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High School Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Credit | What a student earns for completing a class. Students receive 1 credit for a course that lasts a year, 1/2 a credit for a semester. |
| Course | Another word for class. |
| Diploma | Certificate that represents completion off 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 |
| Advanced Placement Classes | Accelerated or 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' college and career ready curriculum for high school students |
| GPA | Grading system that averages your grades to determine how well you preformed in all of your classes. |
| Transcript | Complete representation of a students academic record. |