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high school vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| credit | what a student earns for completing/passing a class. Students receive 1 credit for a course that lasts all year, 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. |
| advances placement classes | accelerated and more challenging classes |
| freshman | 9th grade year |
| sophomore | 10th grade year |
| junior | 11th grade year |
| senior | 12th grade year |
| 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 | graduating system that represents that averages you grades to determine how well your performed in all your classes. |
| transcript | complete representation of a student's academic record. (official grades) |