Culture to remember

In the OECD's international assessment of student performance, PISA, Finland has consistently been among the highest scorers worldwide; in 2003, Finnish 15-year-olds came first in reading literacy, science, and mathematics; and second in problem solving, worldwide. traditional definition of literacy is considered to be the ability to read and write or the ability to use Language to read, write, listen, Science (from the Latin scientia, meaning " Knowledge " or "knowing" is the effort to discover, and increase human understanding Mathematics is the body of Knowledge and Academic discipline that studies such concepts as Quantity, Structure, Space and Problem solving forms part of thinking. Considered the most complex of all intellectual functions problem solving has been defined as higher-order Cognitive The World Economic Forum ranks Finland's tertiary education #1 in the world. The World Economic Forum (WEF is a Geneva -based Non-profit foundation best known for its Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland ^[1]

India

Main article: Education in India

In India, high school is a grade of education which includes Standards IX to XII. Structure There are broadly four stages of school education in India namely primary upper primary secondary and higher secondary (or High school) India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Standards XI and XII are also called Senior Secondary School or Junior College. The term junior college refers to different educational institutions in different countries Some states refer to Standards IX and X as High School, while XI and XII are termed as Intermediate. X is the twenty-fourth letter in the modern Latin alphabet. Its name in English is spelled ex or occasionally ecks (ɛks plural exes Other states refer to VI, VII, VIII, IX and X (grades 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10) as Secondary School and XI and XII (grades 11 and 12) as Senior Secondary School. vi is a screen-oriented Text editor written by Bill Joy in 1976 for an early BSD release The Vii is a Video game console whose original form factor is similar in appearance to Nintendo 's Wii. In mathematics 8 is a Composite number, its Proper divisors being 1, 2, and 4. X is the twenty-fourth letter in the modern Latin alphabet. Its name in English is spelled ex or occasionally ecks (ɛks plural exes High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution Usually, students from ages 14 to 18 study in this section. These schools may be affiliated to national boards like CBSE or ISC or various state boards. Education is compulsory until age 14. The education system in India is considered to be one of the hardest in the world.

Ireland

Main article: Education in Ireland

In Ireland, students attend secondary school from first year through sixth (usually aged 12 to 18), with an optional 4th year known as Transition Year. The Republic of Ireland 's education system is quite similar to that of most other western countries Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes Transition Year ( TY) ( Irish: Idirbhlian) is an optional one-year programme that can be taken in the year after the Junior Certificate in the Once a student turns 16, they have the option to legally leave school. Secondary school is divided into three parts; the Junior Cycle, encompassing first year through third, at the end of which students sit the Junior Certificate; Transition Year, an optional fourth year; and the Senior Cycle, from fifth year through sixth, at the end of which students sit the Leaving Certificate. The Junior Certificate is an educational qualification awarded in Ireland by the Department of Education to students who have successfully completed the junior cycle of secondary Transition Year ( TY) ( Irish: Idirbhlian) is an optional one-year programme that can be taken in the year after the Junior Certificate in the The Leaving Certificate ( Ardteistiméireacht) commonly referred to as the Leaving Cert (Irish Ardteist) is the final course in the Irish

Israel

Main article: Education in Israel

In Israel, high school or Tichon (intermediary school, in Hebrew) is a three-year school period, from the 10th to the 12th grade. Education in Israel plays a major part in the life and culture of the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. Only the first year of high school is compulsory, yet most pupils in Israel attend high school. High school prepares the pupil to the Bagrut examination, which is obligatory in order to continue to higher education institution and in order to be accepted for most jobs. The Te'udat Bagrut, also written Te'udat Bagroot, (תעודת בגרות lit

Japan

Main article: Secondary education in Japan

The Japanese word for a high school is kōtōgakkō (高等学校; literally high school), or kōkō (高校) in short. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Secondary Education in Japan is split into Middle schools (中学校 chūgakkō) which cover the seventh through ninth years and High schools (高等学校 Japan introduced school uniforms in the late 19th century Today School uniforms are almost universal in the public and private school systems Secondary Education in Japan is split into Middle schools (中学校 chūgakkō) which cover the seventh through ninth years and High schools (高等学校 High school in Japan covers grades 10 through 12, and it is not mandatory. Most Japanese people attend high school. The third year of high school in Japan is allotted for students to prepare for college exams known as "juken" （受験）. Others may wish to settle for a job instead. High schools in Japan are referred to by MEXT as "upper secondary schools. The, also known as MEXT or Monkashō, is one of the ministries of the Japanese government. " However most English-language newspapers and sources use the term "high school". Many school boards also use "high school"; for instance the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education uses "senior high school". The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education (東京都教育委員会 Tōkyō-to Kyōiku Iinkai) is the board of education in Tokyo, Japan.

Macedonia

Main article: Education in Macedonia

High school in Macedonia is called "средно училиште" or "middle school", and the structure is left from the socialists period. Reforms are conducting at the moment, so the education would be appropriate with the most of the leading world countries. That means that there are still many forms. In general there is high school for preparing for every faculty on the university. There are: electro technical high school, mechanical high school, economics high school, pharmaceutical, medical,. . . and natural sciences and linguistics gymnasium. The high school is attended between the years of 14 and 18.

The Netherlands

Main article: Education in the Netherlands

In The Netherlands, high school is called "middelbare school" (literally: "middle school)" and starts right after the 8th grade of primary school (group 8). Education in the Netherlands is characterized by division education is oriented toward the needs and background of the pupil The pupils who attend high school are around the age of 12. And because the education in the Netherlands is compulsory between the ages of 5 and 16 (and partial compulsory between the ages of 16 and 18), all pupils must attend high school.

The high schools are part of the "voortgezet onderwijs" (literally: "continued education"). The "voortgezet onderwijs" consist of 3 main streams; vmbo (4 grades), havo (5 grades) and vwo (6 grades). The pupils usually can't choose the type of secondary education they want to follow, it depends on the opinion of the group 8 teacher.

Portugal

Main article: Education in Portugal

In Portuguese, the word for high school is liceu or now commonly called Escola Secundária (secondary school which also includes 7 to 9 grade) and covers grades 10 through 12 (ages 14 or 15 to 17 or 18). Education in Portugal is regulated by the State through two ministries - the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science Technology and Higher Education Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes After this period, students will ingress into an Universidade (University) or Politécnico (Polytechnic). A university is an institution of Higher education and Research, which grants Academic degrees in a variety of subjects Institute of technology, and polytechnic, are designations employed in a wide range of learning institutions awarding different types of degrees and operating often at variable Students may choose to pursue an artistic career instead of continuing their studies. Nowadays, the Portuguese government is pondering about extending compulsory education to grade 12 or 18 years of age, instead of grade 9. In the Portuguese high schools, one cannot pass onto the next year until he or she got the correct grades to pass, to fail in Portuguese is (chumbar) or (passar) to pass.

Republic of Korea (South Korea)

Main article: Education in South Korea

In South Korea, students from grades 10 through 12 attend high schools. Education in South Korea is seen as the most important key to success and competition is consequently very heated and fierce South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː A student may choose, however, the class he or she wishes to take for liberal arts. High schools in South Korea may also have subject specialty tracks. For example, students who have a talent for science, foreign language, physical activity, art, etc. . may choose to go to an academic science or foreign language and other specialty high school (hangul:특수목적고등학교;Revised:Teuksu-mokjeok godeung hakgyo)

Most Korean students may choose to go to common high school (hangul:인문계 고등학교; Revised:Inmun-Gyae godeung hakgyo) ; and other students may choose a vocational track high school which emphasizes agriculture, commerce, or technical trade curricula (hangul:전문계 고등학교; Revised:'Jeonmun Gyae godeung hakgyo)

High schools are called 고등학교 (Revised: godeung hakgyo; McCune-Reischauer: kodŭng hakkyo). The Revised Romanization of Korean is the official Korean language Romanization system in South Korea. The Revised Romanization of Korean is the official Korean language Romanization system in South Korea. The Revised Romanization of Korean is the official Korean language Romanization system in South Korea. The Revised Romanization of Korean is the official Korean language Romanization system in South Korea. McCune-Reischauer romanization is one of the two most widely used Korean language Romanization systems along with the Revised Romanization of Korean, which

Taiwan

Main article: Education in Taiwan

The secondary education in Taiwan includes junior high school, senior high school, vocational high school, military school and complete high school. The educational system in Taiwan is the responsibility of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China (commonly known as "Taiwan" The traditional secondary education institutions were established during the Japanese colonial era (1895-1945). Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar " Today, they include many features from the United States.

After six years in elementary school, the rules typically state that children must enter junior high school, or their parents may be fined. There are three grades in junior high. Children who achieve the third grade can choose to enter senior high school, vocational high school or complete high school. If children want to continue their formal education, they must sit for an exam. Generally speaking, the grade to enter high school and complete high school is highest, while it is lower to go on to vocational high school and military school.

Senior high school has three grades. Graduates from senior high school often continue on to university. Vocational high school has three grades as well. Children who complete vocational high school can then enter a technological university. Complete high school is like that of American high schools, in that it has grades seven to grade twelve.

There are also international schools such as Taipei American School (TAS) and Taipei European School (TES). These schools offer grades from Kindergarten to grade 12. ( German, literally means "children's garden" is a form of education for young children which serves as a transition from home to the commencement of more formal schooling English is instructed for all courses. Since the curriculum concurs with the corresponding country's curriculum, graduates from these international schools generally do not stay in Taiwan for their undergraduate degree.

South Africa

Main article: Education in South Africa

In South Africa, high school begins at 8th Grade. South Africa has 12 million learners 366 000 teachers and around 28 000 schools - including 390 special needs schools and 1 000 registered private schools Students study for five years, at the end of which they write what is known as "matric" The system used to be based on Higher or Standard grade. As of 2008; students must attain a pass in their Home Language, Additional Language,Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and Life Orientation to progress on to university. Officially the Senior Certificate to be changed to the National Senior Certificate in 2008 and the system of higher and standard grade has been dropped. An alternative examination is possible in the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) exams. The Independent Examinations Board or IEB is a South African independent assessment agency which offers examinations for various client schools The Independent Examinations Board or IEB is a South African independent assessment agency which offers examinations for various client schools They are set up by a board, representing many private schools.

Sweden and Denmark

In Sweden and Denmark it´s mandatory to be in school until 9th year of school education even though a majority of pupils between ages 15 to 19 usually go through the "Gymnasium", which can either be University-preparatory or give practical skills in a profession per se. A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school (usually abbreviated to preparatory school, college prep school, or prep school Starting age for school education is now set at 6 year-old.

United Kingdom

Main article: Education in the United Kingdom

The term "high school" is not used generically in the UK, although many secondary schools call themselves high schools, particularly in Scotland, the north of England and in some parts of Wales. Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Secondary schools in the state sector in the UK generally cater for children between the ages of 11 and 16. In the private sector pupils often transfer to the final stage of education at age 13. The term high school is used specifically in some counties as follows:

• In Leicestershire, the label "high school" applies to a small group of middle schools, which accept pupils between the ages of 10 and 14, before moving on to their final stage of secondary education. Leicestershire (ˈlɛstəʃə(r or ˈlɛstəʃɪə(r abbreviation Leics Middle school or Junior High School serves as a "bridge" between the Elementary School and the High School
• In Liverpool and its surrounding area secondary schools are named high schools (eg Fazakerley High school)
• Most secondary schools in Manchester are named high schools (see list of secondary schools in Manchester)
• Kent and other English counties which still retain their grammar schools; their non-selective comprehensive schools are often called high schools. Liverpool ( is a City and Metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary The following is a partial list of active Schools in the City of Manchester in Greater Manchester, England. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format A grammar school is one of several different types of School in the history of education in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries A comprehensive school is a Secondary school and State school for children from the age of 11 to at least 16 that does not select children on the basis of academic
• The Isle of Wight retains a three-tier schooling system. The Isle of Wight is an English Island and county in the English Channel between three and five miles (8 km from the south coast of the Three-tier education refers to those structures of schooling which exist in some parts of England where pupils are taught in three distinct school types Its five state-run 'High Schools' are so named to differentiate them from Secondary schools, which have different age range.

United States

Main article: Secondary education in the United States

In the United States a high school is an upper secondary school which educates children from grade nine through grade twelve^[2], in other words, from the age of about 14 to about 18. As part of education in the United States, Secondary education usually covers grades 5 6 7 8 or 9 through 12 Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes Ninth grade (called Grade 9 or Senior 1 or' Year 9 in some regions also known as freshman year in the U Twelfth grade, (also known as senior year or Senior 4 in the U Prior to attending high school, many children in the United States attend a middle school, a junior high school or an intermediate school (usually grades 5-8, 6-8, 7-8, 7-9 or 8-9). Middle school or Junior High School serves as a "bridge" between the Elementary School and the High School ^[3][4]

Individual states, counties, and school districts have considerable leeway in how they choose to divide their school levels. Students will generally graduate from high school in the year of their 18th birthday if they were born between January 1 and August 31, but this varies by state depending on the kindergarten cut-off date, which ranges from August 1 in Missouri to January 1 in Connecticut. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC ( German, literally means "children's garden" is a form of education for young children which serves as a transition from home to the commencement of more formal schooling Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Missouri ( or) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Connecticut ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. ^[5] A few American schools still incorporate grades 7 through 12, but it is usually either grades 9-12 or grades 10-12 although some states split grades 9-10 and 11-12 into a high school and senior high school. For purposes of the Grade Point Average (GPA) and subject requirements used for college admission, grade 9 is usually considered the first year of high school regardless of whether the student is in the last year of a 7-9 junior high program, or the first year of a 9-12 high school program. While high school is generally defined as being grades 9-12, there are some senior high schools that cover only grades 10-12, and typically accept students from a junior high school that includes grades 7-9. High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution Middle school or Junior High School serves as a "bridge" between the Elementary School and the High School Some states consider grades 7-12 to be secondary education, while others consider grades 6-12 to be secondary education. Australia See also Education Australia See also Education

As a practical matter, while laws in most states mandate school attendance at least until graduation or age 16, many require attendance until age 17 or 18. (Enforcement of truancy laws is sometimes sporadic. Truancy is any intentional unauthorized absence from Compulsory schooling. ) Conversely, students who have failed a grade may remain in high school past the age of 18. In general, students over 19 attend alternative classes to receive a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate. General Educational Development (or GED) tests are a group of five tests which (when passed certifies that the taker has American or Canadian High State laws vary on the cut-off age for students to receive free public education services. Many states have adult high schools for people generally 19 and over. Students can stay in high school past the age of 18 if it is deemed appropriate. They cannot stay past a certain age depending on the state. On average 71% of American students graduate from high school. ^[6][7][8][9] A high school diploma or GED certificate is usually required for entrance into a two or four-year college or university and to other post-secondary education programs. General Educational Development (or GED) tests are a group of five tests which (when passed certifies that the taker has American or Canadian High College ( Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an Educational Institution. A university is an institution of Higher education and Research, which grants Academic degrees in a variety of subjects

High schools can usually be sub-classed as general high schools, vocational high schools (VoTech schools), and college preparatory high schools (prep schools) and Alternative high schools. ATTENTION *** This article is not "Vocational education in the United States" A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school (usually abbreviated to preparatory school, college prep school, or prep school An alternative school (sometimes called a minischool) is an educational establishment with a curriculum and methods that are nontraditional or sometimes ultratraditional Most high schools are general high schools. These schools offer a wide range of educational opportunities intended for the widest range of students possible. These general population schools offer college preparatory classes for advanced students, general education classes for average students and remedial courses for those who are struggling. Students can "mix and match" course levels according to their own abilities or interests.

In some school districts exceptionally high-performing students are offered enrollment at a district college preparatory high school. A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school (usually abbreviated to preparatory school, college prep school, or prep school Traditionally "prep schools" in North America were usually private institutions, though most medium or large public (state) school districts now offer prep schools for advanced students. Public prep schools draw the top students from their district and have strict entrance requirements. All academic classes offered in these schools are classified as honors, International Baccalaureate, or Advanced Placement. The International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma Programme (DP is an Educational programme examined in one of three languages ( English, French or Spanish The Advanced Placement Program is a program that offers college level courses at High schools across the United States and Canada.

Vocational high schools offer training to students who prefer to go directly into a trade rather than attend college. ATTENTION *** This article is not "Vocational education in the United States" Vocational high schools are sometimes classified as "alternative schools" because vocational students often choose vocational training due to social or academic difficulties with the general or preparatory educational styles. These schools are often used to complete the education of low-performing students (not necessarily special education students) or those at risk of dropping out of traditional schools in order to offer these students the chance to earn their diploma and have marketable skills after graduation. Special Education is the individually planned and systematically monitored arrangement of teaching procedures adapted equipment and materials accessible settings and other interventions

Alternative high schools are offered for students who have major disciplinary or mental health difficulties that make it problematic to educate them in traditional high school settings. An alternative school (sometimes called a minischool) is an educational establishment with a curriculum and methods that are nontraditional or sometimes ultratraditional Some alternative high schools are assigned as security risks, where the school houses students who are not yet old enough to legally leave school and are considered a danger to other students or teachers, but have not been convicted of a crime. Some alternative high schools are dedicated to students with drug or mental health difficulties and have medical and psychological staff on site. A few of these schools include a nursery and a child care staff so that teen parents can finish their education without having to find child care during the school day. Alternative high schools may have their own campus, but are often located in a section or wing of a general high school.

Alternative school can also refer to a school with a more flexible program of study or teaching methods.

Another recent form of high school that has emerged is the online high school. Stanford University's own Education Program for Gifted Youth recently received a generous donation and used it to create the first truly complete online high school, with an interactive and advanced program for advanced learners. The Education Program for Gifted Youth, at Stanford University, is a Gifted education program which offers distance and residential summer courses for Students

• 9th Grade - Freshman Year
• 10th Grade - Sophomore Year
• 11th Grade - Junior Year
• 12th Grade - Senior Year

See also

• Secondary education
• Secondary school
• List of education articles by country
• List of schools by country

Additional reading

• Youth subculture

References

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