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High School Vocab
HS vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Credit | What a student earns for completing/passing a class. students receive 1 credit for a course that lasts all, 1/2 credit for a semester long class |
| Course | Another word for class |
| Diploma | Certificate that represents completion of a program of study |
| Elective | A course that is not required but can be chosen by students if they are interested in the class |
| Graduation Requirements | Standards that must be met in order to receive a diploma |
| Freshmen | 9th grade |
| Sophomore | 10th grade |
| Junior | 11th grade |
| Senior | 12th |
| Prerequisite | a course that is required before another course can be taken |
| Smart Core | Arkansas's college and career ready curriculum for high school students |
| GPA | Grading system that represents that averages your grades to determine how well your performed in all your classes |
| Transcript | complete representation of a student's academic record |